Ridge Road Middle School

2013-2014

Expectations Handbook

Respect

Responsibility

M otivated

Safe

Table of Contents

Page 3Mission and Vision Statement

Page 4-5“The Raven Way” Synopsis

Page 6“The Raven Way” Ridge Road Middle School Behavioral Expectations

Page 7-8Ridge Road Middle School Rules and Tiered Consequences

Page9The Raven Way FAQ’s Bonus PPA

Page 10-11The Raven Way FAQ’s ASD/BSD

Page 12Classroom Intervention

Page 13-14Minor Classroom Intervention Tracking Form

Page 15-16 Student Reflective Essay

Page 17Daily Class Rating Scale: Behavior/Academic Tracker

Page 18-25 Student Reflective Value Papers

Page 26No Homework Form

Page 27-28Tardy Slips

Page 29“What’s Everyone RAVEN About?” Coupons

Page 30-43 Elective Character Education Lesson Plans

Page 44-56 Language ArtsResponsibility Lesson Plans

Page 57-75 Math Respect Lesson Plans

Page 76-88 Social Studies Motivated Lesson Plans

Page 89-113Science Safe Lesson Plans

Ridge Road Mission and Vision Statement

Raven Way Behavior Goals

Purpose Statement

The purpose of implementing The Raven Way at Ridge Road Middle School is to:

  • Model and teach positive behavior expectations and reward successful student behaviors.
  • Create a more positive culture in the entire learning community.
  • Maintain an environment in which all students can learn.
  • Empower teachers by providing tools for reinforcement and classroom consequences.

School Goals

Students at Ridge Road Middle School will meet our four expectations:

  • Be Respectful
  • Be Responsible
  • Be Motivated
  • Be Safe

Teacher and Staff Responsibilities

  • Teachers and staff will teach, model, and practice each of the behavioral expectations throughout the school year.
  • Teachers and staff will acknowledge and reward student behaviors that meet our behavior expectations.
  • Teachers and staff will actively monitor student behavior in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeteria, and all areas of the school.
  • Teachers will use the behavior matrix/rubric to correct student behaviors that do not meet the Raven Way expectations.

“THE RAVEN WAY” SYNOPSIS

“The Raven Way” Behavioral Expectations Plan is comprised of several components: 1) Expectations for student behavior (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Motivated, Be Safe) that are clearly communicated, modeled, and reinforced throughout the year via character education (for students and parents) and “The Raven Way” posters, announcements, and videos; 2) Tiered consequences for students (including ASD/BSD), as well as guidelines for teacher and administrative implementation of consequences, parental communication, and data tracking; and 3) Regular positive behavior rewards, including a scheduled PPA bonus (20 additional minutes every other week) and a quarterly “Block Party.”

Character Education Lessons

Teachers will be provided with four days of character education lessons that will be taught during the first week of school. The lessons will take approximately 30 minutes and concentrate on each of “The Raven Way” expectations, as well as general character education. Lessons will be taught as follows:

Day 1 of Character Education:

Respect Lesson 1:All Math teachers present this lesson every block

Responsible Lesson 1:All Language Arts teachers present this lesson every block

Motivation Lesson 1:All Social Studies teachers present this lesson every block

Safety Lesson 1:All Science teachers present this lesson every block

General Lesson 1:All Elective teachers present this lesson every block

Day 2 of Character Education:

Respect Lesson 2:All Math teachers present this lesson every block

Responsible Lesson 2:All Language Arts teachers present this lesson every block

Motivation Lesson 2:All Social Studies teachers present this lesson every block

Safety Lesson 2:All Science teachers present this lesson every block

General Lesson 2:All Elective teachers present this lesson every block

Day 3 of Character Education:

Respect Lesson 3:All Math teachers present this lesson every block

Responsible Lesson 3:All Language Arts teachers present this lesson every block

Motivation Lesson 3:All Social Studies teachers present this lesson every block

Safety Lesson 3:All Science teachers present this lesson every block

General Lesson 3:All Elective teachers present this lesson every block

Day 4 of Character Education:

Respect Lesson 4:All Math teachers present this lesson every block

Responsible Lesson 4:All Language Arts teachers present this lesson every block

Motivation Lesson 4:All Social Studies teachers present this lesson every block

Safety Lesson 4:All Science teachers present this lesson every block

General Lesson 4:All Elective teachers present this lesson every block

Parent Education: Programs for parents and students will be offered periodically throughout the year to assist parent and student understanding of RRMS expectations and other helpful information.

