Character Counts

Six Pillars of Success:

Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

Respect

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

Caring

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Link to Character Counts website

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JOHN MUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHERE CHARACTER COUNTS!

THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!

QUESTIONS TO ASK FOR GOOD DECISION-MAKING

1. Have I thought about the way my choices are likely to help or hurt other people?
2. Am I living up to the Six Pillars of Character by being trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring and a good citizen – even if I have to give up something I want?
3. If I cannot find a way to live up to one of the Six Pillar values without sacrificing another, am I making the choice I think will be best for society in the long run?

♦ Reflect on the QUESTIONS TO ASK FOR GOOD DECISION-MAKING while reading the scenario and responding to the questions.

- - SAMPLE STORY - -

Bob was bullied by a group of boys. The boys were constantly calling Bob mean names. One of the boys pushed Bob so he decided to tell the office. Every one of the boys was punished. The office never told the students who told, but everyone started avoiding Bob. Many students thought he acted like a snitch for telling.

Written by an anonymous student in Mrs. Barnasyan’s Muir Time class

1. What would you have done if you were Bob?
2. If Bob didn’t tell an adult, how would the situation ever have improved?
3. Is verbal bullying any “less bad” than physical bullying?
4. Why do some groups of kids decide to pick on one student? What would you do if your group of friends suddenly started picking on a student?

R E S P E C T

Welcome Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students!

Link to Student Info/Events > Deaf Awareness Month

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are involved in all aspects of John Muir Middle School. 
• DHH students come in all shapes, all sizes and all abilities from Gifted to general ed to Special Ed. 
• We have interpreters for students who require this level of service.
• ASL has been offered to all students and we offer permits to students who are proficient in ASL.
• We love our CODA students!!!
• We email DHH parents the daily bulletin to keep them informed.
• We are familiar with interfacing with various phone relay services.

Email Mrs. Sandra Kelley, sandrakelley@burbankusd.org or give her a call at 818/729-3800, ext 22860, to schedule a tour and see our friendly Middle School!

Schoolwide Behavior Expectations

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• M
  ake responsible choices
• U
  se time wisely
• I
  mprove yourself
• R
  espect others

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John Muir Middle School Office Discipline Referral and PBIS Flow Chart

Teacher, Model, Practice, Reteach
Observe Problem Behavior

	MINOR	Is the misbehavior MINOR or MAJOR?	MAJOR
Classroom Interventions	←		→	Office Discipline Referral
REFOCUS REDIRECT RESET	MINOR CLASSROOM MANAGED:		MAJOR OFFICE MANAGED:	Administrator Meets with Student
Parent Contact And Intervention specialist Contact	· Inappropriate Language/Profanity · Teasing · Defiance/Non-compliance (see definition) · Disrespect (Minor) · Disruption · Dress Code Violation · Lying/Cheating · Physical contact (non-aggressive) · Property Misuse · Tardies #1-3		· Abusive Language · Arson/False Alarm · Disruptive Disrespect/Defiance (see definition) · Dress Code Violation · Harassment/Bullying · Academic Honesty · Fighting/Physical Force · Property Damage · Technology Violation · Tardies 4+ · Use or Possesion of: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Weapons, Banned Items	Administrator Assigns Consequences/ Intervention Plan
Parent Contact And Consequences Or ODR				Administrator Documents in Aeries and Notifies Parent

· Nonverbal Correction	· Student Conference	· Reset in Another Teacher's Classroom
· Gentle Verbal Correction	· Acknowledge Positive Behavior	· Ignore Behavior
· Proximity Correction	· Review Expectations	· Frequent Eye Contact
· Change Seat	· Timeout	· Praise When On Task
· Daily Check-In	· Give Choices
· Parent Contact

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Muir Schoolwide Behavior Expectations Matrix

	Make Responsible Choices	Use Time Wisely	Improve Yourself	Respect Others
Cafeteria and Eating Areas	I will... throw away my trash put my belongings in a safe and appropriate place	I will... make room for others when I am done eating eat before playing	I will... walk to nutrition and lunch use appropriate language keep my electronic devices turned off	I will... Take my place at the end of food lines Keep my hands to myself and respect the personal space of others
Lower Campus and Lower Field	I will... finish my food before going to the lower campus stay 10 feet from the fence	I will... use the restroomand drinking fountain before the end of break periods return equipment to the ball room quickly and politely leave the lower field as soon as tshe bell rings	I will... play appropriately in play areas socialize appropriately in non-play areas keep my electronic devices turned off	I will... resolve conflicts calmly and maturely report injuries and emergencies to an adult immediately follow the direction of all adults
Restrooms and Locker Rooms	I will... keep my hands to myself use paper products appropriately and with economy	I will... use the closest open restroom to my classroom exit the restroom when I have finished using it	I will... flush and wash my hands with soap pick up any paper towels I may have dropped keep my electronic devices turned off	I will... use the 500 hall boys' restroom when I am in 6th grade only refrain from horseplay respect the personal space and privacy of others
Hallways and Staircases	I will... use hand rails appropriately speak at an appropriate level	I will... be mindful of the bell schedule use passing periods efficiently to ensure I get to my destination in time seek permission from an adult before entering unsupervised hallways at nutrition and lunch	I will... use appropriate language report threats and emergencies to an adult immediately keep my electronic devices turned off	I will... keep an appropriate distance from others stay to the right keep my hands to my self
Auditorium	I will... fill in all empty seats keep food and drink outside	I will... enter quietly and be seated when directed stay seated until dismissed	I will... focus my attention on the presentation or performance keep my electronic devices turned off	I will... applaud and laugh when appropriate keep my hands and feet to myself

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PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (link to District website)

Report BULLYING and CRIME by emailing

StopBullying@burbankusd.org

or call

818-729-4589

to make an anonymous report

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