Using foundational literacy programs, anchor charts, and a
positive school culture to promote student success!
SMILE and SCHOLAR
S- Small Group
M- Multi-Sensory
I- Interactive
L- Learning
E- Experiences
 Started at Clear Creek in 2008.
 Beneficial for the students
 Program was revamped at Clear Creek in
2010-2011 school year to offer more for
advanced students, and to add extra for ESL
students.
 First 5-10 Minutes
 Introduction of letters and sounds
including how to form them with the
mouth
 American Sign Language
 High-frequency words
 Interactive songs and materials
 Fast-paced
•Review and practice
•Read predictable books
•Practice handwriting
•Word Work activities
 Monday-Thursday
 Foundations of Common Core
 Conventions of Standard English
 Mini-Lesson
 Move into small groups
 Tubs
 Practice decoding,
fluency, and sight
word vocabulary
 Written Component
 Conventions of Standard English
 Capitalization
 Punctuation
 Spelling
 Grammar
 Making writing interesting for your audience
 Power of consistent instruction
 Advantage of focusing on core skills
 Benefit of leveled small-group
instruction
Keeping the reading f lowing through the grade levels.
 HCPS Power Standards with agreed upon vocabulary
 Clear Creek teachers created templates
 Each grade level made own charts to fit grade level
needs
 To use common vocabulary
 Scaffolding along grade levels
 Consistency across grade levels
 Power Standard Title
 “I Can/I Will…” Statement
 Visuals and Graphic
Organizers
 Vocabulary
*Color-coded*
Building a positive school culture!
 P-Positive
 B-Behavior
 I-Interventions
and
 S-Supports
 Proactive and interactive approach to establish a
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positive culture in school
Supports social, emotional, and academic success
Uses data-based decision making to align curriculum
and behavioral supports for students and staff
Three-tiered system approach to establish a positive
learning culture and individualized behavior support
Allows for schools to be effective learning
environments for all students
 This is our 5th year.
 Implemented in order to establish a
positive approach to behavior
management
 Established consistent expectations
throughout the school
 Representative from each grade level
 Coaches
 Meet once a month or more
 Cubbie Counsel-meeting for student
interventions
 1st Nine Weeks-Wii
Dance Party
 2nd Nine WeeksBook and a Blanket
 3rd Nine WeeksDouble Bubble
Party
 4th Nine WeeksField Day
As a cub, I pledge to
always do my best.
I will always show respect
and be kind
to everyone.
I will be responsible
and safe.
I am a Cub with Character!
 Positive Attitudes While Showing Unified Pride
 Increase in attendance
 Positive and calm environment
 Reduced behavioral disruptions
 Increased academic time
 Increased students achievement
We invite you to look at our school website for more
information:
www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ccs/