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Port Jervis Middle School describes 'Level Up' program and reports declines in suspensions and referrals
Summary
Port Jervis Middle School presented its annual building report, saying a unified 'Level Up' framework and student Lighthouse team have driven a 31% drop in discipline referrals and improvements in attendance and student engagement.
Port Jervis Middle School unveiled a yearlong "Level Up" initiative on Wednesday night, presenting the board with data showing lower disciplinary incidents and steps to expand student leadership and supports.
Eileen Cook, one of the presenters, said the building unified programs such as PBIS, the Leader in Me curriculum and character education into a single system that uses a common language for recognizing growth. "We leveled up our culture, ownership, learning and supports," Cook said, summarizing the school’s approach to student behavior and character development.
The presentation, which included assistant principal Alexa Daga and staff lead Erica Bloverczyk,…
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