TPS
BEST CHARACTER PROGRAM
The TPS BEST Character Program is designed to build leadership qualities, increase parental involvement, and pro- mote academic achievement. We strive to reduce the amount of office referrals and build academic gains and effective parental involvement. Studies of effective school and after school programs show that they can contribute to many positive outcomes, including fewer crimes and incidents of vandalism, improved academic performance, and decreased drug use among children and youth.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
TPS Character Programs - We believe that this program will help decrease repetitive difficult behaviors that continually take away from the education of other students. These programs are designed to reiterate that education in a safe environment is a priority and problematic behaviors will not be tolerated.
The features of the BEST Character program include:
- Expectations and consequences that are clearly stated and explained to all students.
- Stress on self-respect, regard for others a spirit of pride.
- Rules that are consistently and fairly enforced.Teachers contacting parents to share any disciplinary, accident or other concerns.
- Teachers not sharing explicit details with anyone other than parent(s) or guardian(s).
- Students write their version in the space provided on disciplinary referral for conferencing and redirecting.
Students begin with 100 points each 9-weeks. Students that have maintained 80 points at the end of the 9-weeks are invited to the IMAGE RALLY. Students with 100 points will receive a special privilege day. If a student falls below zero, parents will be contacted and scheduled for a conference with the teachers and an administrator. Any student receiving Assistant Principal Referral or other infractions that call for immediate administrative actions in a grading period will not attend the IMAGE RALLY for that 9-weeks.
The Student Code of Conduct is the main document for disciplnary proceedings. TPS will utilize Class Dojo and Remind communication platforms for assisting with managing behavior. Students must strive to maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, must not have committed a severe behavior infraction, must not have been referred to the after school detention program during the current school year, and must not be involved in any on-going pattern of misbehavior. Students must strive to maintain the aforementioned expectations. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action that may include removal from office.
PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the BEST program at Tuskegee Public School is to assist students in self-discipline, setting limits and decision-making. This character program is tied directly to the school’s 2016-2017 Continuous Improvement
Plan Goal 6: Create a climate that fosters academic and social growth,
Strategy 1: Students will be recognized for demonstrating academic and behavior growth.
The character programs are as follows:
- Joseph Asberry National Elementary Honor Society
- TPS Greeter Program
- TPS Student Government Association
- BEST Program (9-weeks IMAGE Rally)
- BEST Peer Readers Program • BEST Science Club
- BEST Green Thumb Growers • 4-H School Program
- TPS Cheerleaders
- TPS Robotics
- TPS BEST Tech Student Team
- Smoke Signal Journalist
- Volunteering and Involved People (VIP) Program
TPS BEST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
The following programs provide continuous support for at-risk learners by giving them extra learning time and experiences. These Afterschool program play a key role in engaging youth in the learning process by providing oppor- tunities to explore interests, gain competency, solve problems, assume leadership roles, develop a group identity with similar aged peers, connect to adult role models and mentors, and become involved in improving their communities. In addition to keeping youth safe while families are working, these programs help school age children build emotional, social, and academic skills, and can include extra learning activities, homework assignments and structured cultural and sports activities.
- TPS Mad Scientist Club
- TPS Journalist Club
- TPS Basketball Teams
- TPS Dazzling Dance Team
- TPS Robotics Team
- TPS Student Government Association
- TPS Archery Club
- TPS Green Thumb Growers
- TPS Cheerleaders
- TPS Anne Lewis Book Club
- TPS Soccer Team
- TPS Math Club
- Tuskegee University Afterschool Feeding Program
Community collaborations are with the following:
- Tuskegee Occupational Therapy Program
- Tuskegee University School of Engineering
- Tuskegee University Marching Band Piperettes
- Tuskegee University Chemistry Department
- Tuskegee University School of Agriculture (CANES)/Afterschool Feeding
- Tuskegee Recreational Department
- Macon County Cooperative Extension
- Tuskegee News and Too Good for Drugs
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