2022-2023 Independence Middle School Handbook

Integrity Motivation Success Section 1B: Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support Program and Expectations Independence Middle School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Plan Section 1B: Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support Program and Expectations Independence Middle School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Plan Positive Behavorial Interventions and Supports is a pro-active process to develop a learning environment where students and teachers feel appreciated, safe, and respected. Reinforcers are used to assist faculty/staff in focusing on positive aspects of student behavior and to assist students in making the right choice. VENDING MACHINES The vending machines are turned off during breakfast and during lunch. Operation Schedule for Drink/Snack Machines ON: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:40 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. OFF: 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. GLASS BOTTLES Drinks in glass containers are forbidden on school property. VENDING MACHINES The vending machines are turned off during breakfast and during lunch. Operation Schedule for Drink/Snack Machines ON: 8: 15 a.m. - 1 2:00 a.m. OFF: 1: 05 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8: 15 a.m. 1 2:00 p .m. - 1: 05 p.m. Integrity Motivation Success GLASS BOTTLES Drinks in glass containers are forbidden on school property. What is PBIS? STUDENT CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE Refer to the Grayson County Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct. I ntegrity M otivation S uccess What is PBIS?  1 st 9 weeks - Field Day  2 nd 9 week - Twin County Cinema  3 rd 9 weeks - Blue Ridge Bowling Alley  4 th 6 weeks - Wytheville Recreation Center ( see next page for more info ) • 1st 9 Weeks - TBD • 2nd 9 Weeks - TBD • 3rd 9 Weeks - TBD • End of Year - TBD STUDENT CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE Refer to the Grayson County Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct. I ntegrity M otivation S uccess Planned Incentive Activities for the End of Each Grading Period Criteria for End of Grading Period Activities Positive Behavorial Interventions and Supports is a pro-active process to develop a learning environment where students and teachers feel appreciated, safe, and respected. Reinforcers are used to assist faculty/staff in focusing on positive aspects of student behavior and to assist students in making the right choice. Planned Incentive Activities for the End of Each Grading Period

11  Attendance - No more than 1 unexcused day absent (3 unexcused check-ins/ unexcused check- outs = 1 absence  Must have at least a “C” in all core classes for the nine weeks  No out-of-school suspensions  No office referral resulting in in-school suspension, after-school detention, or bus removal 11  Attendance - No more than 1 unexcused day absent (3 unexcused check-ins/ unexcused check- outs = 1 absence  Must have at least a “C” i all core classes for the nine weeks  No out-of-school suspensions  No office referral resulting in in-school suspension, after-school detention, or bus removal  Student record is cleared at the beginning of each nine weeks. * Remember an excused absence is a parent note ( p to 5 for the year ), doctor’s excuse, death in the family, or summons to court. st maintain a passing grade in all core classes Independence Middle S l’s Positive Behavioral Inter entions and Supports Plan  1 st 9 weeks - Field Day  2 nd 9 weeks - Twin County Cinema  3 rd 9 weeks - Blue Ridge Bowling Alley  4 th 6 weeks - Wytheville Recreation Center ( see next page for more info ) Independe ce Middle School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Plan

Criteria for End of Grading Period Activities