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I am a firm believer in recognizing mature decision-making and positive behavior in my classes. Thus, instead of handing out multiple demerits, I like students to feel they have the chance to make good choices and learn from their behavior. Akin to a “classroom economy”, I have a Lab Bucks and Strikes policy.
Earning Bucks - Students may earn lab bucks for exceeding my standards and showing extraordinary diligence or citizenship. As in our society, when you work hard at your job, you earn a salary. Students who work hard can earn “Lab Bucks” in my class. As part of our classroom economy, bucks can be used to *buy* privileges. Here is the procedure for earning bucks:
**Earning a buck prompts a student’s name to be posted on the board under the dollar sign
**Mrs. L. keeps a record of bucks earned
**Students get a paper buck at the end of class
**Bucks may be given for keeping up during class review sessions – encouraging study habits
**Bucks can be accumulated and “spent” in my class
**Mrs. L's homeroom students may also earn bucks by applying for and being “paid” to do a classroom job. Job offers are given and salaries earned on Fridays. New jobs are chosen monthly.
If student shows a consistent effort to earn bucks, his/her name will be submitted to the office for PBIS credits
Students are responsible for keeping and accumulating bucks in a safe place throughout the year:
**Lost bucks will not be replaced
**Bucks may not be traded or given away
**Lab bucks may not be copied or duplicated.
**Bucks may not combined with another person’s
**All bucks must be spent by the 20134-2015 school years’ end
**If all students complete and return their homework in class on the day it is due, all will earn one buck
**You may save your bucks to earn bigger rewards
**Lab Bucks are often used for random raffles, “right to rent” special supplies, auctions, Homework coupons and unexpected treats
Earning Strikes - Failure to follow school rules or honor my posted and reviewed classroom expectations in any way will result in a Strike. When you get a strike:
** Name written on board under strike symbol
** Offender owes me $3 in lab bucks. If unable to pay, a demerit is issued.
** Each strike will be logged
** Receive an I or N in Conduct that day
Strikes accumulate. Upon earning a “third” strike, the following consequences occur:
1. Parent is called or emailed
2. Student is assigned to write a behavior essay and have it signed by parent by a determined date
3. Office is notified
Serious offenses may result in an immediate detention and will be communicated to the office.
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