Not do class and homework
Fail to return work
Do partial assignments
Never make up missed work
Have poor attendance and punctuality
Express little concern for own success
Chose not to study or complete study guides
Chose to not do extra credit
Only do the absolute minimal expectations to pass with the lowest grade possible
Be more concerned with social activities, friends, and after school plans
Come to class unprepared
Have incomplete assignments
Blame others, things, circumstances, etc
Make many excuses
Excessively ask for help
Inability to work independently
Come to class unprepared, frequently ask for paper, or lose writing utensil a lot
Overly rely on others for help, clarification, or answers
Tier I Interventions
Before you start, a few important points:
Try multiple interventions
Try each intervention for a minimum of 4-weeks and over 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time.
Further details on each intervention is linked here.
Interventions:
Alternative modes of completing assignments
Assign a classroom job
Call parent or note home
Card Flip
Clear, consistent, and predictable consequences
Daily planner
Do unfinished work during recess or unstructured time
Logical consequence
Natural consequences
Rewards, Simple Reward Systems, & Incentives
Take away privileges
Take away unstructured or free time
Talk one on one with student
Talk to parent
Teach conflict resolution skills
Teach coping skills
Teach organizational skills
Teach relationship skills
Teach relaxation techniques
Teach social skills
Visual schedule