At Jackson Elementary, we use the principles of Sound Discipline in our schoolwide system to improve student behavior. 

Expectations We have developed clear expectations for students to be safe, respectful and responsible in each different school setting. That means that we expect different specific behaviors in the cafeteria versus assemblies. 

• We do not assume students will know our expectations
• During the first two weeks of school, teachers and support staff demonstrate those expectations for scholars, and have students practice them
• We review those rules after Winter and Spring Break, or if students need a review

Success and Engagement When students are successful in school, many minor misbehaviors do not occur. We incorporate strategies to keep students focused on responding positively at a high rate orally or in writing.

Corrective Consequences and Student Success Plans Students need clear boundaries. We teach students the consequences for misbehaviors. The negative or corrective consequence vary in intensity, depending on the infraction. Consequences range from rule reminders to out of school suspensions. If a student has a pattern of misbehavior we will develop a Student Success Plan with the family to address the misbehavior.

Check in Check Out If a student has a consistent pattern of misbehavior, we contact the parent and invite the student to join in on our Check in Check Out program. Identified students earn up to six points per hour when demonstrating that they are safe, respectful and responsible. We communicate their success and goals every day with the parents. We may also have them practice correct behaviors, work on prevention strategies, or increase their reminders throughout the day to increase success.

MTSS Ongoing Review As part of our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). the Jackson Data Team that meets every month. The team meets to develop schoolwide plans to prevent, reteach, remind, or reward students in order to reduce problem behavior. We have a CICO (Check In Check Out) team, as well, that monitors student progress to continue to improve student success.

Thank you! These strategies are very effective at home, too! If you would like more information, feel free to contact the school.