The Point System
All of our students will have a Daily Point Card - no exceptions.
Students fill out their Point Cards first thing and they keep their Point Cards with them at all times and take them wherever they go. It is much more meaningful to a student when he or she has ownership of their Point Card and Account Books.
Make sure that the goals on the Point cards reflect what the student should be working on. If a student has earned solid 2's on a goal for 2 months - it is time to change it. Goals should be meaningful.
Make sure that the goals on the Point cards reflect what the student should be working on. If a student has earned solid 2's on a goal for 2 months - it is time to change it. Goals should be meaningful.
ASSIGNING POINTS is a CONVERSATION!
At the end of each class period, the teacher should attend to the Point Card of each student individually- assigning the points and giving meaningful feedback in regard to the student's performance.
If you assign a 2 - you are sending the message that the student did a very good job and they should repeat that performance the next time.
Assigning a 1 indicates that there is room for improvement, but the student made some real attempts to successfully reach that goal. A zero indicates that the student put forth very little effort to reach the goal.
Often, as you rotate through the students, other students will be listening to your feedback for their classmates and anxiously awaiting your feedback for them. See if they don't get quiet enough to hear you as you begin your rounds.
Teachers DO NOT negotiate with students about the points that they have earned.
Teachers assign the points that the student earned, being fair, firm and consistent and based on the behaviors and work habits that the teacher observed for that segment of time. Inflating the points earned might sidestep an immediate argument but, is far more damaging to the student in the long run and destroys the fidelity of the program.
It is essential that the teacher fill the point card out in the presence of the student after every class/segment/activity so that meaningful feedback can be received by the student before the next class period or activity.
This takes time - so make sure that you make time for it at the end of each class period.
At the end of each class period, the teacher should attend to the Point Card of each student individually- assigning the points and giving meaningful feedback in regard to the student's performance.
If you assign a 2 - you are sending the message that the student did a very good job and they should repeat that performance the next time.
Assigning a 1 indicates that there is room for improvement, but the student made some real attempts to successfully reach that goal. A zero indicates that the student put forth very little effort to reach the goal.
Often, as you rotate through the students, other students will be listening to your feedback for their classmates and anxiously awaiting your feedback for them. See if they don't get quiet enough to hear you as you begin your rounds.
Teachers DO NOT negotiate with students about the points that they have earned.
Teachers assign the points that the student earned, being fair, firm and consistent and based on the behaviors and work habits that the teacher observed for that segment of time. Inflating the points earned might sidestep an immediate argument but, is far more damaging to the student in the long run and destroys the fidelity of the program.
It is essential that the teacher fill the point card out in the presence of the student after every class/segment/activity so that meaningful feedback can be received by the student before the next class period or activity.
This takes time - so make sure that you make time for it at the end of each class period.
What if a student destroys their Point Card?
They can piece it together and tape it - if possible, so that they can retain all the points on it. If destroyed beyond repair, they can fill out a new one - but will forfeit all previously earned points for that day. Make sure the Point Card destruction is noted in debriefing or the Account Book.
They can piece it together and tape it - if possible, so that they can retain all the points on it. If destroyed beyond repair, they can fill out a new one - but will forfeit all previously earned points for that day. Make sure the Point Card destruction is noted in debriefing or the Account Book.
What if a student refuses to fill out and/or carry a Daily Point Card?
Then a Daily Point Card must be filled out and carried for them! The routine of assigning of the points and giving constructive feedback does not change. The teacher will still assign them the points in the very same wayat the end of the class.
A student will refuse to carry a card for a variety of reasons - they have to understand that simply refusing to tote around that card does not remove them from the Point System!
There is a natural consequence for not carrying a Point Card. A student who does not fully participate by carrying a Point Card will not be able to fully participate in other facets of the Point System - for example, shop in the Point Store. If you did not carry a Point Card that day - you may not shop.
If a student refuses to carry a card, then it will be the teacher who fills it out every day (fill it out as a perfect example of how you would like them to do it,) it will be the teacher who make sure it gets to the next class, and it will be the teacher who fills out the account book also - with no participation from the student, the teacher will reasonably deduct an accounting "fee" for such services that can amount
to 80% - 85% of each daily total. Their points will therefore accumulate very slowly because of this accounting fee. When they have accumulated a certain amount of points you might let them know that they have enough in their account to buy..a soda, a bag of chips, etc. - and all they need do is to carry their Point Card that day in order to be able to shop and make that purchase. It is, after all, the ultimate goal to get them to carry the Point Card - and the Point Store is there to provide motivation for students to comply on that, and many levels.
It makes sense for students who refuse to carry a Point Card to have a goal (Cooperate) of "Fill out and Carry a Point Card to Every Class."
Then a Daily Point Card must be filled out and carried for them! The routine of assigning of the points and giving constructive feedback does not change. The teacher will still assign them the points in the very same wayat the end of the class.
A student will refuse to carry a card for a variety of reasons - they have to understand that simply refusing to tote around that card does not remove them from the Point System!
There is a natural consequence for not carrying a Point Card. A student who does not fully participate by carrying a Point Card will not be able to fully participate in other facets of the Point System - for example, shop in the Point Store. If you did not carry a Point Card that day - you may not shop.
If a student refuses to carry a card, then it will be the teacher who fills it out every day (fill it out as a perfect example of how you would like them to do it,) it will be the teacher who make sure it gets to the next class, and it will be the teacher who fills out the account book also - with no participation from the student, the teacher will reasonably deduct an accounting "fee" for such services that can amount
to 80% - 85% of each daily total. Their points will therefore accumulate very slowly because of this accounting fee. When they have accumulated a certain amount of points you might let them know that they have enough in their account to buy..a soda, a bag of chips, etc. - and all they need do is to carry their Point Card that day in order to be able to shop and make that purchase. It is, after all, the ultimate goal to get them to carry the Point Card - and the Point Store is there to provide motivation for students to comply on that, and many levels.
It makes sense for students who refuse to carry a Point Card to have a goal (Cooperate) of "Fill out and Carry a Point Card to Every Class."
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These Point Cards are editable for each component's needs.
Non-negotiables = No Student may earn more than 60 points per day on their Point Card!
There can be No Bonus Points! Bonus Points cannot be distributed across the program equitably, they destroy the economic exchange rate, and they damage the fidelity of the point system entirely.
Non-negotiables = No Student may earn more than 60 points per day on their Point Card!
There can be No Bonus Points! Bonus Points cannot be distributed across the program equitably, they destroy the economic exchange rate, and they damage the fidelity of the point system entirely.