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Perseverance
Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition
Attitude
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a
person's behavior
Career and College Ready
The knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to successfully complete entry-level, credit-bearing
college courses, participate in certificate or workplace training programs, and enter economically viable
career pathways
Kindness
1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
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Positive Behavioral Intervention Support
The diagram below outlines the different levels of support that exist for students to meet The
Academy’s academic and social expectations. Most students will be sufficiently supported
within the first tier as a result of the following: Positive relationships between teacher and
student, a set of high expectations that are clear and consistent school-wide, and the
opportunity to change/modify behaviors as well as be reflective in the process. Students not
responding in Tier Zero will be offered more intensive and individualized support in Tiers One
and Two.
Tier Two
Intensive/Individualized
Referral to SAT team
Individualized Behavioral Plan
Evaluation of Placement
Tier One
Problem Solving
Reflection (Referral) Sheets
PTSC (Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences)
Increased Academic Support
Tier Zero
Universal Support
Classroom & School Wide Expectations
Advisory
Daily Grade
PACK Points
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Behavioral Expectations and Protocol
Behavior
Description
Protocol
Electronics
Cell Phones
Cell phones will remain out of sight between the
hours of 8:30-1:35 unless given specific permission
by a teacher within the classroom. This includes in
the classrooms, in the bathrooms, and in the
hallways.
Cell Phones
1st Violation: Verbal warning by teacher,
student puts it away.
Ear Buds
Ear buds will remain out of sight from 7:30-12:35
unless given specific permission by a teacher within
the classroom during independent work. All students,
staff and visitors entering The Academy are expected
to remove their ear buds at the front door before
entering the school.
Academic Engagement
Lap Tops & Computers
Lap tops and computers (both school and personal)
are to be used for school purposes only between the
hours of 8:30 and 1:35. Students are not allowed to
use the laptops to listen to and/or view music and
music videos.
Students are required to be awake, unplugged and
focused on classroom tasks at all times.
2nd Violation: Phone gets locked in safe until
1:30.
Ear Buds
1st Violation: Verbal warning by teacher,
student puts it away.
2nd Violation: Ear buds gets locked in safe until
12:10.
Lap Tops & Computers
1st Violation: Verbal warning by teacher,
student closes the inappropriate site.
2nd Violation: Pack Check and loss of
lap/computer use for the period.
1st Intervention: Gentle reminder from teacher
2nd Intervention: Personal conversation to
problem solve ways to improve engagement
3rd Intervention: Pack Check, Phone Call
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Language
Dress
Breakfast Conduct
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Inappropriate language is a disruption to the learning
environment. The use of inappropriate language
includes, but is not limited to
 Topics of conversations referring to sex,
drugs, alcohol or are unkind in nature
 The use of foul language
 Misuse of the English language
 Any other language or topic of conversation
that teachers deem inappropriate
1st Violation: Verbal warning by the teacher,
students stops behavior
Students are expected to dress and groom themselves
for success. Refer to the following guidelines.
 Clothing must be clean and odor free
 Bath, shampoo, use deodorant and practice
good dental hygiene
 Skirts and shorts must be appropriate length
(fingertip test)
 Apparel must be free of reference to drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, violence and obscenities
 No exposed undergarments (including bras,
underwear and boxers)
 Clothing should not reveal the absence of
undergarments
 No pajamas or slippers
 Clothing should cover the breasts, stomach
and buttocks
 No apparel judged by the staff to be
disruptive of the educational process
 Breakfast is self-serve in the gym before
school and ends at 8:25 a.m.
Student can choose one of the following to
remedy the violation
2nd Violation: PACK Check
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Alter clothing so that the violation does
not exist (turn shirt inside-out, pull
pants up, remove inappropriate jewelry)
Obtain a change of clothes from home
Obtain a change of clothes from school
nurse
If the student does not choose one of the above
options, a parent will be called and student will
be sent home with the expectation they will be
dressed appropriately the following day.
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Lunch
Snack Cart
Leaving the Classroom
Dismissal
Breakfast is should be eaten in the gym at a
table
Clean up after yourself (scrape, rinse and
stack your dish)
Wipe off table when all students are finished
eating
Put your chair and table away
Accidents happen…clean up after yourself
when they do
Practice good manners (smile and say thank
you )
If students ordered lunch, it will be delivered to them
during period 4/7.
A snack cart will circulate classrooms from 9:5010:20. Items on the snack cart will be available for
purchase during that time. Students should be patient
and wait in line to purchase their items
Students are expected to check in with his/her
teacher before leaving the classroom. Students will
require a pass to visit the school nurse, guidance
counselor, principal and social worker. Long periods
of time out of the classroom are not appropriate.
Students will be dismissed from school after the
pledge at the end of Advisory Period (1:35).
