| Citizenship Grading Scale | Citizenship Rubric | Tiger Traits |
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CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship grades are based on attendance, participation, preparation, and behavior, for both in person and virtual learning experiences. Students are expected to follow the Tiger Traits at all times. Students must be in their assigned seats with all required materials when the bell rings. Citizenship grades can be improved within a quarter through exemplary behavior. Students should see individual teachers to discuss how they might bring their citizenship grades up. Students who have a N or U in any class will not be able to participate in field trips and/or non-mandatory assemblies throughout the year.
| Tiger Trait | 4-Meets all requirements
“H” (0-1 Behavior Infractions) |
3- Partially meets requirements
“S” (2-3 Behavior Infractions) |
2- Meets limited requirement with help
“N” (4-6 Behavior Infractions) |
1-Unable to meet limited requirement
“U” (7+ Behavior Infractions) |
| Takes Responsibility | Almost Always…
*Follows directions *Completes assignments on time *Accepts consequences for own actions *Approaches teacher with plan for grade improvement when necessary |
Usually...
*Follows directions *Completes assignments on time *Accepts consequences for own actions |
Sometimes...
*Fails to follow directions *Fails to turn assignments in on time *Argues about the consequences of his/her actions |
Often...
*Fails to follow directions *Fails to turn assignments in on time *Argues about the consequences of his/her actions |
| Is in the proper place | Almost Always...
*In their seat when the bell rings *Stays in assigned area during class |
Usually...
*In their seat when the bell rings *Stays in assigned area during class |
Sometimes…
*Late to class *Out of assigned area during class |
Often…
*Late to class *Out of assigned area during class *Absent from class. |
| Goes prepared | Almost always...
Comes prepared with a writing utensil, paper, and supplies that are required for class |
Usually ...
Comes prepared with a writing utensil, paper, and supplies that are required for class |
Sometimes ...
*Comes to class unprepared |
Often…
*Comes to class unprepared |
| Engages in learning | Almost Always... *Participates appropriately in class discussions and activities
*Maintains focus and stays on task |
Usually...
*Participates appropriately in class discussions and activities *Maintains focus and stays on task |
Sometimes...
*Demonstrates inappropriate behavior during class discussions and activities *Loses focus *Off task |
Often…
*Demonstrates inappropriate behavior during class discussions and activities *Loses focus *Off task |
| Respects self and others | Almost Always...
*Follows classroom rules and procedures *Treats classroom materials with respect *Treats others with respect |
Usually...
*Follows classroom rules and procedures *Treats classroom materials with respect *Treats others with respect |
Sometimes...
*Violates classroom rules and procedures *Disrespectful to others *Disrespectful to classroom materials |
Often…
*Violates classroom rules and procedures *Disrespectful to others *Disrespectful to classroom materials |
| H | The student follows the Tiger Traits and seldom, if ever, violates school and/or class rules, takes correction in a positive and productive way, is willing and eager to improve, and initiates positive contributions to the school and class community; No more than 1 behavior infraction (tardies, shout-outs, off-task, disrespectful or unsafe behavior, etc.). |
| S | The student does not often violate school and/or classroom rules, accepts correction positively, and makes a positive contribution to the school and class community; 2-3 behavior infractions (tardies, shout-outs, off-task, disrespectful or unsafe behavior, etc.). |
| N | The student sometimes violates school and/or classroom rules, but generally accepts correction positively; 4-6 behavior infractions (tardies, shout-outs, off-task, disrespectful or unsafe behavior, etc.). |
| U | The student’s behavior often has a negative impact on the learning environment;
7 or more behavior infractions (tardies, shout-outs, off-task, disrespectful or unsafe behavior, etc.). Receiving a referral to the office for a major rules violation will automatically drop a student’s grade to a “U” in citizenship. |
*Individual citizenship grading requirements may vary according to each teacher’s disclosure addendum.
The administration and faculty at South Hills believe that an important part of being a successful middle school is helping our students make smooth transitions between elementary school and high school. Organization is a key component to that successful transition. We strongly believe that if classroom practices and expectations can be aligned school-wide, our students will be more organized and confident. In an effort to streamline this organizational process, the faculty and administration at South Hills Middle School will support the following school-wide behavior expectations in our “TIGER TRAITS”.
T - Takes Responsibility
I – Is in the Proper Place
G – Goes Prepared
E – Engages in Learning
R – Respects Self & Others
Students are required to exhibit the Tiger Traits in all areas of the building, including classrooms, gym, cafeteria, hallways, auditorium, library, restrooms, computer labs and buses. Consequences for positive and negative behaviors are:
| REWARDS | CONSEQUENCES |
| Self-respect and self-discipline | Visual or verbal correction |
| A kind word and winning smile | Removed from situation |
| Class and school-wide incentives | Contact Parent |
| Positive note home | Referral to an administrator |
| TIGER bucks | Detention, in school suspension, or out of school suspension |