Pod Expectations
What must a resident do upon awakening?
Books out of room, shower sets in.
Why might a resident be put in reset?
Making threats, cussing, becoming overwhelmed/anxious, not following pod expectations/staff's directives, arguing/bickering.
What are dining expectations?
Sit down, wait to be called to wash hands, bring point card up to staff, be quiet, give staff utensils, wash table.
Who's responsible for keeping track of point cards?
Residents.
What must a resident do in order to advance off of OPOD, Special Programming, and Zero Status?
Residents must earn all period points.
What will happen if residents aren't following pod expectations/staff's redirections?
Reset.
What is the consequence if a resident refuses a reset?
Failed to earn period point.
T or F: Teachers have the same power as staff when it comes to resets/processing with residents?
True
What are some ways a resident can earn points? Name 3
Pod activity, cleaning/chores, coloring/writing/reading, PPI's, reading, make bed, shower.
Why might a resident be placed on special programming?
Numerous extended resets, behavioral issues, fighting, other major offenses.
What are the expectations during pod activity?
Participate, listen, positive interactions.
What is the purpose of a reset?
To give the resident a break/breather so that they have the opportunity to regroup/rethink and to cool off to prevent a potential crisis situation.
What are the expectations for residents in school?
Sit down quietly, wait for instructions, get to work, listen to teachers.
What are some reasons a resident is placed on Red Card/Zero Status?
Contraband, staff manipulation, multiple failed period points for the same thing/behavior.
What are some level 3 privileges? Name 2
PS4, Nintendo Switch, half off items in school, 9:30 bedtime, 15-minute phone calls.
What is the reasoning behind structured free time?
To give residents something constructive to do that keeps them busy and out of trouble.
What must residents do in order to be processed out? Who processes out residents?
Be quiet in their rooms, sitting on bed, calm and cooperative. Staff that puts resident in reset.
What are the expectations when walking to class and through hallways?
Being quiet, listen to staff, not communicating with other residents in other pods.
What happens if a resident fails to earn a period point?
They repeat the day that they were on, lose buying power for that hour
What are room time expectations? What is the consequence for not following expectations?
Doors cracked, not talking to peers, quiet and not being disruptive. Failure to do so can result in failed to earn period point.
How many phone calls do residents on each level get? What are phone time expectations?
Level 1: 1 10-minute phone call a day
Level 2: 1 10-minute phone call each shift
Level 3: 1 15-minute phone call each shift
*If parents/guardians live separately, residents may call them both*
Take phone calls in room, talk at a respectful level, hang up when staff tells you the time is up
What are possible outcomes if a resident is continuously put in resets for the same behavior?
Failed period points, zero status, special programming.
What are the expectations when a resident wants to go to another pod/classroom to get off of pod?
Being respectful, following pod expectations, following staff's directions
What happens if residents loses or destroy their point cards?
They lose all the points they had earned on that card.
When can a resident touch an intercom?
When by themselves on pod/classrooms and in need of assistance.