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HUGO SCHMIDT ELEMENTARY

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:

1. School District: Hillsborough

2. Grade Levels: K-5

3. Student Enrollment: 768

4. Percent of ESOL Students: 4%

5. Free and Reduced Lunch Percent: 51.3%

6. Percent of Students With IEP's: 19.9%

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TEAMING:

The reason our PBS team works so well together is because of diversity. Our team consists of one representative from each grade level, ESE, specials, support staff, guidance and administration. The principal and the assistant principal are both contributing members and their insight is very valuable as the team forms recommendations. Our diverse team respects the opinions of each member and builds upon their strengths.

Our team meets every month to analyze the data, discuss possible solutions to notable trends and implement recommendations as appropriate.

Information is share on a monthly basis at the school wide faculty meeting. We also take this opportunity to reward and recognize one another. The entire staff is involved and takes turns in recognizing peers for outstanding participation. Training for new staff members is handled one on one, by a PBS team member, in order to promote understanding and establish commitment.

Everyone is actively involved and understands the importance of consistently implementing, and monitoring the school’s identified expectations.

IMPLEMENTATION:

Our team excels at recognition, every other month we hold a special ceremony called Distinguished Sailors. Each classroom teacher recognizes two students from their class, a distinguished sailor and a most improved sailor. The ceremony is a special celebration where all the children hear all the compliments from the teacher to these students. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.

OUTCOMES:

Morale at our school is high! Our students shine through the day reflecting the SAILOR expectations; Safety first, Always responsible, I care attitude, Listen well, On task, Respect others. Students strive to be recognized a distinguished sailor and take great pride in becoming the most improved sailor. Our students accept responsibility for their actions because they are given the opportunity to learn and fully understand what behavior is expected.

OBSTACLES:

One of the largest obstacles for our team was determining the most effective and consistent way of teaching the sailor expectations. The heat in Florida makes outdoor training difficult and uncomfortable. So ultimately, we decided to film students modeling each of the expectations in each of the critical areas of the school. After filming the video was broadcasted to the entire school during the morning show, a segment a day. This procedure ensured a consistent message and made continued reinforcement possible and comfortable.