Reinforcement: The Raven Way Character Education will be reinforced throughout the school year in various ways.

Implementation of Tiered Consequences

RRMS Behavior Offense Tracker: Teachers will use the RRMS Behavior Offense Tracker to document offenses, consequences, and parent contact. The Tracker will be attached to all administrative referrals (possible exceptions: Yellow Page Offenses, other serious offenses requiring immediate referral).

After- or Before-School Detention (ASD/BSD): School-wide, teacher-managed ASD/BSD (grade level) is an essential element of the tiered consequences. ASD/BSD sessions are scheduled throughout the year on an alternating basis (ASD one week, BSD the next). Both Core and Elective teachers will conduct ASD/BSD, with two teachers per session. Each teacher would only have to cover one ASD/BSD session per semester. (If a teacher is unable to cover his or her scheduled ASD/BSD, that teacher is responsible for finding someone to fill in.)

Administrative Referrals: Teachers will attach the RRMS Tracker to the referral (possible exceptions: Yellow Page Offenses, other serious offenses requiring immediate referral). Administrators will apply the appropriate consequence, as indicated in the RRMS Rules and Tiered Consequences, and notify the teachers of said consequence by returning the yellow portion of the referral.

Alternative Suspension Center (ASC): Because ISS is not feasible for RRMS at this time, ASC will be considered as ISS. To avoid class interruption to acquire current work, ASC packets for each grade-level and department will be available and provided to the student/parent by the Administrator at the time ASC is assigned.

Positive Behavior Rewards

Another essential element of The Raven Way Plan is regular, positive behavior reinforcement on a school-wide basis.

Bonus PPA: Every other week, students can earn an additional 20 minutes of PPA. Bonus PPA will take place every Friday, with eighth-grade one week and sixth- and seventh-grade the following week. Each grade will be assigned a designated PPA area. On Bonus PPA days, additional PPA will not take place. Bonus PPA will be hosted at the grade level by department. This ensures that each teacher will only sacrifice a half-hour of class every two months to offer this reward. Departments will host the Bonus PPA in the following rotation order (a calendar will be provided):

1st Bonus PPA Day:All science teachers will host bonus PPA each block

2nd Bonus PPA Day:All social studies teachers will host bonus PPA each block

3rd Bonus PPA Day:All language arts teachers will host bonus PPA each block

4th Bonus PPA Day:All math teachers will host bonus PPA each block

Quarterly Block Party: In conjunction with the PTSA, a school-wide block party will be held once per quarter for students who have not been suspended or served two or less ASD/BSD’s. The dates and format for the Block Parties will be provided.

Team Rewards: Each Team is encouraged to develop regular Team Rewards. Team Rewards could take place on the alternating Friday when there is no Bonus PPA. This would provide a weekly positive incentive for all students. Teachers are also encouraged to develop classroom rewards to reinforce positive behavior.

“THE RAVEN WAY”

RIDGE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS (2013-2014)

