Juvenile Justice Institute - Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Level SystemSection VLevel System and Student EvaluationIn the Juvenile Justice Institute, classroom management is based on a level system that is based on goodchoices through positive decision making. Students have the opportunity to earn 25 points each schoolday. If they choose not to follow program expectations, then they fail to earn some or all of their points.The total amount of points the students earn in a week determines if they are able to move up, down orstay on the same level. Each level offers different privileges in the classroom along with the possibility ofincentive based activities. There are 100 points possible to earn in any given week (25 points per day, 4days per week). Each level has specific guidelines for points earned.Level Points/Percentage PrivilegesNeed to earn 75 points to move upone weekOnly teacher provided snacks during class and breaktimes123Earn 74-70 points, hold on currentlevel and weekEarn less than 70 points, studentmoves down one weekNeed 4 positive weeks to move upto Level 2Need to earn 80 points to move upone weekEarn 79-75 points, hold on currentlevel and weekEarn less than 75 points, studentmoves down one weekNeed 4 positive weeks to move upto Level 3Need to earn 85 points to move upone weekEarn 84-80 points, hold on currentlevel and weekEarn less than 80 points, studentmoves down one weekNeed 4 positive weeks to move toLevel 4Only able to use restroom during break timesStudents may be allowed to use the computer during freetime after all work is completed. Must have staffpermission. May only visit prior approved websites.Privilege will be used at the teacher’s discretion.Break time activities for Level 1 students are limited toreading and completing missing work. Drawing is allowedonly if all assignments are complete.All Privileges of Level 1 student, plus:Personal snacks during break times (no sharing ofpersonal snacks)Break time activities include games and conversation withother level 2 or higher studentsAll Privileges of Level 2 student, plus:Able to eat lunch in other classroom if the opportunity isavailableAble to spend break time in other class room, ifopportunity is availableStudent may use MP3 Player/IPOD during independentwork time at the teacher’s discretion, Student may listen tomusic only, no video use.11