F.T. Burns Middle School

Developing and implementing a Guideline for Success & aPyramid of Discipline Plan

BURNS Success Guidelines

B – BehaveU – UnderstandR – RespectN – NecessitiesS -- Safety

Arrival dismissal

B -Enter/exit building in orderly fashion. Sit quietly

(level 2) in designated area

U -Remain in seat and do not leave area until dismissed by person on duty.

R -Clean up area and push in your chair when you leave

-Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself

N -You are responsible for your belongings. No CD players, GameBoys, IPODs, etc

S -Walk as you enter/exit bus and commons area

-No horseplay

Hallways

B -Quiet talk (level 2) during passing periods

-Silent during class time

U -Walk on the right side of the hallway in a single file line

R -Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself and do not cut in front of others

N -Carry agenda book when in the hallway during class time

S -No running or horseplay at any time

Lunchroom

B -Quiet talk (level 2 or below)

-Keep food on your plate

U -Stay in orderly line and then take your turn

-Go to assigned area quickly

R -Treat everyone kindly

-Clean up your area when finished

N -Only allow for three charges

-Put money in account before school

S -Walk -No horseplay -Clean up spills

Restrooms

B -Take care of business and leave

U -Get agenda book signed before leaving classroom-Ask for pass during lunch

R -Keep floors and sinks clean; -Do not invade the privacy of others

N -Do not waste soap or paper products

S -No horseplay

-Keep facilities in working order

Assemblies

B -Enter gym with class in single file

-Sit up straight with hands in lap

U -Keep voice at level 2 until program begins.

-Silence when asked

R -Pay attention to speakers and do not make noise during presentations. -Keep hands, feet to yourself

N -Do not bring any unnecessary objects

S -Stay seated unless in emergencies

-walk carefully on bleachers

Media Center

B -Re-shelve unwanted books in the proper place

U -Return or recheck materials within proper time period

R -Be courteous to others

-Maintain materials and report problems

N -Bring all materials with you the first time

-Place books in slot to return them

S -No running - No horseplay

-stand quietly in single file while waiting for check-out

Minor Violations

Dress Code Lunch Misconduct Minor Classroom

Disturbances Tardy to Class Out of Area Sleeping in Class Excessive Talking

Hall Misconduct Distracting Objects Horseplay, Pushing,

Shoving Unprepared for Class Public Display of

Affection Refusal to dress for

PE

Consequences for Minor Violations

Warning Note of Concern Guidance Referral & Parent Contact Team Detention & Parent Contact Office Referral & Parent Contact Guidance Referral & Parent Contact Detention and Team Meeting w/Parents Office Referral and Parent Conference

Time-Out Room

Students may be sent to Time-Out for Disturbing Class and preventing a Teacher from teaching. Any student who is assigned 2 visits to the Time-Out Room in one day will be assigned a major discipline violation.

Major Violations

Disrespect of Adult Insubordinate/Defiant Major Class Misconduct Non-Compliance Excessive Minor Violations Profanity Forgery/Cheating Detention Violation Skipping Class Harassment (physical, verbal, sexual)

Harassment Situations

All Harassment situations should be sent to the Guidance Office for Guidance Counselors to investigate & determine if the situation is a violation of the School Bullying Policy.

Disciplinary Action for Major Violations (office level) 1st – 1 Day IHLC/PM Detention &

Parent Contact 2nd – 2 Days IHLC/PM Detention &

Parent Contact 3rd – 3 Days IHLC and Pre-Diversion

Meeting with Parents & Director of Pupil Personnel

4th – 4 Days IHLC & Parent Contact 5th – 5 Days IHLC & Parent Contact

Severe Violations

Skipping School Computer Violations Fighting Threat (verbal, written) Stealing Vandalism Possession of Dangerous Objects Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

Consequences for Severe Violations

1st – 3-5 Days in IHLC & Parent Contact 2nd – 5 days IHLC or Crisis Meeting with

Parents & Central Office 3rd – Crisis

How has it changed Discipline at BMS?

The number of suspensions decreased by 40%

The number of In-school suspensions decreased by 5%

The number of discipline referrals to the office dropped 28% in one year.

The number of parent contacts increased dramatically.

How has it changed the Discipline at BMS? Students, teachers, parents, and

adminstrators are on the same page as to expectations and consequences for misbehavior.

Student’s listed the “Fair Discipline” at the school as one of the strengths and one of the things they liked most about the school. <Caring teachers, great activities, PRIDE and SEALS were also mentioned>

How to get started?

We formed a committee with at least one member from each grade level, PA, special services, guidance, administration, and alternate education and started a discussion on what we liked and what needed to be changed as it related to our school.

The committee met and then shared the ideas to their team members and the Pyramid was developed and then implemented by the administration.

Contact Information

Nathan Satterly-Assistant Principal Nathan.Satterly@daviess.kyschools.us (270) 852-7400

Yvonne Austin-Alternative Education Yvonne.Austin@daviess.kyschools.us (270) 852-7400