Using foundational literacy programs, anchor charts, and a positive school culture to promote
student success!
ROAR…Raising Our Academic Rigor Through
“PAWS”itive Practices
Laying the FoundationSMILE and SCHOLAR
S- Small Group
M- Multi-Sensory
I- Interactive
L- Learning
E- Experiences
What is SMILE?
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.
SMILE…Clear Creek Style
First 5-10 MinutesIntroduction of letters and sounds including how to form them with the mouth
American Sign LanguageHigh-frequency wordsInteractive songs and materialsFast-paced
Whole Group
Students move to small groups…•Review and practice
•Read predictable books
•Practice handwriting
•Word Work activities
Example Lesson Plan
S-SpellingC-Creative WritingH-HandwritingO-Oral LanguageL-Language MechanicsA-Appreciation of LiteratureR-Reading
What is SCHOLAR?
Monday-ThursdayFoundations of Common CoreConventions of Standard EnglishMini-LessonMove into small groups
What is SCHOLAR?
Tubs
Practice decoding,fluency, and sightword vocabulary
Written Component
Small Groups
Conventions of Standard EnglishCapitalizationPunctuationSpellingGrammar
Making writing interesting for your audience
Thursday’s Whole Group
Power of consistent instruction
Advantage of focusing on core skills
Benefit of leveled small-group instruction
Why SMILE and SCHOLAR?
Anchor ChartsKeeping the reading flowing through the grade levels.
To use common vocabularyScaffolding along grade levelsConsistency across grade levels
What?
Why?
HCPS Power Standards with agreed upon vocabulary
Clear Creek teachers created templatesEach grade level made own charts to fit grade
level needs
Power Standard Title
“I Can/I Will…” Statement
Visuals and GraphicOrganizers
Vocabulary
What is on the anchor charts?
Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in K-2.
*Color-coded*
Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in 3-5.
How the anchor charts are used.
Cubs with CharacterBuilding a positive school culture!
P-Positive
B-Behavior
I-Interventionsand
S-Supports
PBIS
Proactive and interactive approach to establish a 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
What is PBIS?
PBIS at Clear Creek ElementaryThis 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
PBIS Team
PBIS at Clear Creek Elementary
Behavior Expectations Posters
1st Nine Weeks-Wii Dance Party
2nd Nine Weeks-Book and a Blanket
3rd Nine Weeks-Double Bubble Party
4th Nine Weeks-Field Day
Cubbie and Rewards
Paws from Teachers and Specialists
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!
Paw Pledge
Paw Pledge
Positive Attitudes While Showing Unified Pride
PAWS UP
Increase in attendance
Positive and calm environment
Reduced behavioral disruptions
Increased academic time
Increased students achievement
Benefits of PBIS
Clear Creek Cheer
Any Questions?
We invite you to look at our school website for more information:
www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ccs/
Thank you!