General John Stricker Middle School “As Generals, we are Prepared, Respectful and Responsible.”

Objectives Overview of Positive Reinforcement Systems Overview of Positive Reinforcement Systems Special Programs Special Programs Funding Funding PBIS Committee Structure/Delegation of Responsibility PBIS Committee Structure/Delegation of Responsibility Use of Data in Decision Making Use of Data in Decision Making Review of Current Data Review of Current Data

Positive Reinforcement Systems for Students Earn General’s Stars Earn General’s Stars Purchase classroom items Purchase classroom items Purchase items from the school store Purchase items from the school store PBIS Store PBIS Store Random Drawings for Students Random Drawings for Students Students can put their stars in boxes set up in cafeteria for large drawings (IPODS, digital cameras, etc) Students can put their stars in boxes set up in cafeteria for large drawings (IPODS, digital cameras, etc)

Positive Reinforcement Systems for Students (cont) “Buy it” Days “Buy it” Days Students use stars to buy the rights to participate in “Buy It” Days (hat day, pj day, etc) Students use stars to buy the rights to participate in “Buy It” Days (hat day, pj day, etc) “Sell it” Days “Sell it” Days Students are given stars for participating in school spirit days Students are given stars for participating in school spirit days Purchase tickets to dances, special assemblies Purchase tickets to dances, special assemblies

Special Programs Mentor Program Mentor Program Red-zone students are referred to the mentor program by team leaders Red-zone students are referred to the mentor program by team leaders Mentors choose student to be mentored from red-zone list Mentors choose student to be mentored from red-zone list Mentee goals are individually set and monitored by the mentor Mentee goals are individually set and monitored by the mentor Special Assemblies Special Assemblies Andy MacDonald, Professional Skateboarder, Inspirational Speaker Andy MacDonald, Professional Skateboarder, Inspirational Speaker Sponsored by Verizon Sponsored by Verizon Students were charged 10 stars to attend Students were charged 10 stars to attend

Special Programs Team Leader System Team Leader System Discipline matrix system by which students are referred to team leaders for interventions Discipline matrix system by which students are referred to team leaders for interventions Team leaders coordinate individual interventions, collect data, conference with students and consult with administration Team leaders coordinate individual interventions, collect data, conference with students and consult with administration Teacher Reinforcement programs Teacher Reinforcement programs During drawings, teachers who gave the star to the student winning the random drawing wins a prize During drawings, teachers who gave the star to the student winning the random drawing wins a prize Administration presents a certificate and a specialty gift to the teachers during class time Administration presents a certificate and a specialty gift to the teachers during class time

PBIS Funding Grant from Principal from discretionary fund Grant from Principal from discretionary fund Grant from PTA Grant from PTA Towson Grant Towson Grant Donations from staff and community Donations from staff and community Friday Flowers program donates % of proceeds Friday Flowers program donates % of proceeds

PBIS Committee Structure Meet monthly during Monday Committee days Meet monthly during Monday Committee days PBIS Committee has subcommittees, which are each chaired by a committee member PBIS Committee has subcommittees, which are each chaired by a committee member PBIS Store PBIS Store Star Copying Star Copying Publicity Publicity Raffles/Drawings Raffles/Drawings Mentor Program Mentor Program

Use of Data in Decision Making 5% Students 5-15% Students 80% Students Universal Implementation of PBIS: Reinforcement surveys, climate surveys, etc Intensive Interventions for Individuals: Referrals to team leaders Individualized interventions Referrals to SST Mentor Program Targeted Interventions for Groups of Students: Setting individual goals for grades, special programs, BLS program, etc

Is it working? Suspension Data 173 year year year year 2 56 LESS suspensions 56 LESS suspensions **32% REDUCTION** Major Office Referrals 431 year year year year 2 68 LESS Major Office Referrals 68 LESS Major Office Referrals **16% Reduction**

For More Information… Jennifer Mohler, PBIS Coach Mike McWilliams, PBIS Facilitator Dave Backert, PBIS Committee Chair General John Stricker Middle School