SAFETY

       Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

 

OBEDIENCE

       Follow all directions given in a prompt and courteous               manner.

 

ATTITUDE

           Always be respectful.

 

RESPONSIBILITY

              Be prepared.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

 

At Live Oak Middle School, we strive to teach responsibility and positive behavior to our students.  Our students achieve this by following a specific group of behavioral expectations.  These expectations are broken into four specific categories around the school.  They are as follows:

 

Cafeteria Expectations:

       

        We will stay in line facing the front.

        We will sit at our assigned table.

        We will use our “inside” voices.

        We will keep our assigned area clean.

 

Hallway Expectations:

 

        We will keep moving in one direction.

        We will stay to the right.

        We will not run.

        We will line up along the wall quietly.

        We will have a pass to leave class.

 

Bathroom Expectations:

 

        We will dispose of trash in garbage cans.

        We will flush after each use.

        We will be quick.

        We will wash hands before leaving.

 

Classroom Expectations:

 

        We will be prepared.

        We will listen and follow directions.

We will raise our hand to speak and wait to be

       called upon.

        We will avoid distractions and disruptions.

We will keep hands feet and other objects to

       ourselves.

 

 

 

SWPBS BEHAVIORAL “ORANGE” BINDERS

 

The orange binder is where teachers keep a visible record of your misbehavior in class.  Every teacher in the school follows the guidelines for using the orange binder as set forth by the LOM SWPBS Committee.  Each semester, you will receive a fresh start in the orange binder.

 

Guidelines for Minor Infractions:

 

Minor Infractions may include but not be limited to: throwing trash, not having materials in class, out of seat without permission, excessive talking, etc.

 

1^st infraction          warning

2^nd infraction         phone call home

3^rd infraction         alternate assignment given

4^th infraction          referral to the office

Each additional infraction – referral to the office

 

Guidelines for Major Infractions:

 

Major Infractions may include but not be limited to: chewing gum, hitting, using improper language, disrespect, direct disobedience, etc.

 

1^st infraction – immediate referral to the office.

 

 

 

 

You will receive rewards for exhibiting positive behavior during the school year.

 

$$$EAGLE BUCKS$$$

 

You will receive EAGLE BUCKS for exhibiting positive behaviors such as helping someone who has dropped their books, picking up trash in the hallway without being asked, helping other students, assisting teachers, etc..

 

Eagle Bucks can be redeemed on the last Wednesday of each month that school is in session.  Any redemption for free clothing/hats/shoes will take place on the last Friday of the month which is designated as PBS day.

 

You may “purchase” the following:

2 bucks – restroom/water break

3 bucks – front of breakfast line/remove ID violation

4 bucks – free hat or shoe day

6 bucks – remove 1 tardy/dress code violation

6 bucks – free shirt day

8 bucks – free jean day

10 bucks – free dress day

 

FALL FUN DAY/MAY DAY

 

You are able to attend a fun filled afternoon each semester as long as you have not been given detention, received a paddling, study hall, or a suspension during that semester.  The Fall Fun Day will take place prior to the Christmas Holiday .  Our May Day celebration takes place the Monday of Final Exam week.