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Manhattan School for Career Development

A Guide to Living and Learning Together

10th Draft

Making Successful Choices and Decisions

113 East Fourth Street New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212.477.2090 Fax: 212.228.7095

T H E N E W Y O R K C I T Y D E PA R T M E N T E D U C AT I O N JOEL I. KLEIN,

OF

C H A N C E L L O R

DISTRICT 75 BONNIE BROWN , SUPERINTENDENT

Table of Contents From the Principal Making Successful Choices and Decisions: Our Vision How “Making Successful Choices and Decisions” Work Understanding Levels Freeze Conflict Resolution (CR) Individual Action Plan Suspension and Pass

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M.S.C.D. Principals

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Appendix A

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From the Principal Dear Parents: On

behalf

of

the

Students,

Staff,

Administration,

School

Leadership Team, Parent Association and myself I want to welcome you to the Manhattan School for Career Development. As you will soon find out,

we

are

all

part

of

the

school

community with high standards where learning in a safe environment is our major goal. In order to help us to reach that goal, we have created our recognition and celebration system called Making Successful

Choices and Decisions. You will learn more about M.S.C.D. as you read our “How to be a Successful at the Manhattan School for Career Development” guide. We have tried to keep it as short as possible, but please look over the booklet carefully.

Your Principal,

Mr. Tobias Weissman

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Making Successful Choices and Decisions: Our Vision

The Manhattan School for Career Development is a school community in which all members work together to promote students’ educational, social and emotional development. We believe that all students can learn the skills to become successful lifelong learners, who will be productive and caring citizens. The M.S.C.D. system of a recognition and celebration will support success by connecting how students behave with how students learn.

Expectations for Students of the Manhattan School for Career Development Respect Safety Learn and use safe habits in school, in the workplace and at home.  Respect Time Come to school everyday on time. Follow his/her class schedule.  Respect Other Students Use proper language. Do no harm. Help others.  Respect Staff Use proper behavior. Follow directions. Use proper language.  Respect Yourself 

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Have good personal hygiene. Come to school clean and well-groomed.

How “Making Successful Choices and Decisions” Work Making Successful Choices and Decisions is based on the idea that we all

want to be part of a successful group in our homes, communities, and school. Students have the power to choose to be part of a successful school. By recognizing and celebrating successful choices and decisions, we help students want to be even more successful.

Making Successful Choices and Decisions helps by

giving us a fair way to recognize and celebrate the positive things that all students do everyday. It is based on earning Recognition Points for those things they do that meet with M.S.C.D’s expectation. Students only earn points for what they do, not what they don’t do.

Coming to School Coming to the MCSD on time earns points Coming to the MSCD late earns points

5 Recognition 0 Recognition

In class Students in each class have the opprtunity to earn 5 points.

Appropriate Arrival/Punctuality: Getting to class on time earns points

1 Recognition

Behavior: Following the school rules earns 2 Recognition points Participation: Doing all your work earns points

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Recognition

Most Points for Each Class 5 points

The points are used to recognize student’s for good work. We also have a way to celebrate when a student has earned a specific number of recognition points. We call this the LEVELS. A student can reach four levels. Each level lets a student turn in his/her points in return for celebration awards. We keep track of how many Recognition Points a student earns each week. All learners will receive a Recognition Log (Bank Book) in which his/her Recognition Points will be recorded. As a student reaches a specific number he/she will reach Level I, then Level II, Level III, then—at the highest—Level IV. Again, at each level a student can convert his/her Recognition Points into celebration awards. Students earn a maximum of thirty two (50) points for each day. The breakdown is as follows:

Arrival by 8:10am Period 1 5 points Period 2 5 points

0 or 5 points Recognition Recognition

Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 End of the day Total

5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 5 Recognition points 50 Recognition Points

Note

There are 8 periods each day. So, the most points a student can earn in 8 periods is 40. If a student adds 5 additional points for coming to school on time and 5 additional points for staying in school, the student can earn up to 50 points each day.

50 POINTS IS A PERFECT DAY! “Just Do It! You Can Do It”

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Understanding the levels Entry level 

All students upon entering school will be on entry level.

Level I When a student reaches Level I (188

Points in 5 days and maintain an average of 38 points per day):    

Certificate of Achievement Name on the Making Successful Choices and Decisions “Wall of Fame” A letter home sent from Mr. Weissman congratulating your child/student on his/her achievement. The right to convert Recognition Points at the School Store.

