2. •Today’s Agenda
Brief breaks will be at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Lunch from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
1 Tearing Off Labels
Addressing negative labels for DAEP placement
2 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
Where did they go wrong?
3 Positive Rewards VS Negative Infractions
Purpose of Power Sheets
4 Getting Parents On Board!
Parental Support at the alternative campus
5 Academics are a PRIORITY!
Holding kids accountable
3. •Tearing Off Labels
Are they really BAD kids?
• NO, we don’t’ want our students to feel as if they are bad kids.
• They just made poor choices. Question: Why
are you here?
• Types of DAEP placement
• Discretionary placement
Answer: I broke
• Possible early release
the student code
• Mandatory placement of conduct.
• No possibility of early release.
4. •What will others think of me?
DISAPPOINTMENT
LOSER TROUBLE TO THIS FAMILY!
MAKER
Ashamed
PATHETIC
I’m no good
5. •Examples of discipline placement
Student Conduct Violations
DISCRETIONARY PLACEMENT MANDATORY PLACEMENT
• Persistent Misbehavior • Assault to staff, student, or
• Disruption volunteer
• Threatening Student or Staff • Felony on school property
• Gang violence/school related • Indecent Exposure
• Criminal mischief • Retaliation Against Staff
• Knife: non-illegal • Terroristic Threat
• Off Campus non-Title V felony • Substance Violation (Non Felony)
• Alcohol
• Controlled Substance
• Marijuana
6. •Student Code of Conduct
What is it?
• The student code of conduct
is a valuable resource that
provides information to
parents and students
regarding standards of
conduct, consequences of
misconduct, and procedures
for administering discipline.
• It is revised and adopted by
the district on a yearly basis.
7. •Student Code of Conduct
Where is it?
• The student code of conduct
can be accessed online
http://www.mckinneyisd.net
/information/docs/SCOC.pdf
• Or from the central
administration building if a
hard copy is preferred.
8. •Student Handbook
A valuable resource
• The student handbook is designed to
provide both parents and students with
basic information about school.
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/information/d
ocs/Handbook.pdf
9. •Positive versus Negative
What is our focus?
• POSITIVE Support • NEGATIVE infractions
• Gives students a sense of • Lowers self-esteem
accomplishment. • Makes them feel that their
• Eases the tension between situation is hopeless.
students whenever they do • No sense of proving others
make mistakes. wrong.
• Redirection is received better • You’re BAD, BAD, BAD!!
and improves behavior
awareness.
10. •Weekly POWER Sheets
Give them the POWER!
• A weekly power sheet • Each class period • Points are awarded
will be given to each teachers will fill out based on
student. students • Dress code
POWERsheets. • Staying on task
• Students are • Being on time
responsible for • Students can earn 0- • Citizenship
handing in their 10 points for every
POWERsheet to each class period.
teacher.
11. •Example of POWERsheet
The POWERsheets are a way
for students to track their Level +2 +2 +4 +2
behavior. They can see what ______ On time Dress On task citizen-
areas they need to work on code ship
and in which class.
1st period
Based on the points that
they earn during the day will 2nd period
determine which color level
they will be on for the 3rd period
following day.
4th period
Color levels range from RED
to BLUE. 5th period
6th period
7th period
12. •Getting Parents Onboard
Parental Involvement is encouraged
Open Door Policy
• Invite them to visit anytime
Communication
• Weekly phone calls and emails
Meet and greet
• Talk to parents as they drop off and pick up
students.
Teacher websites
• Keep current information on your teacher
webpages.
13. •ACADEMICS
Academics and Behavior- the continuous cycle
Academic expectations are
still the same.
DAEP teachers are highly
qualified and certified.
Students will still follow Math ELAR
MISD curriculum.
Core subjects will be taught
as well as some electives.
Science History
High school students will
receive elective work from
their home campus but
administered by DAEP
teachers.