PBIS: Positive Behavioral Intervention Support
Bowdon Elementary has implemented a school-wide discipline program in order to encourage and recognize good behavior. Students are introduced to the rules and procedures for common areas with school-wide lesson plans as well as visits from lunchroom and bus staff at the beginning of the year, and weekly reminders through the morning and afternoon announcements. Faculty and staff recognize students following the expectations with Dojo points/bucks for classroom students and “B Bucks” for non homeroom/classroom students. Teachers are expected to give homeroom students Dojo points for (Responsible, Exercising Respect, Doing the Safe Thing) and are expected to give 10 weekly extra “B Bucks” to non homeroom students following the PBIS expectations in common areas. All teachers/staff are expected to participate and encourage good behavior through the use of positive rewards/incentives.
In addition, PBIS expectations/rules are expected of students in the lunchroom. Those supervising students in the lunchroom will give a daily “check” for classrooms following positive lunchroom behaviors. The homeroom in each grade level that receive the greatest % of checks, will receive the weekly Golden Fork Award. This award will be placed outside the classroom doors as well as a weekly announcement about the winner will be shown on the morning announcements.
Positive behavior expectations will be extended to transportation. Bus rules/expectations will be set (according to the state and county rules) and posters of expectations will be posted on each bus. Bus drivers will give out “Bus B Bucks” as they observe students following the bus rules and expectations. In addition, monthly administration will pick one bus to highlight as the Golden Fork Bus of the Month. This fork will be displayed on each bus and the students will be announced on the morning announcements as well as facebook and other social media sites.
Rewards:
Students will receive positive points for positive behavior on class dojo throughout the day. Students can also earn “B Bucks” from other teachers and administrators for exceptional behavior in the hallway, cafeteria, library, or on the bus. These points will add up over time and can be redeemed in the PBIS school store on certain Friday afternoons. Students can choose to spend their points or save them for bigger items. All items in the PBIS school store will be worth 20-50 points. At the end of each nine weeks we will have a PBIS celebration where students can redeem 150 points and attend a fun-filled activity (tentative activities below).
1st Nine Weeks Celebration: Kona Ice Truck and Games
2nd Nine Weeks Celebration: Hot Chocolate, PJs, and a Movie
3rd Nine Weeks Celebration: Free admission to a Student Faculty Basketball Game with popcorn and a drink included.
4th Nine Weeks Celebration: Water Slide and Water Games
Consequences:
● Negative #1 – Students will walk for a designated time during recess.
● Negative #2 - Students will complete an Opportunity Map in another teacher’s classroom.
● Negative #3 – Parental contact and student will work in another classroom.
● Negative #4 – An administrator will be notified.
The expectations are aligned with the school-wide plan that is in place.
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Rule #1: Responsible
●
Rule #2: Exercise Respect
●
Rule #3: Do the SAFE Thing
Bowdon Elementary will adhere to the Carroll County Code of Conduct, Board Policy DCDA. Student offenses
5
. Bus
Misbehavior
-
Any
and
all bus
conduct
violations
are
subject
to bus
and/or
school
consequences.
While on
a bus
students
are:
●
Prohibited
from
acts
of physical
violence as
defined
in
Code
Section 20
--2
--751.6,
bullying as
defined
in Code
Section 20-
2-75-1.4,
physical
assault
or battery
of other
persons
on
the school
bus,
verbal
assault
of other
persons
on
the
school
bus,
disrespectful
conduct
toward
the
school
bus
driver
or
other
persons
on the
school
bus,
and
other
unruly
behavior.
●
Prohibited
from
using
mirrors,
lasers,
flash
cameras,
or
any
other
lights
or
reflective devices
in a manner
that
might
interfere
with
the
school
bus
driver's
operation
of the
school
bus.
Elementary
5. Penalty may range
from
warning
to suspension
from
riding
the
bus
up to a year.
Middle School/High
School
5. Penalty may range
from
warning
to suspension
from
riding
the
bus
up to a year.
6.
Classroom disturbance
-
Conduct
or
behavior
that
interferes
with
or
disrupts
the
teaching/learning process.
Elementary
6. Penalty may range
from
warning
to a short
-term
suspension.
Middle School/High
School
6. Penalty may range
from
warning
to a short
-term
suspension.
7.
Computer Trespass
– Unauthorized
use
of a computer
or
computer
network
including
deleting,
obstructing,
interrupting,
altering,
damaging
or in
any
way causing the
malfunction
of the
computer
network,
program(s),
or data
as well
as visiting
inappropriate
web
sites.
Elementary
7. Penalty may range
from
warning and/or
conference
with
student
to short
-term
suspension.
Middle School/High
School
7. Penalty may range
from
ISS
to recommendation
for
a
disciplinary
tribunal
hearing
that
may
result
in long
-term
suspension
or
expulsion.
8.
