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CHAMPS

CHAMPS: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management
 
What is CHAMPS:
¢A set of decisions the teacher must make in order to structure for TODAY’S STUDENTS
¢A decision-making template
¢A process
¢An acronym
¢A common language among staff
 
What CHAMPS is NOT:
¢Quick fixes or miracle cures
¢Effective discipline and classroom management are lifelong learning tasks
 
Why CHAMPS??
¢Responsive: to teachers and parents
¢Proactive Measure
 
CHAMPS at Cross Oaks:
¢Guidelines for Success
¢School Wide Attention Signal
¢Voice Levels
¢“CHAMPING” common areas: Hall, Bathroom, Cafeteria, Arrival/Dismissal, Recess
¢Behavior Hierarchy
 
 Guidelines for Success:
¢Guidelines for Success are 3-5 brief statements or phrases that describe skills, traits, and attitudes that students need to be successful in school - and in life
¢3 R’s – Cross Oaks Owls Do what’s Right, Respectful, and Responsible
 
Use an Attention Signal:
¢Identify and use consistently, an attention signal that has the following components
—Visual
—Auditory
—Portable
Our Signal!
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Voice Levels: 
¢0 - Silent
¢1 – One person can hear you
¢2 – Small Group
¢3 - Classroom
¢4 - Outside
 
What is "CHAMPing"??
¢C-Conversation
¢H-Help
¢A-Activity
¢M-Movement
¢P-Participation
¢S-Success
 
 
Last Modified on September 22, 2012