<p>2011 Salk Middle School Staff Resource Packet</p><p>Contents</p><p>Academic Calendar</p><p>Collaboration Structure</p><p>Collaboration Template</p><p>Bell Schedules</p><p>Bus/Hall Duty Expectations</p><p>Dress Code Expectations</p><p>Discipline Referral Form Template</p><p>Student Discipline Refocus Form All Staff Collaboration Structure</p><p>Purpose: 1. Maintain focus (SBGR and PS) 2. Create meaningful structure which enhances what is already occurring in the classroom. 3. Use the time in a way which is teacher centered. 4. To draw on the experience and expertise in our building.</p><p>Structure:  Staff will meet together in the library and sit in department and /or grade level groups.  Groups will then articulate a standard (most likely a power standard) upon which they will focus for the next month.  Groups will discuss what it will look like when students have mastered that standard and how they might help students who struggle and push students further who are able to meet the standard quickly.  Staff will determine what evidence will demonstrate level of mastery for each standard.  Groups will then review the previous month’s standard using student work and/or assessments to discuss successes and challenges.  Discussions will include what percentage of the class each teacher was able to get to standard and what the evidence for this was.  Facilitators will use protocols for sharing ideas and when appropriate sharing with the larger group. Collaboration Template</p><p>What is the standard I will be focusing on this month for collaboration?</p><p>How will this be phrased so that it is meaningful to the students?</p><p>How will I know where students are on a continuum of mastery? What evidence will I collect?</p><p>How will students know where they are on the continuum of mastery? What evidence will they have and how will that be meaningful to them?</p><p>What will I do if students are failing to develop understanding?</p><p>What will I do if students master the learning?</p><p>How will I develop a grade for students?</p><p>What will I bring to the next all staff collaboration to support the reflection of this work? Collaboration Debrief Template</p><p>What evidence will you bring to demonstrate the student learning against standard?</p><p>Who will be the main focus?</p><p>What process will we use to have the conversation around how we know where our students are on the mastery continuum and what we do with this evidence?</p><p>Grading?</p><p>Student feedback?</p><p>Student self-assessment?</p><p>Re-teaching?</p><p>Extra Challenges? Salk Bell Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:25 Five Minute Warning Bell 8:40 Period 1 8:45 – 9:45 Period 2 9:50 – 10:45 Period 3 10:50 – 11:45 1st Lunch 11:45 – 12:15 Period 4 12:20 – 1:15 Period 4 11:50 – 12:45 2nd Lunch 12:45 – 1:15 Period 5 1:20 – 2:15 Period 6 2:20 – 3:15 Halls Closed to Students 3:25</p><p>Salk Bell Schedule Thursday</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:55 Five Minute Warning Bell 9:10 Period 1 9:15 – 10:10 Period 2 10:15 – 11:05 Period 3 11:10 – 12:00 1ST LUNCH 12:00 – 12:30 Period 4 12:35 – 1:25 Period 4 12:05 – 12:55 2ND LUNCH 12:55 – 1:25 Period 5 1:30 – 2:20 Period 6 2:25 – 3:15 Halls Closed to Students 3:25 Advisory Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:25</p><p>Five Minute Warning Bell 8:40</p><p>Advisory 8:45 – 9:10</p><p>Period 1 9:15 – 10:10</p><p>Period 2 10:15 – 11:05</p><p>Period 3 11:10 – 12:00</p><p>1ST LUNCH 12:00 – 12:30</p><p>Period 4 12:35 – 1:25</p><p>Period 4 12:05 – 12:55</p><p>2ND LUNCH 12:55 – 1:25</p><p>Period 5 1:30 – 2:20</p><p>Period 6 2:25 – 3:15</p><p>Halls Closed to Students 3:25 Fund Run Schedule September 30, 2011 Halls Open to Students 8:25</p><p>Five Minute Warning Bell 8:40</p><p>1st Period 8:45-9:30 (45)</p><p>2nd Period 9:35-10:20 (45)</p><p>3rd Period 10:25-11:10 (45)</p><p>1st Lunch 11:15-11:45 (30)</p><p>4th Period 11:50-12:35 (45)</p><p>4th Period 11:15-12:00 (45)</p><p>2nd Lunch 12:05-12:35 (30)</p><p>5th Period 12:40-1:25 (45)</p><p>6th Period 1:30-2:15 (45)</p><p>Leave materials in 6th Period and head out to the field with your class. </p><p>Teachers please station around the track to monitor students.