WSA BEHAVIOR SYSTEM: AT-A-GLANCE
Wayne STEM Academy · "Learning is a function of instruction, not the learner." · All behavior connects to SPARK.
SPARK Values →
SSAFE
PPOLITE &
RESPECTFUL
RESPECTFUL
AACHIEVING
(SLANT)
(SLANT)
RRESPONSIBLE
KKIDS
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
① