Step 1
Length:
Students remain on Step 1 for 10 school days with satisfactory behavioral
performance. At the end of ten days, students move to Step 2 without a petition
meeting.
Criteria:
Step 1 is an orientation step. Movement to Step 2 is automatic with a daily
average of at least 80% for 10 school days. Step 1 is a time for learning the
expectations and requirements of the school and the Steps to Success Program. It
also provides teachers an opportunity to record baseline behavior data for each
student. The goal for students is to increase performance on a daily basis,
preparing them to meet the more rigorous expectations in Steps 2, 3, and 4.
Privileges:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1-6)
 Eligible for Friday Clubs
with 80% weekly average or
greater
 Eligible for daily prize box
with an 80% or greater daily
percentage
MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)
 Eligible for Friday Clubs
with 80% weekly average or
greater
Step 2
Length:
Students remain on Step 2 for a minimum of 20 school days before they move to
Step 3.
Criteria:
Students on Step 2 are expected to achieve the following goals and criteria.
Movement to Step 3 occurs after these expectations have been met.
 Daily average of at least 80% on point sheet for 20 school days
 Consistent goal area averages of at least 80%
 Consistently return signed point sheets
 Complete at least 80% of all homework and class work assignments
 Consistently participate in counseling and social skills sessions
 Identify and begin to use anger management strategies with staff prompts
 Demonstrate age-appropriate interactions with staff and peers
Privileges:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs
with 80% weekly average or
greater
 Eligible for daily prize box
with an 80% or greater daily
percentage
 Eligible for intramurals (only
6th grade)
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 Eligible for extra recess/gym
classes
 School store visit 1x per
week
 Permission to leave class
with a buddy
MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs
with 80% weekly average or
greater
 Eligible for intramurals and
sports programs
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 School store visit 1x per
week
 Permission to leave
classroom unescorted
Step 3
Length:
Students remain on Step 3 for a minimum of 30 school days before they may petition
for Step 4.
Criteria:
Students on Step 3 are expected to achieve the following goals and criteria.
Movement to Step 4 occurs after these expectations have been met.
 Daily average of at least 85% on point sheet for 30 school days
 Consistent goal area averages of at least 85%
 Consistently return signed point sheets
 Complete at least 85% of all homework and class work assignments
 Consistently participate in counseling and social skills sessions
 Identify and begin to use anger management strategies more frequently (8085%) and with fewer staff prompts
 Attend school on a regular basis
Privileges:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs with
85% weekly average or
greater
 Eligible for daily prize box
with an 85% or greater daily
percentage
 Eligible for intramurals (only
6th grade)
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 Eligible for extra recess/gym
classes
 School store visit 1x per week
 Permission to leave classroom
unescorted
 Eligible for school jobs
MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs with
85% weekly average or
greater
 Eligible for intramurals and
sports programs
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 School store visit 1x per week
 Permission to leave classroom
unescorted
 Eligible for school jobs
 Opportunity to be a peer tutor
Step 4
Length:
Students remain on Step 4 for a minimum of 30 school days before they can petition for
a transition meeting.
Criteria:
Students on Step 3 are expected to achieve the following goals and criteria. Movement
to the transition phase can be considered only after these expectations have been met.
 Daily average of at least 90% on point sheet for 30 school days
 Consistent goal area averages of at least 90%
 Consistently return signed point sheets
 Complete at least 90% of all homework and class work assignments
 Consistently participate in counseling and social skills sessions
 Initiate anger management strategies independently and consistently
 Attend school on a regular basis
 Consistent effort and participation in core content classes
 No suspensions, truancies, behavior referrals, or police interventions
Privileges:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs with
90% weekly average or greater
 Eligible for daily prize box
with an 90% or greater daily
percentage
 Eligible for intramurals (only
6th grade)
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 Eligible for extra recess/gym
classes
 School store visit 1x per week
 Permission to leave classroom
unescorted
 Eligible for school jobs
 Earn a voucher for lunch with a
staff member (1x)
 Earn a $500 gift certificate to
school store
MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Eligible for Friday Clubs with
90% weekly average or greater
 Eligible for intramurals and
sports programs
 Eligible to earn reward trips
and attend field trips
 Eligible for monthly reward
activities
 School store visit 1x per week
 Permission to leave classroom
unescorted
 Eligible for school jobs
 Opportunity to be a peer tutor
 Earn a voucher for lunch with a
staff member (1x)
 Earn a $500 gift certificate to
school store
Transition Phase
Criteria:
When a student has met the requirements and expectations of Step 4 and
consistently demonstrates respectful and responsible behavior, an IEP meeting
should be called to discuss a less restrictive placement.