It is my goal to use positive behavior supports as often as possible. I work hard to teach my students my expectations so that they understand the procedures of my classroom. Additionally, my 2nd year students help my 1st year students learn and follow the procedures so that our classroom community can function well. Most of my students respond well to positive reinforcement, and discipline beyond the Mini-Economy system is rare.
A classroom mini-economy is used for both reward and behavior modification. Each child will apply for and earn a classroom job. Jobs will be assigned based on quality of the application, an interview with the teacher, and references. Jobs have differing salaries based on the importance of the job. Students will earn from 25 to 40 Boyd Bucks per week.
Monetary rewards will be given whenever the class (or an individual) is complimented by another adult in the school. For example, if a teacher comments on how well the class is walking down the hallway, the class will receive $5.
Fines may be assessed when students do not meet classroom expectations. Fines include but are not limited to the following.
* Missing or incomplete assignment $15
* Failure to place homework in the appropriate folder $10
* Failure to put up chair $5
* Failure to close closet doors $5
Fines will also be assessed for excessive talking, failure to stay on task, and other inappropriate behavior. These are at the teacher's discretion.
In addition to the Mini-Economy, Mrs. Boyd uses the Mayflower Mill Elementary School-wide Behavior Expectations.
While extremely rare, Mrs. Boyd reserves the right to use other forms of behavior supports such as individual behavior plans, lost recess, daily report cards, and phone calls to or conferences with parents if students do not respond to the Mini-Economy . The goal of these additional options will always be to help the child learn and function in the classroom.