Overfield High School
What is the name of the school?
Student behavior/Disciplinary problems
What problems is the school dealing with?
Too much sitting around...old prizes....strict attendance rules
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Why did students begin to lose interest in the program?
Meeting to review of program during Spring faculty meeting
How did the principal respond to the issues?
3,000 students
What is Overfield High School's population of students?
6 years
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How long has the school been experiencing this problem?
4 years
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How long has the Student Recognition program been in effect?
2 students expelled for bringing weapons
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What has culminated due to the lack of discipline?
15 teachers down to 5 teachers
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How many teachers were involved in the program?
brainstorming of ideas and possible changes to the program
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What did teachers do during the faculty meeting?
Grades 9-12
What grades does the school service?
The first two years
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How long has the Student Recognition program been effective?
tickets to special events, dances, field trips, food as dances
What were some of the rewards that students were still interested in?
"You have done an excellent job."
What did the principal say to his staff at the end of the faculty meeting?
Urban
What type of community is the school in?
Implemented the Student Recognition Program
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What has the school done to try to address this problem?
The last 2 years
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How long has the Student Recognition been ineffective?
Compile list of ideas for teachers to review, then bring to August meeting to finalize
What did the principal decide would be a good "next step" after the faculty meeting?