Tier 1
All Students
Classroom consequences, detention, parent/student conferences
Tier 1 refers to the explicit teaching of school-wide behavior expectations
in the classroom and in non–structured areas as outlined in the Student Handbook (p. 8
School-Wide Discipline Code)
Panther Partners
Tier 2
Panther Partners is a mentoring program at Cumberland County Elementary School. This program pairs staff members with students who show one or more factors for not succeeding or completing their education. Our purpose is to help these students develop a relationship with a staff member in the building. These students will not be made aware of their identification into this program.
How students are identified: Students who have one or more of the following characteristics:
o several in-school and/or afterschool detentions;
o poor attendance;
o poor achievement in school;
o poor attitude towards peers and/or faculty and staff.
Commitment from staff: Staff members commit to:
o brief daily conversations with their assigned student;
o be a positive influence in their life;
o ensure student has eaten and is adequately prepared for his/her day, including classroom supplies.
Tier 2 consists of strategically pairing students with teachers to have a positive interaction with each morning before the 1st bell (morning assembly, lunchroom, hallway, etc.).
Panther Partners Plus
Tier 3
Panther Partners Plus is beyond a simple mentoring program. Students who are enrolled in Panther Partners Plus will be assigned a staff member (this may or may not be their partner from the Tier 2 program) to meet with on a regular basis and develop a deep meaningful relationship. Students will be made aware of their enrollment into this program and it is our hope that we can have an initial meeting including the parents and student.
How students are identified: Students who have one or more of the following characteristics:
o several in-school and /or afterschool detentions;
o poor attendance;
o poor achievement in school;
o poor attitude towards peers and/or faculty and staff;
o demonstrates behaviors that are serious in nature and could result in suspension.
Commitment from staff: Staff members commit to:
o brief daily conversations with their assigned student;
o be a positive influence in their life; “connect” with the students each week for at least 5-10 minutes;
o email student’s teacher each week to get update on behavior and academic progress;
o contact parents every two-three weeks;
o give praise and /or small rewards for student successes;
o attend extracurricular activities or outside school events that student is involved in; when possible.
Tier 3 meetings will occur monthly and consist of a variation of the following members: Principal, Instructional Specialist, teacher, student, parent/guardian, Guidance Counselor, FRYSC, DPP, etc. This committee will ensure basic needs are met for the family and offer every available resource to the student and his/her family to change problem behavior.
