North Bend Elementary Middle School
181 North Bend Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: (410)396-0376 Fax: (410)396-0380
Mrs. Patricia H. Burrell, Principal ¨ Mrs. Erica Vick, Assistant Principal
Be A. R. S. Elementary School Program Guidelines
(Revised September 2010)
Program Name: Be A. R. S. (Be Accountable! Be Responsible! Be Successful!)
Purpose: To develop a school-wide incentive and discipline program in order to improve the overall school climate by teaching and rewarding appropriate behavior, providing consistent consequences for inappropriate behaviors, and creating a peaceful and uniform environment to increase academic achievement.
BeARS Motto: “Be Accountable! Be Responsible! Be Successful…Be BeA.R.S.!”
Student Reward System:
· BeARS Bucks Distribution:
o Pre-K to 2nd reward a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 25 BeARS Bucks per day to various students.
o 3rd and 4th grade teachers reward a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 BeARS Bucks per class to various students.
o 5th grade and SPAR teachers reward a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 BeARS Bucks per class per day to various students.
o BONUS Bucks – please reward students who have completed their homework every day for the week or to those who have completed special projects, assignments, or activities with a $5 Bonus BeARS Buck.
· Examples of when staff should give out BeARS Bucks are as follows:
o Student acts as a leader within the class, answers a difficult question, volunteers, etc.
o Student displays appropriate behaviors in hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, etc.
o Student is a peer helper, defuses conflict, is a positive role model to other students.
o Student consistently completes class work or homework in excellence.
o Student shows improvement with behavior or academics.
o Any demonstrated student behavior you wish to reinforce.
· Calculating BeARS Bucks:
o To further foster student responsibility, it will be the sole responsibility of the student to collect, keep, and redeem BeARS Bucks as needed.
o Teachers may decide to assist the younger students with managing their BeARS Bucks.
· Redeeming BeARS Bucks:
o Students will be able to redeem BeARS Bucks for rewards throughout the month.
o Teacher Level Rewards are redeemed at least weekly -at the teacher’s discretion.
o Administrative Level Rewards are redeemed monthly based on the BeARS Reward Calendar.
Examples of Teacher Level Rewards – these are rewards that are provided by the teacher at his/her discretion at least weekly:
· BeARS Bucks (provided daily)
· School Supplies (Pencils, pens, paper, folder, pencil sharpeners. etc.)
· Homework Pass
· 5 extra points on test, quiz, project
· BeARS Student Certificate
· Extra Computer Time
· Lunch Bunch
· First pick for class helpers
· Snacks
· Treats
· Small Toys/Gifts
Example of Administrative Rewards – these are rewards that are provided by the school on a monthly basis as determined by the BeARS Reward Calendar:
· BeARS Bucks
· BeARS Raffle
· Special Snacks or Treats
· Special Prizes
· Ice Cream Socials
· Pizza Parties
· Field/Gym Activities
· Movies
· The BeARS Committee is open to suggestions…
BeARS Elementary School Committee Members:
1. Mr. Tamoshunas (3rd) – Co-Chair
2. Ms. Washington (Social Worker) – Co-Chair
3. Ms. Coker (K)
4. Ms. Pearson (K)
5. Ms. Johnson (2nd)
6. Ms. Roxanne (Office)
7. Ms. Gilliard (5th)
8. Ms. Wyatt (ALC)
9. Ms. Waddy (Tutor)