George Washington George Washington

Carver HighCarver High

1591 Pennsylvania Street 1591 Pennsylvania Street

Memphis, Tennessee 38109Memphis, Tennessee 38109

(901) 416-7594(901) 416-7594Mrs. Michele Mason, PrincipalMrs. Michele Mason, Principal

Carver’sCarver’s Blue Ribbon Team Blue Ribbon Team

Michele S. Mason James Bulloch, Sr.

Steve Bratcher Elisa Johnson

Patricia Pickens Dewayne Harris Shalifia Darden Clarence Shaw

Parent:Ms. Chaundra Saulsberry Students:Devin Anderson/Gabrielle Macklin

Cobra’sCobra’s Vision Vision

The Vision of G. W. Carver is to elevate the level of performance of its students in the classroom, to motivate

them toward positive achievements in life and to help them become productive members of society and their respective

communities.

Cobra’sCobra’s Mission Mission

The mission of the staff and community

of G. W. Carver High School is to ensure

that all students acquire and apply

the knowledge and skills to become

productive citizens in a diverse society.

Philosophy StatementPhilosophy Statement

It is our philosophy that tolerance,

acceptance of responsibilities, caring and

self-sufficiency are trademarks of being a

good citizen. Our mission is to instill in

our students these qualities that will make

them productive members of our society.

Goals and/or ObjectivesGoals and/or Objectives(Results expected are decreases and increases of at least 20%) (Results expected are decreases and increases of at least 20%)

Decrease absenteeism Decrease class cutting Decrease tardiness

Decrease referrals Decrease dress code

violations Decrease suspension Decrease fighting

Decrease failure

Increase attendance Increase recipients of

academic awards Increase number of

students with perfect attendance

Increase students receiving citizenship awards

Increase student retention rate

Increase parental involvement

School ProceduresSchool Procedures

Students report to 2nd period at 7:20AM Students must exit the building at 2:45PM unless they

are participating in an afternoon school program, tutoring or activity.

Students have 5 minutes to change classes. Students must eat on their assigned lunch schedule,

unless otherwise directed by the Administration. Students must use the restroom during the 5 minutes

between classes. Students must retrieve their textbooks and supplies from

lockers before homeroom, during their lunch period or after school.

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

Students must adhere to rules posted in each teachers’ classroom (due 9/9/07 to Mr. Bulloch)

During instructional time, any students in

the hall must have a hall pass.Students must bring all necessary materials and

supplies to class each day.At no time, should a student remain in another

teacher’s class unless prior arrangement is made.

Cobra’s RulesCobra’s Rules

Cooperate with School Authorities

Attend Daily and on time

Responsible Behavior (Keep hands, mouth and objects to ourselves!)

Verification for all tardies and absences

Excel Daily

Rewards for appropriate behaviors

Rules & Regulations Rules & Regulations ImplementationsImplementations

Students are given a Parent/Teacher/School compact between them, their teachers and their parents.

Teachers discuss handbook students.School Administrator reinforces rules &

procedures during grade level meetings and assemblies

Rules and procedures are posted throughout building.

Program ElementsProgram Elements

Tutoring CoachesCourse RecoveryPlatoSupplemental Tutoring ServicesASPIRE (Student Leadership

Program)/CFRC

Character Education:Character Education:Teach the Child and the CurriculumTeach the Child and the CurriculumIncorporated into the school curriculum

daily/Advisory PeriodsImplemented in the classroom lesson

plansImplemented in the Aspire Program, as

well as several other after school programs

Reinforced with Student Assemblies/Rewards

School Safety PlanSchool Safety Plan

Faculty monitors hallways during changing of classes and assigned staff members walk hallways during class.

Metal detectors checkVisitor’s passSchool OfficerEmergency DrillsEmergency Procedure PLAN

In-School Suspension PlanIn-School Suspension Plan

• In-School Suspension Plan as identified by the Action Steps. • Referral to ISS will be made by the Administration. • Monitoring will be made by staff selected by Administration. Students will be required to complete classroom

assignments. Teachers will receive notification and submit assignments to ISS teacher by the end of the day.

Behavior contract must be completed and signed (both parent and student)

ISS classroom /student must earn 11 out of 14 possible points and complete all assigned work in order to exit ISS Program. (See ISS report card)

Monitoring ProcessMonitoring Process

Gather and analyze student data.Gather and analyze other school data.Analyzes and action teams will suggest

ideas for improvement.

Classroom InterventionsClassroom Interventions

• Includes discussion of problems, modification of classroom setting, behavior modification sheet, contacting parent, request of parent conference, and other means of identifying ways to help the student successfully meet expectations.

Parental InvolvementParental Involvement

• Includes contacting parent to discuss negative classroom behaviors, prior actions that have been taken, identify appropriate goals, and determine ways to help student meet these goals successfully.

Office ReferralOffice Referral

• After the fourth offense, teachers should refer the student to the office for administrative discipline which may include in-school suspension or a short-term suspension

Administrative Initiated Parental Administrative Initiated Parental ContactContact

• Inform parents of last options and state disciplinary steps that will be taken if behavior continues. Administrative action may include short-term suspension or a hearing for long-term suspension.

Last StrawLast Straw

• Recommendation for alternative education or filing for expulsion

Action StepsAction Steps

School-wide Behavior Intervention Plan(All incidents must be documented)1st offense-Conference with student2nd offense-Telephone conference with parent3rd offense- office referral/referral to Behavioral Specialist4th-ISS5th-Home Suspension6th –Board suspension

• Discussion (s) with Behavior Specialist, who will refer the matter to appropriate support personnel which include the following: School Counselor, Family Resource Center Manager, Social Worker, Psychologist, S-Team, School Resource Officer, Coaches, and community resources. The support personnel will determine what non-punitive interventions may be used to help the student be successful.

Prevention ModelPrevention Model

Big Brothers/Big Sister Peer Mentoring Program (Aspire/Sober Cobra’s)

Bullying Awareness CommitteeDrugs, Gangs and Violence Prevention

Forum The “Talk”/Annual ReinforcementParental Involvement

Intervention PlanIntervention Plan

Metal detector checksHallway monitoringPeriodic room checks for electronic

devices ISSBehavior Modification

EvaluationEvaluation

Blue Ribbon WebsiteAttendance ReportSuspension ReportReferralsConference

ResultsResults

Increase parental involvement Reduced dress code violations Reduce failure and dropout rates Reduce referrals to office Reduce student altercations Reduce suspensions (home & board) Reduced tardies to school and class Increase test scores on all school & state tests

Celebration of Successes!Celebration of Successes!

Principal’s ListHonor RollDistinguish Honor RollPerfect AttendanceClass DayHonors Program Honor SocietyBeta ClubFRC Student Recognition Awards (Spins for Successes)

ConclusionConclusion

An old African saying states “that it takes a village to raise a child”. At George

Washington Carver, we realize the impact of this saying. We would like to modify

this saying from an educational standpoint: It may take a village to raise a child, but “it takes a hardworking, cooperative

and inclusive staff and faculty to develop a well-rounded productive

member of our society”.