Pomona Elementary School
School Safety and Student
Behavior
School safety is a pressing issue for every school in the nation today. School safety has taken on a greater scope than the traditional "fire drills" we used to experience. Due to security concerns, not all of our procedures are available on this public site but are available to you if you phone or schedule a conference with Mr. Davidson. At Pomona, we have begun a "systems approach" to school safety which incorporates an overall design for school culture. The culture of a school goes great distances in how we perceive and provide safety. While children are growing and learn from many different places other than when they are at school the challenge is to provide opportunities or "teach-to's" that help our students practice the P.A.W.S. behaviors. New to Pomona this year, we have begun a system of proactive policies that, over time, will infuse the school with the ideals of respect, hard work, safety, and personal responsibility--our P.A.W.S motto:
"Teach-To" Rubric
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Classroom |
Lunchroom |
Hallway |
Bathroom |
Bus |
Playground |
PE/Locker-room |
Emergency |
Home |
Practice respect |
*Raise hand
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*Stand in line quietly |
*Walk quietly |
*Be polite to others in bathroom |
*Follow the drivers directions |
*Respect the rights of all students to participate in all activities |
*Talk politely to all students |
*Remain quiet through the emergency |
*Talk politely to your parents |
Accept responsibility |
*Complete assignments
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*Clean up after yourself |
*When you bump someone accidentally, say “I’m Sorry” |
*Flush toilet *Personal cleanliness |
*If you break a rule, admit it and do better next time |
*Follow the rules |
*Make sure to clean your PE clothes regularly |
*Follow directions |
*Complete your chores |
Work hard and do your best |
*Proper heading on all assignments
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*Actively do your best to follow the rules |
*Strive to walk as not to impact others |
*Do your best to help the custodians |
*Help the bus driver by being polite and following directions |
*Report bullying behavior |
*Participate in all activities |
*Be prepared for emergencies to keep yourself and others safer |
*Be a positive family member |
Safety |
*Follow directions
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*Clean up all messes |
*Do not run in halls |
*Wash hands |
*Stay in seats at all times |
*Keep hands to yourself |
*Listen to activities directions |
*Listen to all directions |
*Know emergency numbers *Have a family safety plan |
In a team effort with the State of Colorado, particularly Safe2Tell and the Governor's office for Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), the staff at Pomona have begun a program that recognizes students being "good" and attempts to reinforce these behaviors. Over time, research is clear that taking proactive approaches to school wide systems will reduce the instances of bullying behavior and increase safety and security for both children and staff.
"A safe school is in place when students can learn and teachers can teach in a welcoming environment, free of intimidation and fear. It is a setting where the educational climate fosters a spirit of acceptance and care for every child; where behavior expectations are clearly communicated, consistently enforced and fairly applied. A safe school is also one that is prepared to respond to the unthinkable crisis.
Unlimited options and potential exist for safe school planning. It requires only the ability to get started."
- Ronald D. Stephens
Executive Director
National School Safety Center
1-877-542-7233
Thank you for making a call…
and making a difference!
To make a call, dial 1-877-542-7233 from anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The call is free. Remember, your identity is safe. When you call, no one will ask for your name or number. And we do not have caller I.D. We only want to hear your concern and try to help.
SAFE TO TELL™ is a proactive way of stopping tragedies before they happen. We're offering kids a non-threatening way to come forward about something they know.
Where SAFE TO TELL™ came from...
SAFE TO TELL™ is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization Student Crime Prevention Program based on the Colorado Prevention Initiative for School Safety and funded by The Colorado Trust. The program uses the public's information to help law enforcement solve crime, find fugitives, and prevent crime. Since anyone who provides information is guaranteed anonymity, people feel safe coming forward.
Frequently Asked Questions:
QUESTION: What is SAFE TO TELL™ ?
ANSWER: SAFE TO TELL™ is based on the Colorado Prevention Initiative for School Safety. SAFE TO TELL™ gives students or anyone else a safe, anonymous way to report information they have about a crime, potentially dangerous situation, or other concerns.
QUESTION: How does SAFE TO TELL™ work?
ANSWER: It's easy. Anyone who has information about a crime, potentially dangerous situation, or other concern can call the toll free, state wide hot line number at 1-877-542-7233 . A trained call taker will answer the phone and write down the caller's information. No one will make the caller give his or her name, and we don't have caller I.D.
QUESTION: How do I make a call?
ANSWER: To call SAFE TO TELL™, dial 1-877-542-7233 from any phone, anywhere in the United States. That means you can call from your home, a friend or relative's home, a pay phone, school phone, cell phone…any phone for FREE. Once you've told the call taker your about your concern, you'll be given any further instructions that you may need.
QUESTION: How do I remain anonymous?
ANSWER: Safe2tell will assign you a code number. We will track your tip by using your code number (not your name). If we list your code number on our website, it means that we want you to call back so we can ask more questions.
QUESTION: When should I call SAFE TO TELL™?
ANSWER: You can call us at 1-877-542-7233, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The call is free. Remember, you can call from anywhere and your identity is safe. Tips only accepted at this hot line number.
QUESTION: Why should I call SAFE TO TELL™?
ANSWER: You should call SAFE TO TELL™anytime you have information about a crime that has happened, or if you think something bad could happen. That includes but is not limited to gang activity, guns or other weapons, drugs or alcohol, fights, suicide threats, bullying, or sexual crimes.
QUESTION: What happens to information called into SAFE TO TELL™?
ANSWER: A trained call taker writes down all information that's called into SAFE TO TELL™. All tips are investigated immediately by appropriate school and/or law enforcement officials.
QUESTION: Can I monitor my tip?
ANSWER: Yes. We encourage everyone who calls SAFE TO TELL™ to monitor the status of his or her tip. When you call SAFE TO TELL™, you'll be given a code number. Using that number, you can check on "Need Someone to Listen"to see if your code appears. If it does, it means the call center needs you to call back at 1-877-542-7233.
QUESTION: How can I contribute?
ANSWER: You can make a difference! SAFE TO TELL™ is a not-for-profit organization. You can contribute time, money, names or ideas. To make a tax free donation, please call 719-520-7435. We accept cash, checks or credit cards: MC, Visa, AmEx and Discover.
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Positive Behavior Supports
School-wide PBS is a broad range of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior with all students. Research is clear that proactive behavior support initiatives achieve more lasting results than do the traditional models of behavioral compliance. At Pomona, we are instituting step-by-step plans to make these strategies part of our practice. Some PBS web sites are located below for your research:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbs/
COLORADO STATUTES
Information Sharing - Section 22-32-109.1(3), C.R.S. (2002)
Safe School Plans – Section 22-32-109.9(1),(2)(b), C.R.S. (2002)
Bullying Prevention – Section 22-32-109.1(2)(a)(X), C.R.S. (2002)
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