Student Code of Behavior

School Safety

See Something, Say Something. If students see or hear about something that is potentially dangerous for an individual or our school community, it should be reported to an adult on campus immediately. Students can use the statement forms found in the main office or file an anonymous Sprigeo report found on our school website.

Discipline

We believe that all students are capable of learning and being productive members of our school community. We do not tolerate bullying, harassment, physical aggression, threats of violence, or any behavior that impedes the learning or safety of others. We utilize progressive discipline and restorative practices. Restorative practices are a form of accountability where students must be able to articulate the harm that they have caused with their actions, and work collaboratively with our school community to repair the harm that was caused and/or engage in a learning experience. This may include a written reflection, attending a speaking engagement or watching a recording of a speaker, a research assignment, a restorative conversation, completing campus service or other community service project, a rehabilitation program, or counseling. In cases of repeated behaviors and/or actions that meet the criteria for suspension or expulsion, discipline may include revocation of privileges, detentions, suspensions, enrollment in an alternate school, or expulsion.

Behavior to and from School

The school's behavior standards and consequences apply not only to students when they are on campus, but also on the trip to and from school. This includes going to, during, or coming from a school-sponsored activity such as a school field trip. It is important that students travel to and from school in a safe and courteous manner. Students are not to trespass on private property on route to school or home.

Incident Reporting

Students may report/document an incident or issue, by: Speaking with a trusted adult at school or at home who can help you determine the best next step; completing an incident form in the main office; submitting a Sprigeo report on our school website. Students can complete a “Counseling Request Form” to request an appointment with a counselor. This may be helpful if you are experiencing a challenge with your friend group or conflict with others.

Vandalism

Students who vandalize school property will be fined, assigned campus service, and may face additional disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension.

Hall Pass

During class time, students are allowed in the halls only with a hall pass and specific permission from the teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a pass prior to leaving a classroom. Students without a pass will be sent back to class by supervisors.

Gum

Gum is not allowed on the Adams campus. If a student is found chewing gum, they will be asked to dispose of the gum. Students that do not comply with this rule may be referred for further disciplinary action as prescribed by the teacher or an administrator.

Adams Consequence Matrix

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The Consequence Matrix demonstrates how specific behaviors will be handled by the AMS faculty in the classroom and by the administration.

Adams Citizenship/Work Habits Matrix

Adams Middle School staff is fully invested in teaching students pro-social behavior and promoting outstanding citizenship. In order for us to work together on this goal, the Citizenship Matrix below is a general outline for student behavior and citizenship in the classroom. Students earn citizenship marks each semester, with progress reports each quarter.

	Outstanding (Exceeds Expectations)	Satisfactory (Meets Expectations)	Needs Improvement (Approaching Expectations)	Unsatisfactory (Below Expectations)
Behavior	Goes above expectations outlined in SOAR Matrix. Uses Chromebook as a tool for learning (on task)	Follows expectations outlined in SOAR Matrix. Uses Chromebook as a tool for learning (on task)	Struggles to follow behavior expectations (SOAR Matrix). Uses Chromebook for non-learning purposes in class (off task)	Often does not follow behavior expectations (SOAR Matrix). Regularly uses Chromebook for non-learning purposes (off task)
Engagement and Effort	Is engaged in class and seeks out opportunities for growth. Demonstrates more than necessary effort to succeed.	Is engaged in class. Demonstrates necessary effort to succeed.	Is sometimes disengaged or off-task in class. Demonstrates some effort to improve.	Is often disengaged or off-task in class. Rarely demonstrates effort to improve.
Preparedness	Prepared for class daily (charged Chromebook, all necessary materials)	Prepared for class daily (charged Chromebook, all necessary materials)	Sometimes unprepared for class (Chromebook not charged, does not have necessary materials)	Often unprepared for class (no Chromebook/ Chromebook not charged, does not have necessary materials)
Homework	Turns in ALL homework on time	Usually turns in homework on time	Homework is often missing/late	More than half of homework assignments missing/late
Tardies and Absences	No unexcused tardies. Takes responsibility for making up absent work. Seeks out help when needed.	Usually on time for class. Takes responsibility for making up absent work. Three or more unexcused absences.	Sometimes on time for class. Needs reminding to make up absent work/ does not fully complete missed work.	Excessive (more than 5) tardies. Does not make up for absent work in a timely manner.

*Generally, students earning different grades across categories receive the lower grade.

*Students must earn a U in at least two categories in order to receive a U in Citizenship.

Eagle Reflection

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The Eagle Reflection is an opportunity for a student to reflect about behavior preventing them from a successful outcome in the classroom. The teacher may ask a student to complete a reflection in order to support redirection toward positive behavior.