Dojo
What are Dojo Points for?
Reinforcing positive behaviors we want to see out of our students (kindness, helping others, being respectful, working hard on assignments, etc.).
A student has violated the SKTCS Student Code of Conduct, who do you refer them to?
Dr. Medina
What curriculum are we using for Morning Circles?
The Positivity Project
How many times will we execute Behavior Resets this year?
4 times (Start of Year, After Halloween, After Winter Break, After Spring Break)
Your class spent the morning testing and now everyone is very antsy, having trouble sitting still. Should they do Recess or Mindfulness during that block?
Recess
Aside from reinforcing positive behavior, what is another primary function of Class Dojo?
Communicating with familes
You notice a student has come to school today acting very grumpy. This is unusual for them who is the first person you should refer them to?
Mr. Dee
What function will the Closing Circles serve this year?
To highlight and shout out specific positives from the day for and from each student
What are the categories of expectations to be reviewed?
Classroom, Hallway, Lunch/Recess, and Bathrooms
Who is the first person you should notify if a student is exhibiting a pattern of negative behavior?
Their parent/guardian
What things can students use their dojo points for?
PBIS store prizes, access to PBIS Parties, Classroom incentives, etc.
Your class is scheduled to take a math test. You notice that a particular student always gets nervous and agitated during tests. Who should you refer them to?
Mr. Dee. He can help them calm down and mentally prepare to take the test
Who facilitates a Restorative Circle?
For now, the DSEL, but eventually staff and certain students that have been trained.
Where do you find the behavior expectations for your classroom?
The behavior contract you and your homeroom students create at the beginning of the year
You notice that many of your students are getting frustrated with an assignment. What can you utilize to help everyone manage their emotions?
Mindfullness
Why is it significant that the P in PBIS stand for "Positive"
Because PBIS is all about recognizing positives in our students, not about highlighting the negatives
A student is withdrawn and more emotional than usual. Do you refer them to Mr. Dee or Mr. Patterson?
Mr. Patterson. The less obvious the source of of the student's trigger is, the more you should lean DSEL.
Where do you find your daily Positivity Project Lesson?
In the P2 2023/24 calendar under your grade level and the week of the school calendar we are in.
What 2 frameworks are all expectations, regardless of category, based upon?
FREE and CHAMPS
In any situation, what is the one factor you have the most control over?
The way you react to it
How do you best maximize the odds that a Dojo point will reinforce positive behavior?
By giving it to the student directly (out loud), as soon as possible, and in a consistent manner.
Statistically speaking, data shows that which adult has the best chance at effecting a positive outcome of a student's behavior at school?
A parent or guardian
What is the purpose of utilizing a Restorative Circle?
To help the student(s) hear and empathize with each others feelings, thoughts, and perspectives in order to resolve conflict in a way that helps both parties learn, grow, and heal from the situation
How long do you need to practice and drill your class in all the behavior expectations?
Until they can demonstrate all expectations without prompts, redirections, or re-dos.
What is the #1 factor that can help prevent behavior issues in your classroom
Consistent Structure/Expectations