Level II When a student reaches Level II everything for Level I plus

(400 Points in 10 days and maintain an average of 40 points per day):       

Certificate of Achievement Name on the Making Successful Choices and Decisions “Wall of Fame” A letter home sent from Mr. Weissman congratulating your child/student on his/her achievement. The right to convert Recognition Points at the School Store. Store privileges Special events/clubs (Applications to audition for School Chorus) Level 2 trips

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Student Council eligibility

Level III When a student reaches Level III everything for Level I, II plus

(640 Points in 15 days and maintain an average of 43 points per day):   

        

Certificate of Achievement Name on the Making Successful Choices and Decisions “Wall of Fame” A letter home sent from Mr. Weissman congratulating your child/student on his/her achievement. The right to convert Recognition Points at the School Store. Store privileges Special events/clubs (Applications to audition for School Chorus) Level 2 trips Student Council eligibility Special events/clubs (Applications to audition for School Chorus) Level 3 trips Additional Classes (Art, Computer, Gym) Eligibility for Pizza party and McDonald’s

Level IV When a student reaches Level IV everything for Level I, II, III plus

(900 Points in 20 days; maintain 45 points per day):   

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Certificate of Achievement Name on the Making Successful Choices and Decisions “Wall of Fame” A letter home sent from Mr. Weissman congratulating your child/student on his/her achievement. The right to convert Recognition Points at the School Store. Store privileges

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         

Special events/clubs (Applications to audition for School Chorus) Level 2 trips Student Council eligibility Special events/clubs (Applications to audition for School Chorus) Level 3 trips Additional Classes (Art, Computer, Gym) Eligibility for Pizza party and McDonald’s Level 4 trips One pair of movie tickets Eligibility to go to BBQ or Chinese Restaurant

Students may choose to convert recognition points for items in the school store upon earning Level II status.

Freeze The student who does not average the daily points for his/her level will be required to meet with an administrator, guidance counselor or other personnel when appropriate. The student will then have one week to correct that behavior. At the end of that week the student’s progress will be reviewed. If the student’s behavior improves, he/she will remain on level and will be recognized for making appropriate choices. If the behavior does not improve the student will be placed on a freeze where upon

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student can not use the privileges of his/her level. However, points can still be earned and banked. If at the end of the 5 day freeze period the student’s behavior has not improved, he/she will be dropped one level.

LEVEL I average per day (188/5): 38 LEVEL II average per day (400/10): 40 LEVEL III average per day (640/15): 43 LEVEL IV average per day (900/20): 45

Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution is designed to help a student regain control of his/her behavior. Its purpose is to help the student develop more responsible behavior.

When any student chooses CR situation they can not earn points.

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There are four types of Conflict Resolution at the Manhattan School for Career Development:

Conflict Resolution 1 (CR1) IN CLASS A student chooses a CR1 situation when he/she refuses to follow the verbal warning of classroom staff. This takes place in the classroom at the student’s desk. A verbal or written plan for rejoining the class activity must be completed.

Conflict Resolution 2 (CR2) IN CLASS If the student continues to choose disruptive or irresponsible behavior he/she will be choosing CR2. This takes place at the student’s desk or in a separate location in the classroom. The student will be given another opportunity in class to write a plan with the assistance of a teacher or paraprofessional.

Conflict Resolution 3 (CR3) IN CR ROOM 509 If the student refuses to complete a CR2 plan and continues to interfere with other student’s opportunities to learn, he/she will be choosing CR3. The student will then be escorted by paraprofessional to CR ROOM 509. A completed Discipline Referral Form must be sent with the student. Note

Remember that points cannot be earned while a student chooses Conflict Resolution (CR).

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Conflict Resolution 4 (CR)

CR 4 is for a major behavioral incident which presents a clear and present danger or injury to a student or school personnel, or significant damage to the building. When a student chooses CR 4, the student will be placed on what is the equivalent to a Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS). PASS will be held in school at a separate location and the student will not participate in the daily activities of the school. Work will be assigned by the teacher for each day that the student remains in CR 4. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified whenever a student has been placed in CR 4. No points are earned while in CR 4. Appropriate behavior must be demonstrated before a student is returned to class.

Individual Action Plan The

Individual

developed

Action by

Plan the

(IAP)

is

student’s

parent/guardian, classroom teacher, school administrator and related service provider. Specific

behavioral

goals

and

consequences will be developed to modify

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behaviors, which have been interfering with school success.

The IAP is designed to

provide additional support for students in crisis.

Suspension and Pass If a student is suspended from school he/she will return to Entry Level.

The

student does not lose points that he/she has earned. Points will be banked until the student

has

earned

the

privilege

of

spending them at the school store.

MSCD Principals We want parents/guardians to be a productive part of our MCSD school community. Making Successful Choices Making Successful Choices and Decisions

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and Decisions (M.S.C.D.) is your child’s ma p to success. Please Join Us!

OUR GOAL IS FOR EVERY STUDENT TO HAVE A POSITIVE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

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Appendix A Description of Point Earning Students have an opportunity to earn 5 points per period. The student must be participating in class and doing work in order to be eligible for points. 5 Maximum Points 1- Appropriate Arrival/Punctuality To earn this point the student must arrive in class on time. 2-Behavior

To earn this point the student must act appropriat ely and participat e in class.

2-Participation

To earn this point the student must attempt to complete his/her assigned task and

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request help from a staff member when necessary. Additional Points 5-Timely Arrival

To earn this point the student must arrive at school between 7:50am8:10am.

5-End of the day

To earn this point the student must remain in school for the entire day.

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Copyright © 2007 by Manhattan School for Career Development Last Updated: 3/20/2007 12:49:00 PM

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