RRMS EXPECTATIONS / CLASSROOM / HALLWAYS/COMMON AREAS / BATHROOMS / BUS/BUS LOT / CAFETERIA
BE
Respectful / Follow all rules and procedures.
Speak appropriately to staff and peers.
Stay in assigned seat.
Raise hand and wait to be called on.
Follow dress code. / Respond to redirection from all staff members and adults without comment.
Respond appropriately. / Enter quietly and remain quiet.
Use all utilities for intended purpose.
Give others privacy. / Follow adult/driver direction immediately.
Respond appropriately and respectfully to adult/driver.
Parting from friends should be appropriate. / Use inside voices.
Maintain an orderly line and keep your place in line.
Speak appropriately and respectfully to cafeteria staff.
Only touch food you intend to purchase or have purchased.
BE
Responsible / Be on time to school and class.
Follow school and classroom technology policies at all times.
Come to class with expected materials.
Complete all homework/ assignments on time. / Stay on appropriate hallway.
Move to class quickly and quietly.
Use correct stairwells.
Follow school technology policies at all times. / Place trash/litter in correct receptacles.
Show pride by keeping the school graffiti-free.
Use only at designated times.
Wash hands. / Exit building promptly when directed.
Go directly to YOUR bus. / Go directly to assigned table.
Respect your peers’ right to eat peacefully.
Remain seated until your teacher dismisses you.
Clean your area before leaving.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
BE
Motivated / Actively participate in school and class.
Stay focused and on-task.
Take pride in your work (high-quality). / Move with purpose.
Use resources for intended purposes.
Show pride by picking up litter/trash. / Use facilities in a timely manner for intended purposes (get in and get out quickly). / Quicker on bus, quicker to home. / Volunteer to be line leader, pick up trash, and clean the tables.
Eat your lunch in the time allowed.
BE
Safe / Always walk.
Keep, hands, feet, and objects to self.
Remain seated unless authorized to get out of seat. / Always walk.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
Walk on the right side of the hallway facing forward.
Use correct stairwell. / Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
Keep floor dry.
Maintain good hygiene. / Always walk.
Walk in front of busses (never behind.)
Stay seated on bus at all times.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self and in bus. / Notify teachers if a spill occurs or food is on the floor.
Follow exiting procedures correctly when leaving the cafeteria.

Ridge Road Middle School Rules and Tiered Consequences

WHERE APPROPRIATE, CMS SCHOOL POLICIES WILL BE APPLIED (SEE CMS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK).
RULES & PROCEDURES / 1ST OFFENSE / 2ND OFFENSE / 3RD OFFENSE / 4TH OFFENSE / 5TH OFFENSE
Failure to follow school and classroom rules and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Calling out without raising hand
  • Chewing Gum
  • Not having all materials
  • Throwing things
  • Out of seat without permission
  • Not on appropriate hallway/stairwell
  • Horseplay
  • Refusing to respond to adults
  • Talking back
  • Being in restroom without permission
  • Eating and drinking in class
  • Excessive Talking
  • Not meeting RRMS Expectations
/ Teacher Managed:
  • Verbal Warning
/ Teacher Managed:
PARENT CONTACT &
(One of the following):
  • Loss of privilege
  • Silent Lunch
  • Behavior Reflection
  • Bouncing
  • Apology Letter
/ Teacher Managed:
PARENT CONTACT &
(One of the following):
  • Bouncing
  • Loss of privilege (Weekly Raven Way Day)
  • Parent Visit to Class and/or Conference
/ Teacher/ Admin Managed:
PARENT CONTACT &
  • ASD/BSD/OSS—Failure to show will result in OSS
  • Teacher assigned ASD/BSD
  • ASD/BSD form must be completed.
/ Administrative Referral:
  • Cycle 1: OSS/ASC
  • Cycle 2: OSS/ASC AND BEHAVIOR CONTRACT
  • Cycle 3: OSS AND ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS

