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From: "Nixon S. Griffis" <ngriffis@bellsouth.net>
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Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:805] RE: Youth in ABE
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Barbara,
I only use the form for those students who make it clear by their behavior
that the form is needed. Many teenagers do not need the prompt.
Nick Griffis
Adult Education
Inlet Grove H.S.
Riviera Beach, FL
561-882-9967
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From: nifl-fobasics@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-fobasics@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of
Barbara Garner
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 7:48 AM
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Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:801] RE: Youth in ABE
Nixon,
Do you have all students, regardless of age, sign the responsibility
form?
Barb Garner
>>> tarv@chemeketa.edu 10/16/03 12:06PM >>>
Nixon
We too have a student responsibility and attendance form. All
students
sign it no matter what their age. We developed it primarily as a
consequence of so many youth in attendance though.
Va
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From: Nixon S. Griffis [mailto:ngriffis@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 06:54
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:796] RE: Youth in ABE
The teacher needs some extra tools when dealng with disruptive teens.
I
offer two.
One is that the the teacher needs to delivery the idea that
these teens need to use a different persona in different life
situations. There is a street persona that is needed to function
outside
the classroom. That set of respones, when brought into the classroom,
is
destructive to the relationship that needs to be created between
tweacher and student. The message and moulding of behavior from the
teacher can underline the fact that the new behavior that needs to be
learned can benefit that teen not only in class but in the job world.
This template introduces new responses in a non-threatening, positive
way in the guise as a tool to be used in life. It also gives the
teacher
a springboard from which to start to communicated with the student on
this subject.
The second tool I use is a contract between the student and
myself. I ask them to read the contract. We go over it. Do they
understand it? Do they disagree with anything therein? The contract
creates an understanding between the teacher and the student that the
following behaviors are agreed upon and the following consequences are
recognized. This template gives the teacher some structure to follow
when those trying times of teen disruption come up.
The following is a copy of our contract with disrutive teen students:
INLET GROVE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
STUDENT AGREEMENT
DATE__________________
I, _________________________________, with the assistance of my
teacher(s) and other school staff, agree to attend class, take part in
class activities, and execute class assignments in the following
class:
ABE AND GED PREPARATION
I understand that it is a right of each student to participate in an
atmosphere that promotes learning, and I agree that it is my
responsibility to help make this so. I also agree not to be absent or
tardy without an excuse as defined in the School Board Policy 5.18 for
3
(three) consecutive or 5 (five) cumulative school days in a nine-week
period. This is effective from the date of this agreement. I
understand
that if any emergency arises which prevents me from attending class;
it
is my responsibility to inform the school as directed.
I understand that if I receive a total of three outs I will have to
leave the Program for a period of four school days; that if I receive
six outs I will have to leave the program for eight school days; and
that if I receive nine outs I will be dropped from the program.
I understand that I will receive an out for breaking my agreement
concerning the following behaviors:
1. I agree to attend a week.
2. I agree to be in class at 6 p.m. and to stay in class until 9
p.m.
3. I agree to take 15 min rest breaks at .
4. I agree to take my rests on time and return from my rests on
time.
5. I agree to the assigned team member seat policy or to study
where the
teacher requests.
6. I agree to be on task while I am in the classroom. "On task"
means
working on my curriculum and nothing more.
7. I agree to respect other pupil's rights to study in a quiet
classroom.
8. I agree to be respectful and courteous to the teacher.
9. I agree to follow the teacher's directions. (Talk to the
teacher
after
class or request a meeting if you disagree with the teacher's
directions.)
10. I agree to keep a notebook and take notes in class.
I understand that the school agrees to assist me in providing:
COUNSELING SESSIONS UPON REQUEST
A REVIEW OF MY COURSE SCHEDULE AND CHANGE IF APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENT TO
A
TUTOR IF AVAILABLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS THAT MAY
BE
AVAILABLE TO ME OTHER (SPECIFY)
I further understand that if I don't comply with the rules above, I
will
be withdrawn from Inlet Grove's Adult Education Program.
Do you presently have a job? YES NO
Would you like information to create job opportunities for yourself?
YES NO
STUDENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________
TEACHER SIGNATURE ___________________________________
NOTES:
Contract will last for 90 school days at which time a new, more
lenient
contract can be implemented. The teacher has the choice to draw up a
new
contract with the student at any time. The teacher has authority of
last
decision.
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