DDHS: The Comet Code (Student Life at DDHS) - Delavan-Darien School District

DDHS: The Comet Code (Student Life at DDHS)

The Comet Code: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe

Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, D-DHS will be implementing an approach to student life call Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The focus of PBIS is to provide a clear system for all expected behaviors at D-DHS.

While many faculty and students may have assumptions of what is expected behavior, we cannot assume that everyone’s beliefs are similar. Through PBIS, we will work to create and maintain a productive, safe environment in which ALL community members have clear expectations and understandings of their role at DDHS.

D-DHS will be using the following steps to implement PBIS:

1. Behavioral Expectations are Defined. A small number of clearly defined behavioral expectations are defined in positive, simple, rules. Delavan-Darien High School’s Comet Code is:

Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
(See table of expectations below)

2. Behavioral Expectations are Taught. The behavioral expectations are taught to all students in the building and are taught in real contexts. Teaching appropriate behavior involves much more than simply telling students what behaviors they should avoid. The behavior expectations define what we expect to see in our school environment.

3. Appropriate Behaviors are Acknowledged. Once appropriate behaviors have been defined and taught, they need to be acknowledged on a regular basis. D-DHS has designed a formal system that reqards positive behaviors.

4. Behavioral Errors are Corrected Proactively. When students violate behavioral expectations, clear procedures are needed for providing information to students that behavior was unacceptable. Staff will re-teach, pre-correct, and/or re-direct behaviors as needed.

	Be Respectful	Be Responsible	Be Safe

All Settings, All Times	Use Appropriate Language Food and drink remain in designated areas Follow the dress code	Keep electronic devices off and out-of-sight (including MP3 players, cell phones, wires and earbuds) Remove hats and hoods upon entering the building Store hats and coats in your locker during school hours Be on time	Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Avoid physical and verbal conflict Report vandalism and unsafe behaviors to staff
Study Hall	Use quiet voices Ask permission to use materials Return materials	Be prepared Be productive	Remain seated Use materials properly
Bathrooms	Dispose of waste appropriately Flush the toilet Respect the privacy of others	Have your handbook/pass Use nearest bathroom	Wash hands Keep feet on the floor
Parking Lots	Use assigned parking lot Respect other’s property	Keep parking lot clean Follow traffic patterns and signs	Drive with caution Honor the “rules of the road” Use sidewalks and crosswalks
LMC/Computer Labs	Treat books and computers with care Stay on assigned programs and teacher-approved websites Work on assigned task	Save your work Use space for designated purpose Have your ID card	Stay at assigned computer/table Log off when leaving computer unattended Keep your password(s) private
Hallways	Use quiet voices Respect the space and property of others Ask permission before entering the hallway during class-time	Carry your handbook/pass Keep moving Keep hall clean and neat	Keep your locker locked Keep your combo private Follow safety procedures in an emergency Report unsafe behaviors
Cafeteria	Display good manners Wait your turn in line Be respectful to cafeteria staff	Have ID ready Clean up after yourself Recycle items Leave backpacks in locker	Report spills/messes Use utensils to serve self
Auditorium	Remain quiet during performances Respond appropriately to performances	Sit in seat with feet on the ground	File in and out in orderly manner Remain in seat during performances
After School	Be considerate of other people and activities	Be with a teacher, coach, or advisor; or, Exit building by 2:45 p.m. (15 minutes after last bell)	Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Avoid physical and verbal conflict Report vandalism and unsafe behaviors to staff
Commons	Display good manners Appreciate displays of student work Model a positive and welcoming attitude	Clean up after self Recycle	Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Avoid physical and verbal conflict Report vandalism and unsafe behaviors to staff
Outside Grounds	Respect school property and property of others Use appropriate volume for activity	Stay in appropriate and supervised locations Clean-up after self	Follow guidelines of handbook
School Activities	Be considerate of others Represent school in a positive way	Return paperwork and follow procedures for events-on time Leave area as you found it	Follow directions Follow guidelines of handbook
Athletics Events	Display good sportsmanship at all times Treat athletes, officials, fans, and coaches with respect	Cheer in a positive manner using appropriate school cheers Dress appropriately for all sporting events Keep spectator areas clean	Spectate in appropriate designated areas Avoid horseplay

The Comet Code Video

Parents are encouraged to talk to their high school student(s) about the expectations at school and the importance of continuing to demonstrate behaviors in The Comet Code. A detailed list of rules that reflect the three expectations are printed in Delavan-Darien Student and Parent Handbook. With your continued support and involvement, Delavan-Darien High School will remain a school where students can excel.

Click here to learn more about PBIS.

THANK YOU!

The following area businesses, organizations and individuals have made contributions to support the Comet Code at Delavan-Darien High School. Thank you for your interest and participation.