NOTE: RULES & PROCEDURES TIERED CONSEQUENCES WORK AS A CYCLE. FOR EXAMPLE, ONCE THE 5TH OFFENSE HAS BEEN REACHED AND OSS ASSIGNED/SERVED, THE TIERED CYCLE WILL START OVER. IN CYCLE 2, IF A 5TH OFFENSE IS REACHED, A BEHAVIOR CONTRACT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED, AS WELL AS OSS/ISS. THE CYCLE WILL BEGIN FOR A THIRD TIME UNDER THE BEHAVIOR CONTRACT, AND IF A 5TH OFFENSE IS REACHED, ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED, AS WELL AS OSS.
TECHNOLOGY VIOLATIONS / 1ST OFFENSE / 2ND OFFENSE / 3RD OFFENSE / 4TH OFFENSE
Technology violations, including but not limited to:
  • Cell phone/ electronics ON without permission and/or use of cell phone/electronics without permission
  • Taking photos/videos without permission
  • Inappropriate use of websites during instructional time
/ Warning
Warning and Parent Contact
Warning and removed from site / Parent Contact and:
Place student’s name on device and take device to office safe; Parent can pick up between the hours of 10-11 or 2-3
Follow plan for cell phone and ASD/BSD
Turn off device, reflection, call parents, and loss of device privileges for seven days / Parent Contact and:
Take device to office safe; Parent can pick up phone between the hours of 10-11 or 2-3 and ASD/BSD
Referral for OSS/ASC (Alternative to Suspension Center)
Referral for OSS/ASC / Parent Contact and:
Take device to office safe; Parent can pick up phone between the hours of 10-11 or 2-3 and OSS
Loss of device for the remainder of the quarter
Loss of device for the remainder of the quarter
OTHER VIOLATIONS / 1ST OFFENSE / 2ND OFFENSE / 3RD OFFENSE / 4TH OFFENSE / 5TH OFFENSE
“Play-Fighting” / Parent Contact &
ASD/BSD / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS/ASC / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS
Tardies / Warning, Tardy Log documentation / Tardy Log, parent contact, reflection / Tardy Log, parent contact & reflection / Tardy Log, parent contact & ASD/BSD / Tardy Log, parent contact and referral for possible ASD/BSD/OSS
Inappropriate Language / Parent Contact by student/teacher, reflection, documentation / Parent Contact &
ASD/BSD / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS/ASC / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS / Parent Contact &
referral for OSS
Bullying: Name calling, harassment / Parent Contact by student/teacher, reflection, referral to Counselor/
Administration / Parent Contact & Administrative Referral for enforcement of CMS policy / Parent Contact & Administrative Referral for enforcement of CMS policy
Yellow page violations of CMS Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook / Referral to Administration for enforcement of CMS policy / Administrative Referral for enforcement of CMS policy / Administrative Referral for enforcement of CMS policy
Dress Code / Parent Contact by student/teacher, reflection, documentation / Parent Contact & ASD/BSD assigned by administrator / Parent Contact & Referral for OSS/ASC / Parent Contact & Referral for OSS
Emergency Drills / Parent Contact & referral for OSS

THE RAVEN WAY FAQ’SBONUS PPA

When does Bonus PPA take place?

Every other week on Fridays (see schedule).

How much time will I lose from the classroom for Bonus PPA?

One Friday every eight weeks you will be responsible for hosting Bonus PPA during each of your blocks. Bonus PPA is 20 minutes; however, because of travel to and from the classroom to the PPA location, getting drinks, and settling back down in the classroom, it’s recognized that actual implementation will take about 25 (no more than 30)minutes from all of your classes on that one day.

Who is responsible for taking the students to Bonus PPA?

Departments (by grade level) will host Bonus PPA one time every other month. For example, 6th-7th Grade Bonus PPA takes place on September 20th. Every sixth- and seventh-grade science class will spend part of their block participating in Bonus PPA on September 20th.

Isn’t that an awful lot of students together at one time?

Theoretically, if all students earn Bonus PPA, there could four classes outside at once, and each class would be supervised by a teacher.

Where will Bonus PPA take place?

Ideally, Bonus PPA will be held outside in the designated locations for each grade level. (Sixth- and Eighth-grade will use the soccer field area behind the school; seventh-grade will use the hilly area to the left of the school parking lot.

What if the weather is bad or I just don’t want to go outside for Bonus PPA?

Students do not have to be taken outside for Bonus PPA. Teachers can provide “social time” in the classroom, play games, or show a movie during the time allotted for Bonus PPA.

How do we know who earned Bonus PPA?

Simply look at your Offense Tracker data and touch bases with your Team members. Your Team has flexibility in determining how Bonus PPA is earned, and your Offense Tracker is the documentation for those students who do not earn it.

What about the students who didn’t earn Bonus PPA?

Depending upon how many students do not earn Bonus PPA, one or more teacher(s) will supervise those students in a classroom. Students will work on a reflective piece and/or be given other work to complete during this time.

Is there going to be regular PPA, too?

Regular PPA (ten minutes) will take place Monday through Thursday (in conjunction with lunch and in a similar fashion/location as last year—get with your Team members/grade level to discuss.) Only students who have earned Bonus PPA will be permitted PPA on Fridays.

THE RAVEN WAY FAQ’S ASD/BSD

Why is ASD/BSD included as a consequence in The Raven Way?