Wild Card
Who is the one middle school staff who only has cats? No dogs.
Miss Sarah-- 2 cats. Louie and Miss Kitty.
What are the two types of restriction?
Behavioral and Clothing
When should I have my point card?
At all times.
When you are counted to a 3, what are you expected to do?
Take a 5-minute break to reset and return back to your work.
Name 2 middle school therapists
Miss Serena, Miss Maddie, Miss Ryleigh, Miss Sarah, Miss Kerstin, Miss Jordan
Which middle school therapist has been here the longest?
Miss Serena. 3 years and 3 months
What do the colored lines mean on my point card?
Pink line- Behavioral Restriction.
Yellow line- Clothing Restriction.
What do I do if I forget my point card? How do I get a new one if I lose or destroy mine?
Ask a staff to help get point card.
When transitioning in the hall, are we allowed to go down another hall without staff or being told?
No. Staff must be able to have eyes on you to ensure safety.
Which Middle School therapist likes watching Wrestling?
Miss Sarah
Now that I am in middle school, who are we allowed to communicate with? Such as in the halls or transitioning.
Not allowed to talk to the elementary. Only the middle schoolers.
What behaviors can lead to each restriction type?
Behavioral:
Breaking Confidentiality; Using treatment issues against peers/bullying.; Physical violence; Racial/ethnic/religious/sexual slurs; Drug and Alcohol Violations; Weapon Violation; Stealing; Destruction of Property; Any other unsafe behavior (as deemed by Leadership team)
Clothing Restriction:
Undergarments are visible (tape belts are offered by staff) ; Negative Messages on Clothing (alcohol, drugs, violence and or sexual innuendos/refusal to turn shirt inside out) ; Tank tops (must have a shoulder strap of at least one inch thick) ; Length of shirts (shirt needs to be covering skin when standing – meeting the pants/shorts/skirt) ; Length of shorts, skorts or skirts (too short- 3 inches above the knee when standing) ; Hats (refusal to remove; a hood on a sweatshirt is considered a hat if it is worn on the head while wearing the sweatshirt) ; Transparent clothing/strapless or low cut or revealing clothing not allowed. ; Holes in pants (holes in pants three inches above the knee when standing are not acceptable, unless a pair of shorts or leggings are worn under the ripped pair of pants)
What do the physical colors of my point card represent? (the entire point card. Not the lines)
Blue Point Card-if client earns 90-100%
Pink Point Card-if client earns 80-89%
Yellow Point Card-if client earns 70-79%
Green Point Card-if client earns 69% or less
If you receive a bus conduct report, what happens?
You are put on restriction and parents/guardians will be called to update about their behaviors.
Which middle school therapists said they enjoy working out as a relaxing hobby?
Miss Kerstin and Miss Serena
When presented with a problem, how do you think you should handle it now with higher expectations? Example: if someone is triggering you within a session
Try ignoring, using kind positive words to ask for the trigger to stop, working it out together without being reactive, going to staff as last resort if needed.
How long does restriction last? answer include both clothing and program, points awarded for answering both correctly
24 hours for behavioral or until they complete their work given while on restriction.
For clothing infractions, clients may be able to fix it immediately and end their restriction at this time. (such as flipping shirt inside out, etc.)
What color point card do I need to earn snack?
Blue
What happens if you are not listening and refuse to give your point card to a staff when they request it?
Staff will remind you that all of your points will be taken from the day if you do not give the point card up at that time.
What do all the middle school therapists share as a reason why they enjoy working here?
They are getting to work with kids while making a difference from seeing them all improve and doing their best.
Who were the two middle school therapists who's favorite fruit is Pineapple?
Miss Jordan and Miss Kerstin
I'm on restriction, now what: answer relates to expectations while on restriction
You will have to complete work during lunch during restriction. If not completed then, you can work on it during Daily Review.
You will not be permitted to talk to other students.
Your points will go from able to earn 15 to 8 for 1 full day.
How do I earn 15 points no questions asked? What three rules do I need to follow?
Completing work, Following Directions, Managing Impulsivity.
What are you expected to be able to earn within Middle School instead of shopping?
Earning a snack
What are the things you can do to help out your middle school therapist?
Provide kind words, compliments, meaningful drawings and/or notes, and hugs.