Sussex Elementary School on Duck Creek  515 S. Woodward Dr. Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD   Thomas Bowser, Principal

School Information  Southeast area  Enrollment 361  Grades PK - 5  40 Staff Members

School Purpose  Sussex Elementary School will be an environment which supports ALL students through direct instruction and acknowledgement of positive behaviors.

Sussex Code of Conduct  I am respectful.  I am responsible.  I am safe.  I am prepared.

Getting Started  Instituted: PBIS Team Code of Conduct Matrix and Lessons Go for the Green Stoplight Chart Golden Egg Program Teacher Incentives Focus Room Pre-PBIS Total Office Referrals

Second Year  Changes made: Differentiated between major and minor infractions Realigned cafeteria program Developed Special Area and Home Matrix Peer Mediation Program Red/Yellow Zone Behavior Monitoring Total Office Referrals

Special Area Matrix I am respectful.  Use materials with care.  During book exchange, speak in soft voices. I am responsible.  Carry books carefully.  Turn pages carefully.  Return borrowed books on time. I am safe.  Keep hands and feet to self.  Sit in assigned seats.  Walk at all times. I am prepared.  Come to class with all borrowed books.  Complete the assigned work.

Family Matrix I am respectful.  Listen to my parents.  Be truthful to my parents.  Play cooperatively.  Speak nicely to others. I am responsible.  Put away my toys and equipment.  Help with jobs at home.  Follow my parents’ directions.  Share Thursday folder with parents.

Family Matrix I am safe.  Play safely with others.  Stay in designated areas.  Stay away from strangers.  Wear bike helmet and equipment. I am prepared.  Finish homework and share with parent.  Pack backpack at night for school the next day.  Go to bed on time.  Get up and ready for school when asked.

Third Year  Changes made: Shift in Philosophy for the Focus Room Go for the Green Program Extension with Star Students Reorganization of PBIS Team Reorganization of PBIS Duties Instituting a Safety Patrol (Spring) Total Office Referrals (as of February) (as of February)

Reorganization School Improvement Team PBIS Team Family Involvement Behavior Awards and Incentives Instruction

Reorganization of PBIS Duties Behavior Family Involvement Awards & Incentives Instruction Go for the Green Program Parent PBIS Survey Golden Egg Shopping Cart Code of Conduct Lesson Plans Code of Conduct Matrix Home Matrix Weekly Golden Egg Awards Professional Development Hallway Code of Conduct Good News Ambassador Quarterly Golden Egg Awards Peer Mediation Parent Orientation Teacher Incentives Safety Patrol New Student Orientation

Contact Information  Leslie Ellis  Dr. Deb Fenstermaker