</p><p>Fund Run 2:20-3:05 (45)</p><p>6th Period (to pick up materials) 3:05-3:15 (10) End of Day 1 Hour Assembly Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:25 Five Minute Warning Bell 8:40</p><p>1st Period 8:45-9:30 (45) 2nd Period 9:35-10:20 (45) 3rd Period 10:25-11:10 (45)</p><p>1st Lunch 11:15-11:45 (30) 4th Period 11:50-12:35 (45) 4th Period 11:15-12:00 (45) 2nd Lunch 12:05-12:35 (30) 5th Period 12:40-1:25 (45) 6th Period 1:30-2:15 (45)</p><p>PM Con Schedule Between 5 th and 6 th Period</p><p>1st Period 8:45-9:30 (45) 2nd Period 9:35-10:20 (45) 3rd Period 10:25-11:10 (45) ------1st Lunch 11:15-11:45 (30) 4th Period 11:50-12:35 (45) ------4th Period 11:15-12:00 (45) 2nd Lunch 12:05-12:35 (30) ------5th Period 12:40-1:25 (45) Leave materials in 5th Period</p><p>PM Con 1:30-2:15 (45) 5th Period 2:15-2:20 (5) 6th Period 2:20-3:15 (45) SLC Week Schedule MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:25 Five Minute Warning Bell 8:40 1ST PERIOD 8:45 – 9:25 2ND PERIOD 9:30 – 10:08 3rd PERIOD 10:13 – 10:51 5TH PERIOD 10:56 – 11:34 6TH PERIOD 11:39 – 12:17 1st LUNCH 12:17 – 12:47 4TH PERIOD 12:52 – 1:30 2ND LUNCH 1:00 – 1:30 4th PERIOD 12:22 – 1:00 Students go directly to buses</p><p>SLC Week Schedule THURSDAY</p><p>Halls Open to Students 8:55 Five Minute Warning Bell 9:10 1ST PERIOD 9:15 – 9:50 2ND PERIOD 9:55 – 10:28 3rd PERIOD 10:33 – 11:06 5TH PERIOD 11:11– 11:44 6TH PERIOD 11:49 – 12:22</p><p>1st LUNCH 12:22– 12:52 4TH PERIOD 12:57 – 1:30</p><p>2ND LUNCH 1:00 – 1:30 4th PERIOD 12:27 – 1:00 Students are released directly to the buses. Hall and Bus Duty Guidelines Hall Duty – Before and After School – 8:25 to 8:40 and 3:15 to 3:30 On the weeks you are signed up for hall duty you need to be in you designated location in the morning from 8:25 to 8:40 and from 3:15 to 3:30 at which time the halls should clear. If you have a meeting or schedule conflict please arrange with another colleague to trade times so that we have consistent coverage. Hall Duty – Between Periods  Please arrange to be in the main hall during the passing period prior to your prep period.  Please be in the halls our side your door during all other passing periods. Bus Duty - We will be loading buses from the cafeteria this year. On weeks you have bus duty please be in the cafeteria as close to 3:15 as possible. Usually we can get you out of there as soon as things have calmed down and a couple buses have loaded. Basalt Duty – 3:15 to 3:30 This is an important point of supervision to keep our kids safe. On the week you are assigned to the Basalt please pick up a walky-talky in the office (unless you would rather rely on your mobile phone). When supervising this area please move back and forth along the south side of the building to so the students are aware that the area is being supervised. If you have weather tolerance issues or a schedule conflicts please make sure you trade with a colleague. It is essential that this area is covered.</p><p>Hats, hoods, bandanas, and headwraps may not Shirts must have a GENERAL DRESS EXPECTATIONS be worn in the building. SLEEVE so as to cover the shoulder. Neckline must be as high as armpit just below Shirts must collar bone. completely cover stomach and all undergarments.</p><p>Outermost pair of Shorts, skirts, & shorts or pants must dresses must be be worn at the waist. longer than mid- thigh. Four inches above the knee/“Finger-tip length” is our expectation. NO SLIPPERS. Students must keep shoes on.</p><p>Appropriate school dress prepares students for the world of work and helps to keep the focus of school on learning. We expect Salk students to follow the above and these additional guidelines:</p><p> Articles of clothing must cover the body as indicated above in all positions (sitting, standing, bending, reaching) while attending school.  Students go outside everyday during lunch. Appropriate shoes and jackets are recommended for the weather conditions.  Hats, hoods, bandanas, head wraps are not allowed (Exceptions will be made for medical, religious, and other approved reasons.)  Clothing that promotes alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, is sexually suggestive, or displays inappropriate pictures or writing is prohibited.  Any clothing that is identified as gang-related or promotes gang involvement is prohibited.  Jewelry that can pose a safety hazard is prohibited. For safety and security reasons, coats, book bags, string bags and backpacks are to be left in the locker during regular school hours.</p><p>Students who do not follow these guidelines will be asked to change their clothing, cover up, or go home if necessary. Repeated infractions of these expectations create a repeated disruption to the learning environment and consequences will be assigned.