• CHAMPS is a Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management
     
    What is CHAMPS?
    • A set of decisions the school or teacher must make in order to provide structure for students 
    • A decision-making template
    • A process
    • An acronym that is a common language among students and staff  

     

    Why CHAMPS?

    •  Responsive to teachers and parents
    •  Proactive Measure

     

    Use an Attention Signal

    • Identify and use consistently, an attention signal that has the following components:
      • Visual (paw)
      • Auditory ("Stephens") 
      • Portable (can be done anywhere in the building or at school-related events) 

    Our Signals

    "Stephens"..."Bulldogs"
    "All Set?"..."You Bet!"
    "Bulldogs"..."Woof Woof" *clap with each woof*
    When a teacher shows the hand signal, students must do the same and then be at voice level 0.

    Voice Levels:

    • 0: Silent
    • 1: Whisper
    • 2: Small Group
    • 3: Classroom
    • 4: Outside

     

    What is "CHAMPS"

    •  C is for Conversation: What voice level are you at, and who are you supposed to be speaking with?
    •  H is for Help: How do you ask for help?
    •  A is for Activity: What are you supposed to be doing?
    •  M is for Movement: Are you rotating through groups, sitting on the carpet, sitting at your desk, etc?
    •  P is for Participation: How does the teacher know you are fully participating?
    •  S is for Success: If you follow the first five, you will be successful!