The Tuckahoe Common School District in partnership with parents and the community, will create a safe, nurturing and challenging environment where the spirit is one of open inquiry and pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The core purpose of Tuckahoe Common School District is to establish a community of learners and learning, one student at a time to become productive members of society.
Breaks Break, moving position in class Have student take frequent breaks, do errand, or active job Send student on errand Snack break Take a break Consequences Avoid power struggles Call parent or note home Card Flip Clear, consistent, and predictable consequences Do unfinished work during recess or unstructured time Have student say a nice thing to the student they called a name Logical consequence Natural consequences Office referral Reflection sheet Remove from room Speak in calm and neutral tone Take away privileges Take away unstructured or free time Praise Acknowledging positive behavior Praise student frequently Praise when cooperative and well behave Praise when good attitude and involvement occur Praise when on task Rewards Rewards and praise Call parent or positive note home Simple reward system Other Alternate Seating In Own Space Alternative modes of completing assignments Assign a buddy or partner Assign a classroom job Break down assignment Break down directions Call on student frequently Clear and concise directions Color coded folders Count to 10 Daily planner Deep breathing Draw a picture or write in a journal Encourage interaction with a more self confident student Engage student Explain assignment Explain directions Frequent eye contact Frequent home contact Give choices Have student repeat directions back Headphones Helping Students With Home Work Help student start assignment Ignore Individual work space Listen to music Model appropriate language More structured routine Move to a new location in the classroom Non verbal cues Organize materials daily Pause before giving a direction Provide a container for the student's belongings Proximity to students Reassurance Redirection Reduce assignment Reflective listening Review PBS expectations and rules Speak with student in hallway Stand while working Start Commands STOP WALK TALK strategy Stress ball or fidget Talk one on one with student Talk Ticket Talk to parent Teach conflict resolution skills Teach coping skills Teach organizational skills Teach relationship skills Teach relaxation techniques Teach social skills Teach substitute words Touch base with student Touch student on shoulder Turn desk around Use calm neutral tone Use seating disk Use timer Velcro on the desk Visual schedule