“Implementing SWPBS at the High School Level: Lessons Learned”

Compliment Chain

Demographics Student population

Grainger County Schools Positive Behavior Support

SWPBS and TN Diploma Project “The highest-rated professional skill, scoring a 9.8, was straightforward: ‘Take responsibility, act ethically, and be honest.’” “In terms of relative importance, it was closely followed by ‘take initiative and be able to work independently’ and ‘organize and prioritize tasks, schedule time, and anticipate obstacles.’” “Finally, another top-rated soft skill, ‘meet professional expectations regarding speech, appearance, punctuality and manners,’ brushed against longstanding stereotypes of younger workers: a flagging work ethic and lack of motivation.” (Tennessee Diploma Project, October 2007)

Relationships… The Next Three R’s at Washburn School… Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready These are our school wide expectations for all students.

Pirate Treasures and Compliment Chains

Washburn Schools Incentive System

SWPBS and TN Diploma Project As of January 2007, Tennessee became 1 of 30 states participating in the American Diploma Project (ADP) Network dedicated to: aligning high school curriculum, raising academic standards, improving assessments, and strengthening accountability policies with the demands of college and work to prepare young people for post- secondary education, work, and citizenship. “... job skills yielding the highest priority in surveys also tended to be the skills frequently cited in roundtables as missing among high school graduates.” “Business leaders universally agreed on the importance of key professional or ‘soft’ skills…”. (Tennessee Diploma Project, October 2007)

YearMonthDays Count Referral Count Avg Referrals 2009Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Totals Generated: 04/19/2010, 5:59:27 PM All Referrals & Minors

YearMonthDays Count Referral Count Avg Referrals 2008Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Totals