Disorderly
Conduct
- No
student
shall
substantially
disrupt
the orderly
conduct of
a school
function,
the
orderly
learning
environment,
or pose
a threat
to the
health,
safety,
and/or
welfare
of students,
staff
or
others.
Elementary
8.
Penalty may
range
from
warning
to short
-term
suspension.
Middle School/High
School
8.
Penalty may
range
from
ISS
to recommendation
for
a disciplinary
tribunal
hearing
that
may
result in
long
-
term
suspension
or expulsion.
9.
Dress
Code
Violation
Elementary
9.
Penalty may
range
from
a warning
to short
-term
suspension.
Middle School/High
School
9.
Penalty may
range
from
a warning
to short
-term
suspension.
10a.
Drug
Sell/Transmission/Solicitation
– No
student
shall
sell/buy,
attempt
to sell/buy,
intend
to sell,
transmit
or
distribute
any
legal
or
illegal
drug
in any
form
whatsoever,
including,
but
not
limited
to any
narcotic
drug,
inhalant,
hallucinogenic
drug,
amphetamine,
barbiturate,
cocaine,
marijuana,
other
controlled
substance,
alcoholic
beverage,
anabolic
steroid,
intoxicant
of any
kind,
vitamin,
herbal
supplement,
any
over
-the
counter
pill,
medication
or
similar
substance,
or any
substance represented
to be or
reasonably
appearing
to be any
type
of drug,
including
alcohol.
This
rule
shall
be in effect
at school
or on
school
property
at any
time,
off
the
school
grounds
at a
school
- sponsored activity,
function,
.
nary
tribunal
hearing
that
may
result
in long
-
term
suspension
or expulsion.
Middle School/High
School
40.
Penalty
may
range
from
short
-term
suspension
to
recommendation
for
a disciplinary
tribunal hearing
that
may
result
in long
-term
suspension
or expulsion.
41.
Violation
of School
Rules
-
Failure
to follow
school
rules
or procedures.
Elementary
41.
Penalty
may range
from
warning
to short
-term
suspension.
1iddle School/High
School
41.
Penalty
may range
from
warning
to short
-term
suspension.
42.
Weapons
(CCBOE
Policy
JCDAE)
a student
shall
not
possess,
use,
handle
or
transmit
any
object
that
reasonably
can
be considered
a weapon
on property
or in
a building
owned
or leased
by a
school
district,
at a school
function,
or on a bus
or
other
transportation
provided
by the
school
district.
Weapons
may
include,
but
are
not
limited
to:
1.
Any
handgun,
firearm,
rifle,
shotgun
or
similar
weapon; any
explosive
compound
or
incendiary
device;
or,
any
other
dangerous
weapon
as defined
in O.C.G.A.
§ 16-
11-121,
including
a rocket
launcher,
bazooka,
recoilless
rifle,
mortar,
or
hand
grenade.
2.
Any
hazardous object,
including
any
dirk,
bowie knife,
switchblade knife,
ballistic knife,
any
other
knife having
a blade
of two
or
more inches,
straight
-edge razor,
razor
blade,
spring stick,
knuckles,
whether
made
from metal,
thermoplastic,
wood,
or
other
similar
material,
blackjack,
any
bat,
club,
or other
bludgeon-type
weapon,
or any
flailing instrument
consisting
of
two
or
more rigid
parts
connected
in such
a
manner
as to allow
them
to swing freely,
which
may
be known
as a nun
chahka,
nun
chuck,
nunchaku,
shuriken,
or
fighting
chain,
or any
disc,
of whatever
configuration,
having at
least
two
points or
pointed
blades
which
is designed
to be
Elementary
42.
Students
who possess
any
weapon described
in
paragraph
(1)
will
be subject
to a minimum
of a one
calendar
year
expulsion
via
the
tribunal
process.
Students
who
possess
any
weapon
described
in
paragraph
(
2)
will
be subject
to penalty
which
may
range
from
a warning
to short
-term
suspension.
Middle School/High
School
42.
Students
who possess
any
weapon described
in
paragraph
(1)
will
be subject
to a minimum
of a one
calendar
year
expulsion
via
a mandatory
tribunal
hearing.
Students
who
possess
any
weapon
described
in
paragraph
(
2)
will
be subject
to penalty
which
may
range
from
a warning
to a recommendation
for
a disciplinary
tribunal
hearing which
may result
in long
-term
suspension
or
expulsion.
Dress
Code
The
purpose
of a dress
code
is not
to inhibit
any
person's
taste
in attire,
but
rather
to better
facilitate
the
process
of education
through
reasonable
guidelines
of "dress."
Instilling
dignity,
pride,
modesty,
and
cleanliness
are
our
goals.
For
these
reasons,
some
types
of clothing
are
prohibited.
The
principal
has
the
authority
to determine
appropriate
dress.