1st Violation: Verbal Reminder of proper
conduct
2nd Violation: Pack Check
1st Violation: Verbal reminder of lunch
expectations
2nd Violation: Pack Check
1st Violation: Verbal Reminder of Snack Cart
Expectations
2nd Violation: Pack Check
1st Violation: Verbal warning by teacher
2nd Violation: Pack Check
1st Violation: Verbal warning by teacher
2nd Violation: Pack Check
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Student Name:
Teacher:
Date/Time:
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Reason for Referral (check below):
o Perseverance
Describe Problem:
o Attitude
o CCR
o Kindness
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Student Reflection
1. What prevented me from making the right choice?
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Next steps to solve the problem and supports needed:
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Parental Contact (Circle One): E-mail
Date:___________________
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Phone Call
PTSC
Teacher Initials:___________________
SWIS
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Classroom Grade Rubric
Expectation
PERSEVERANCE
Description
-Put forth your best effort
-Be engaged for the entire class
-Remain in class
-Revisit class assignments when necessary to improve
performance
ATTITUDE
-Refrain from inappropriate conversations
-Stop a discussion when your teacher asks THE FIRST TIME
- Challenge yourself academically
-Approach problems appropriately and seek out the
necessary supports when necessary
-Sit in assigned seat
- Use appropriate tone and level
-Participate appropriately in class discussion
-No cell phones or personal computers
-Use headphones only after given permission by your teacher
-Take headphones out after one request
-Play your music at a level so only you can hear and you can
still hear your teacher
-return to assigned seat after cleaning up, and be ready for
daily grade and teacher dismissal
- No swearing
- No gossiping or speaking unkindly about other
-Be kind and compassionate to others
-Be aware of other’s personal space
CAREER & COLLEGE READY
KINDESS
*1=met expectation, 0=Did not meet expectation
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*Score
The Academy’s Response to
Milford’s New Attendance Regulations
 Advisors will work with students to support good attendance patterns
 Make-up work guidelines and expectations due to absenteeism will be
determined by the classroom teacher
 Students arriving 15 minutes late to a class will be marked absent however;
will still receive credit for daily class work
 It is the students’ responsibility to track absences and missed assignments
on PowerSchool
 Good and/or improved attendance will be rewarded through our …Run
with the Pack program
 Parents are expected to call the main office when his/her child is sick
 We can’t teach you if you are not here
 Appeals process and documents are shared in a Google folder for all
students
 Later start time was developed to reduce the number of absences/tardies
from 1st period classes
 Leaving school without permission is not acceptable (several video cameras
will alert staff when someone leaves)
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Focusing on the Positive!
Akita Pack Points
Students can earn “Pack Points” in a
variety of ways throughout the school
day. These points are given in the
form of tickets where students can
use them for weekly drawings as well
as a quarterly silent raffle with items
such as gift cards and school gear.
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NAME:___________________________
Schedule Skeleton
MON/WED (A)
8:15-8:30
TUE/THURS(B)
Breakfast is free for all that arrive before school.
Breakfast in Gym
8:30-9:50
(Period 1)
(Period 6)
Block 1
9:50-10:30
(Period 2)
Period 2
10:30-11:10
(Period 3)
Period 3
Snack Cart
11:10-12:30
(Period 4)
Block 2
Lunch is free and
served in class
12:30-1:10
(Period 5)
Period 5
1:10-1:35
Advisory
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Advisory
(Period 7)
Academy Guidance Suite
Students at The Academy are scheduled into classes that they need in order to fulfill their
graduation requirements as outlined by the Milford Public Schools.
Graduation Requirements
For the Class of 2016
In order to graduate from the Milford Public Schools, a student must acquire 22.4 credits including, but not limited
to:
4.0 credits of English (including 0.5 in composition and 0.5 in literature following sophomore year),
3.0 credits of Mathematics (including 1.0 in Algebra),
3.0 credits of Social Studies (including 1.0 in Survey of America, .5 in Civics, and .5 in Global),
3.0 credits of Science,
1.0 credit of Physical Education,
0.5 credit of Health,
1.5 credits in vocational/arts electives (Business, Family and Consumer Science, Music, Technology, or Visual Arts),
and
0.4 credits through successful completion of performance standards in writing, math, literacy and technology.
For the Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019
In accordance with the Board of Education, the Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019, in order to graduate from the
Milford Public Schools, will need to acquire a minimum of 25 credits, including but not limited to:
4.0 credits of English
4.0 credits of Mathematics (including 1.0 in Algebra),
3.0 credits of Social Studies (including 1.0 in Survey of America, .5 in Civics, and .5 in Global),
3.0 credits of Science,
1.0 credit of Physical Education,
0.5 credit of Health,
1.5 credits in vocational/arts electives (Business, Family and Consumer Science, Music, Technology, or Visual Arts),
and
0.4 credits through successful completion of performance standards in writing, math, literacy and technology.
Additional credits and core course requirements, including performance standards for graduation, will be designated
and communicated by April 2015.
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Academy Advisory
At The Academy, we pride ourselves on developing strong personal relationships with students and
working to develop the whole person.
Our advisors serve as the students’ mentor, so that their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
needs are met as they achieve personal and academic independence.
Students meet every day with their advisors and participate in a whole school assembly at least once per
week.
Students can receive up to .5 credits for Advisory by completing theme-based projects assigned
throughout the school year.
Advisory Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Whole School Circle (Gym)
Goal Setting
Mini lessons
Academic Conferencing
Whole School/Small Group “Kick You Out”
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Student/Parent Contract
STUDENTS:
I _______________________________ understand and agree to all aspects of The Academy’s …Run
(Print Name)
with the Pack positive behavioral support plan. As a member of The Academy community, I am proud to
commit to my education, be respectful to myself and others and take responsibility for my behavior.
Student Signature____________________________
Date:_______________________
PARENTS/GUARDIAN:
I _______________________________ will support my child in The Academy’s …Run with the Pack
(Print Name)
positive behavioral support plan. I agree to be an active participant as my child works towards achieving
their high school diploma and becoming career and college ready.
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________
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Date:______________________