At Trotwood-Madison High School, our students aspire each day to meet our RAMS Expectations:
- Respectful
- Accountable
- Motivated
- Self-Controlled
Our building PBIS program (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) is designed to promote those positive qualities in our students. Teachers acknowledge students' positive behaviors by awarding PBIS Rewards points, which in turn help students earn a variety of incentives from snacks, to in school assemblies and activities, to field trips. A progressive discipline system is also in place to address the instances when student behavior does not meet our RAMS Expectations.
Here are some examples of our RAMS Expectations in action:
- Respectful - Positive interactions with both staff and other students
- Accountable - Attending all classes, arriving on time, and being prepared every day
- Motivated - Staying engaged in class activities and putting forth consistent effort
- Self-Controlled - Responding in a calm, positive manner in emotional situations
Important Definitions:
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a system designed to promote positive behaviors, reduce negative behaviors, and build positive relationships between students, families, and staff members. This is accomplished by setting clear expectations, explicitly teaching those expectations, and implementing a consistent system for acknowledging and correcting behaviors. Further details can be found at the Ohio PBIS website.
- Progressive Discipline is a system that will escalate consequences for repetitive negative behaviors in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, while maintaining respect for the due process rights of all students. Under this type of system, most 'Level 1' behaviors will begin with a verbal warning and escalate from there. Further details can be found in the TMCS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.