Class Rules:

• Be respectful and prepared.

• Stay in assigned area.

• Follow directions.

• Complete assigned tasks.

• Raise your hand before speaking in class.

• Ask permission before leaving your assigned area.

The county wide level system is a Contingency Plan used in all BED separate setting classrooms throughout Cumberland County Schools.  The Contingency plan is based on a level system with points associated with each level in order to determine the success of a student regarding behavior on a daily basis.  The levels are as follows:

ENTRY LEVEL (E)

SUCCESS DAY:

80 of 100 points (80% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

3 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

5 success days (not necessarily consecutive, so it may take 2 weeks)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with class/group rules.
• Participate in group sessions.
• Have all school supplies ready.
• Keep a neat and clean appearance.

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• Must be escorted at all times away from classroom.
• Must be on chair restriction.

ENTRY LEVEL (E.5)

SUCCESS DAY:

80 of 100 points (80% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

3 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

5 success days (not necessarily consecutive so it may take 2 weeks)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level responsibilities.
• Keep desk and area clean.
• Walk quietly, in a straight line, when in the hallway.
• Exhibit proper table manners in lunchroom.

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• Must be escorted at all times away from classroom.
• May gain permission to leave assigned area in classroom.

LEVEL 1 (L 1)

SUCCESS DAY:

85 of 100 points (85% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

4 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

8 success days (not necessarily consecutive)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level and Entry Level.5 responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with peers.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with teachers.
• Make eye contact when talking with others.

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• May gain permission to leave assigned area.
• May have 2 minute unescorted bathroom usage twice per day.

LEVEL 1.5 (L 1.5)

SUCCESS DAY:

85 of 100 points (85% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

4 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

8 success days (not necessarily consecutive)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level, Entry Level.5 and Level 1 responsibilities.
• Express feelings in a calm voice.
• Will be absent only with legitimate reason.
• Show good sportsmanship.

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• May gain permission to leave assigned area.
• May have 2 minute unescorted bathroom usage twice per day.
• May run errands for staff.

LEVEL 2 (L 2)

SUCCESS DAY:

90 of 100 points (90% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

4 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

10 success days (not necessarily consecutive, so it may take 3 weeks)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level, Entry Level.5, Level 1 and Level 1.5 responsibilities.
• Will be able to maintain a mood appropriate to the situation.
• Will willingly complete assignments 90% of the time.
• Get Agenda or tracking sheet signed daily by mainstream teacher.

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• May gain permission to leave assigned area.
• May have 2 minute unescorted bathroom usage twice per day.
• May run errands for staff.
• May earn the privilege of being mainstreamed in 1 class.

LEVEL 2.5 (L 2.5)

SUCCESS DAY:

90 of 100 points (90% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

5 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

10 success days

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level, Entry Level.5, Level 1, Level 1.5 and Level 2 responsibilities.
• Demonstrate appropriate peer relations in all areas (i.e. lunch, bus, halls, etc.)
• Interact appropriately with adult authority figures
• Get Agenda or tracking sheet signed daily by mainstream teacher(s).

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• May gain permission to leave assigned area.
• May have 2 minute unescorted bathroom usage twice per day.
• May run errands for staff.

• May earn the privilege of being mainstreamed in up to 3 classes.

LEVEL 3 (L 3)

SUCCESS DAY:

95 of 100 points (95% of possible points)

SUCCESS WEEK:

5 out of 5 success days each week

TIME PERIOD:

IEP Team Decision

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all Entry Level, Entry Level.5, Level 1, Level 1.5, Level 2 and Level 2.5 responsibilities, all school rules, and all rules issued in the Cumberland County Board of Education Code of Conduct book. .
• Will demonstrate appropriate responses to school problems.
• Will demonstrate appropriate responses to personal problems
• Get Agenda or tracking sheet signed daily by mainstream teacher(s).

LIMITATIONS ------ PRIVILEGES:

• May gain permission to leave assigned area.
• May have 2 minute unescorted bathroom usage twice per day.
• May run errands for staff.
• May earn the privilege of being mainstreamed for all classes.
• May go on field trips with mainstream class.
• May earn recommendation for non-separate placement after maintaining Level 3 for a minimum of  10 consecutive days.

LEVEL ZERO

DEFINITION: Temporary period of isolation in designated area of classroom(corner or carrel), during which the student is placed on a Level Zero contract and is not allowed to earn points or privileges until contract is completed.

The student will be placed in Level Zero for the following:

Serious offenses

Fighting

Destruction of property

Stealing

Disrespectful/rude (continued disrespect, rude behavior after teacher redirection)

Non-compliance (continued non-compliance after teacher redirection)

Truancy

Threatening others (continued threats after teacher redirection)

After completion of the Level Zero contract resulting from a serious offense, the student will receive a drop of one-half level from his/her current level (i.e., from Level 2 to Level 1.5). 

Rules of Level Zero

No talking

Must raise hand for attention

Cannot leave area without staff permission

Lunch in isolated area of cafeteria

Limited bathroom and water privileges

Required restitution (may be in form of restitution letter)

Student must complete a Level Zero contract

No writing on, in, or near Level Zero cubby

Sample – Level Zero Contract

ABC Order

Definitions of words from ABC Order

Sentences with words from ABC Order

Math sheets

Definitions

75 word report (science, history, current events, etc.)

Language worksheets

Letter of restitution

WAYS TO LOSE A LEVEL

If you earn LEVEL ZERO for a serious offense.

(drop back a half level, i.e. from Level 2 to Level 1.5)

If you are suspended from school.

(drop back a whole level, i.e. from Level 2 to Level 1)

POINT SYSTEM

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YOU MAY EARN UP TO A TOTAL OF 100 POSSIBLE POINTS IN A FULL DAY.

EACH INFRACTION PROHIBITS YOU FROM EARNING 2 POINTS IN THAT CLASS/TIME PERIOD.

ON SHORTENED DAYS OR DAYS WHEN A STUDENT CHECKS IN LATE, THE TOTAL WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF POINTS EARNED TO POSSIBLE POINTS.

THE TEACHER, TEACHER ASSISTANT, SUBSTITUTE OR ADULT IN CHARGE WILL DOCUMENT BEHAVIORS ON A DAILY LOG.

DOCUMENTATION CODES

1. Aggression (physical)
2. Bullying
3. Complaining/Arguing/Mumbling
4. Disrespectful/Rude
5. Using someone else’s property without permission
6. Failure to return to class
7. Unauthorized possession of objects (gum, candy, cell phone, music system, toys, cigarettes, etc.)
8. No Homework/ incomplete assignments
9. Inappropriate touching
10. Yelling –other inappropriate verbal behaviors
11. Late to class
12. Limit testing
13. Making Excuses
14. Non-compliance/oppositional
15. Out of area
16. Profanity

17. Lack of appropriate school supplies
18. Running in halls and/or building

S.      Sexual harassment

STEPS TOWARDS SUCCESS

     AA. Walking away/resolving conflict appropriately

     BB. Ignoring teasing

     CC. Accepting Redirection

     DD. Showing respect to peers/adults

     EE. Prepared for Class