Acceptable
Clothing
Standards
The
following
acceptable
clothing
standards
shall
apply:
Pants,
trousers,
jeans,
capris,
etc.,
are
permitted.
Plain
jeans
may
be worn
in any
color.
All
pants,
trousers,
jeans,
capris,
etc., must
be worn
at the waist.
Belts
shall
be worn
securely
at the waist.
Shorts,
skirts,
and
dresses
shall
measure
no shorter
than
three
(3)
inches
from
mid
- kneecap.
Shirts
shall
have
a sleeve
and
shall
fit properly.
Shirts
that
do
not
fit properly
shall
be worn
tucked
in.
Prohibited
Clothing
Items:
See
-through
or mesh
clothing
Garments
that
expose
the
midriff
and/or
cleavage
Halter
tops,
tank
tops,
and
sleeveless
shirts
Tennis,
gym,
biking,
short
shorts,
leggings,
lounging
pants,
pajamas
Garments
that
expose
underclothing
or impede
walking
Garments
that
are
poorly
fitted,
oversized,
excessively
tight,
or extremely
baggy.
Garments
with
holes
above
the
knee
that
expose
skin
Hats,
visors,
hoods,
or other
head
garments
including
non
-prescription
sunglasses
inside
the
school
building
Cleats,
and/or
heelies
inside
any
school
building;
bedroom
slippers,
and/or
novelty
footwear
deemed
inappropriate
by the
principal.
Garments
which
display
emblems
relating
to abusive
substances,
tobacco
products,
alcohol,
sex,
violence,
or obscenities
Garments
that
might
be considered
socially
unacceptable
or inflammatory
Any
emblem,
sign,
or representation
of a gang
symbol,
or any
garment
indicating
a gang
affiliation
thrown
or propelled
and
which
may
be known
as a
throwing
star
or oriental
dart,
or
any
instrument
of
like
kind,
any
nonlethal
air
gun,
and
any
stun
gun
or
taser.
Such
term
shall
not
include
any
of these
instruments
used
for
classroom
work
authorized
by the
teacher.
Code
of
Conduct
Definitions
The
following
are
definitions
applicable
to
the
Student
Code
of
Conduct:
Corporal
Punishment:
Physical
punishment
by
the principal
or
designee.
It must
be administered
in
accordance
with
regulations
set
forth
by
the
Board
of Education.
Detention:
- A requirement
that
the
student
report
to a
specified
school
location
and
to a
designated
teacher
or
school
official
to make
up
work missed
or
to
receive specific
instruction
in behavior
modification.
Detention
may
require
the
student's
attendance
before
school,
after
school,
on
Saturdays,
or
during
scheduled
class or
school
activity
time
if school
officials
deem
removal
of
the
student
from
his/her
regular
school
schedule
essential
to the
well
-being
of the
student
or
school.
Expulsion:
- Means expulsion
of
a student
from
a public
school
beyond
the
current
school
quarter
or
semester.
GOAL
Program:
Alternative
educational
setting
for
students
who
cannot
attend
their
home
school
due
to long
-
term
suspension
or
expulsion.
In-house
suspension:
Isolation
of
student
in the
classroom
setting. Student
will
do
class
assignments
while
isolated
from
the rest
of
the
class.
In-school
suspension
(ISS): -
Removal
of
a student
from
class or
classes
assigned
to an
on-
site
designated
supervisor.
A student
in In
--School
Suspension
is also
suspended
from
school
- sponsored
activities.
The
student
will
have
assignments to
complete
from
which
he/she
will
receive
credit
and
student
will
be
counted
present.
Long-
term
suspension:
- Means
the
suspension
of
a student
from
a public
school
for
more
than
ten
school
days
but
not
beyond
the current
school
quarter
or
semester.
Safe
-school
zone:
- Any
area within
1000
feet
of
school
property.
Short
-term
suspension:
- Short
-term
suspension
means
the suspension
of a student
out
- of- school
for
not
more
than
ten
(10)
days.
The
principal
has
the
authority
to issue
short
-term
suspension.
Student
Support
Team:
A
committee
that
consists
of teachers,
counselors,
administrators
and
parents
designed
to
deal
with
any
educational
or
behavioral
problem
a student
exhibits.
Trespassing:
- Illegal
presence
on
a school
campus
by
suspended
students,
or any
other
person
who
does
not
have
permission
to
be on
school
grounds.
Tribunal
Panel:
An
appellate
committee
made
up of
school
or
district
administrators
charged
with
hearing
Code
of Conduct
infractions
that
could
result
in long-
term
suspension or
expulsion.
Waiver
of the Right
to
a Tribunal
Hearing:
A
process
wherein
a student
who
admits
guilt
and
accepts
the
consequences
recommended
by
the
school
administration
foregoes
the
opportunity
to
have
their
case heard
by
a
Tribunal
Panel.
Carroll
County
Schools
Updated:
6/15/2017