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CITIZENSHIP GRADES: Citizenship grades are based on attendance, participation, and behavior. Students are expected to follow the TIGER Traits.
| TIGER Traits | Expectations | Infractions |
| Takes Responsibility | - Follows class rules and procedures - Accepts consequences for actions - Asks for help when needed |
- Violates classrooms rules and procedures - Argues about the consequences of their actions |
| Is in the proper place | - Is in their seat when the bell rings to start class - Is in their seat when the bell rings to end class - Stays in the assigned area during class - Uses a hall pass appropriately |
- Is tardy - Is not in their seat when the bell rings to end class - Is not in assigned area during class - Inappropriate use of a hall pass |
| Goes prepared | - Comes prepared with materials needed for class | - Unpreparedness that interrupts instruction |
| Engages in learning | - Participates appropriately through class discussions, assignments, and activities - Maintains focus and stays on task |
- Does not participate in class discussions, assignments, and activities - Disrupts class by not maintaining focus nor staying on task |
| Respects self and others | - Follows directions - Treats classroom and other students’ materials/property with respect - Uses kind and/or school-appropriate language |
- Fails to follow directions - Disrespectful to classroom and others’ materials/property - Uses unkind and/or inappropriate language |
| 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; 0-1 infractions |
| 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 infractions |
| N | The student sometimes violates school and/or classroom rules, but generally accepts correction positively; 4-6 infractions |
| U | The student’s behavior often has a negative impact on the school and class community; 7 or more infractions |
● Citizenship grades can be improved by:
○ Initiating a contract with your teacher, and then
○ Demonstrating 5 consecutive days with zero (0) infractions
● Successful completion of the contract will improve Citizenship grade by one level.
● Serious infractions of the TIGER Traits may result in a complete level drop in Citizenship.
● Students with one or more ‘U’s or two or more ‘N’s in a class will not be able to participate in select field trips, school dances, and certain assemblies throughout the year.
Tiger Traits
At South Hills, we believe that an important part of being a successful student and citizen is following the TIGER Traits. IN all we do, we will emphasize the TIGER Traits throughout the school, including classrooms, gyms, cafeteria, hallways, auditorium, library, restrooms, computer labs, and buses. What are the TIGER traits?
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- T Takes Responsibility
- I In the Right Place
- G Goes Prepared
- E Engages in Learning
- R Respects Self and Others
When students do not follow the TIGER Traits, trust is broken, school safety is compromised, and our learning environment is harmed. Positive and negative consequences for positive and negative behaviors are:
| Positive | Negative |
| Self-respect and self-discipline | Visual or verbal correction |
| A kind word and a winning smile | Removed from situation |
| Class and school-wide incentives | Parent contact |
| Positive note home | Referral to an administrator |
| Tiger Stripes | Out-of-school suspension |