Weatherstone Explorers SAIL both inside the classroom and as they move about campus. The goal is to get caught SAILing. So what does it mean to SAIL?

S - Safe

A - Accountable

I - Independent

L - Leader Safe

Weatherstone Explorers are SAILing when they behave in ways which keep themselves and others safe.

Keeping hands and feet to self, picking up objects on the ground or floor, holding doors for others, not throwing inappropriate objects.

Accountable-Weatherstone Explorers are SAILing when they are accountable for their actions and for their learning. They accept responsibility for homework, coming to school prepared, respecting school rules, treating others kindly and acknowledging their mistakes.

Independent-Weatherstone Explorers are SAILing when they act independently. They follow directions the first time told, make good choices, complete work on time, and honor timelines for projects, homework and classwork.

Leader-Weatherstone Explorers are SAILing when they set the example for others. They show the ability to be a leader and not a follower.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Within the school community our class earns SAIL tickets from other teachers when walking in the halls, during specials and in the cafeteria. These SAIL tickets help students earn Fun Friday.

CLASSROOM

Within the classroom we will give "tickets" to students who we see SAILing within the classroom. The student will put their name on the back of the ticket and place it into the classroom SAIL bucket. At the end of each day 2 student's names are drawn from the bucket and allowed to visit the candy jar. Then all tickets for that day are placed in another bucket and saved until the end of the week. At the end of the week, all of the week's tickets are put together and 2 names are drawn as the Super SAILors for the week. The SuperSAILors are allowed to choose a prize from the prize box. While most students respond very well to our SAIL system, there are occassions when students need reminders of school rules. Within the classroom we use 1-2-3 Magic (written by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph. D). An example of how this system works is as follows:

TEACHER: Does everyone understand what you are to do? You may begin the assignment but remember no talking during this assignment. (Girl student Suzy is talking to the person sitting next to her but that student is giving her the quiet sign or just ignoring her.)

TEACHER: (Walks over to Suzy and whispers) That's one. (Suzy stops talking and begins to work quietly. After about 10 minutes Suzy is finished with her work and again begins to talk to her neighbor.)

TEACHER: Suzy. (Suzy looks at teacher and teacher shows Suzy 2 fingers) (Suzy again stops talking and begins to read a book. After reading a couple of pages, Suzy begins to tell her neighbor about the book she is reading.)

TEACHER: (Walks quietly over to Suzy and whispers.) That's 3. Please go to the time out desk for 5 minutes. Set the timer on the desk and when the time is up you may return to your desk. Students will be given 3 chances before they receive a consequence.

The consequences are as follows:

Strike 1 (occurs after 3 like example above) - Time out taken at desk in back of room or other location designed by teacher.

Strike 2 (occurs when a student has received a strike 1 and then has 3 again) - You will receive an immediate phone call from the teacher in which we will state which school policy has been violated. By the time you receive this phone call, you will know we have already had a time out and ultimately 6 chances to correct their behavior.

Strike 3 (occurs when a student has received a strike 1, a strike 2 and then has 3 again) - Student will be written up and referred to the office. You will receive a phone call from the office or from the teacher.