This first week of school, we have been teaching and reminding students about the Cardinal Way. South Middle School has three basic expectations for all Cardinals...to be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE in our actions.
Through daily announcements, Homebase lessons, and Cardinal Cash, we have been working to positively reinforce the behaviors we expect to see on an everyday basis in order to make South a welcoming and safe place to be.
Here is an example of one of our seventh grade Cardinal Way videos on hallway usage.
Through daily announcements, Homebase lessons, and Cardinal Cash, we have been working to positively reinforce the behaviors we expect to see on an everyday basis in order to make South a welcoming and safe place to be.
Here is an example of one of our seventh grade Cardinal Way videos on hallway usage.
Hallway Use from Mr. Bing on Vimeo.
We have the utmost confidence in our students. In taking time to model and reinforce different expectations, the South staff ensures everyone has a shared understanding of the Cardinal Way.
South uses Cardinal "Cash" tickets as one way to offer positive feedback to students following expectations. We conduct Cardinal Cash raffle drawings each morning as part of our daily announcements. Teachers will regularly send home Good News postcards and phone calls home. CARDS is another reinforcement program teams will use at the close of each quarter to recognize students who consistently demonstrate the characteristics we want to see.
Students should continue to follow the Cardinal Way and we will notice!
South uses Cardinal "Cash" tickets as one way to offer positive feedback to students following expectations. We conduct Cardinal Cash raffle drawings each morning as part of our daily announcements. Teachers will regularly send home Good News postcards and phone calls home. CARDS is another reinforcement program teams will use at the close of each quarter to recognize students who consistently demonstrate the characteristics we want to see.
Students should continue to follow the Cardinal Way and we will notice!