</p><p>Administration at Salk Middle School may alter any progressive steps identified as necessary to continue the safety and positive learning environment of the school Discipline Referral </p><p>The purpose of using the recommended discipline referral is to hold students accountable and encourage them to change their behavior. The referral is a tool that ensures appropriate due process, including disciplinary measures, in a manner that builds a relationship between students and staff.  The discipline referral procedures are written directly on the referral form.  Your attitude is everything when presenting the referral to the students. Don’t escalate the situation by having a showdown or by showing anger.  Build a relationship by respectfully holding students accountable for their behavior and invite them to take advantage of what you have to teach them.  Due process - Let the students clearly see where they are headed so there are no surprises.  Signing their name on the referral lets the students take ownership for their behavior. Refusing to sign the referral is a student’s choice. Just write, “refuses to sign.” If the referral ends up on an administrator’s desk, a discussion will take place about refusing a signature. Don’t send the student to the office or get into a power struggle because he/she won’t sign the referral.  One-to-one private conversations are a respectful way of confronting students. The conversation will also go smoother when the students don’t have to save face in front of other students.  Fill out the form correctly so the counselor and administrator can clearly see the students’ misbehavior and appropriate consequences can be administered. When you skip steps on the referral, due process is compromised which will be reflected in lighter consequences and more importantly, you will not provide the students with the appropriate conversations to teach them how to change their behavior.</p><p>Immediate Removal from Class</p><p>Contact an administrator to escort the student from the room or send the student to the office to see an administrator immediately when the student’s behavior is so severe and extreme that it becomes potentially dangerous to one’s physical and emotional health or provides an atmosphere that directly challenges the teacher’s authority. Some examples of misbehavior that call for immediate removal:  Health and Safety – fighting, disregard for safety of self and others  Property Loss/Damage – vandalism  Substantial Disruption – extreme and severe defiance, harassment, profanity directed to a staff member  Exceptional Misconduct – assault, lewd conduct Special note – While incidents involving theft, weapons, and drugs are severe and extreme, they require an investigation that ensures due process for the student. If you suspect that a student is involved with theft, weapons, or drugs, notify an administrator or the school security officer immediately but do NOT tell the student what you are doing. The administrator and officer will decide how to proceed, give you specific directions, and will most likely come directly to you to escort the student to the office. (FYI – Mass searches are illegal! The administrator and officer cannot come to your classroom and do a mass search for the loss of items like musical equipment or cell phones. A mass search can be legal if safety is a significant issue.) Immediate Removal Procedure 1. Call the grade level administrator or office to reach an administrator. The teacher, student, and administrator will conference in the hall. The administrator will escort the student to the office. 2. If the administrator is unavailable, tell the student to report immediately to the student office. If the student refuses to leave, call the office or administrator. Call the student office and let a secretary know the student is on the way to the office. Send an email to the appropriate administrator noting the specific details of the misbehavior. This email will be copied and sent to the student’s parent/guardian and another copy will be put in the student’s file. Please make sure your email is professional so the student and parent may read it. 3. The administrator will contact the teacher regarding consequences and a plan of action for the student. </p><p>Salk Middle School Refocus Form</p><p>What was your behavior?</p><p>Why was this behavior a problem?</p><p>What did you want/need?</p><p>What will you do next time? What other things could you have done? Name at least four behaviors that would have been more appropriate.</p><p>Are you ready to return to the routine of the class? What behaviors are you willing to use when you return?</p>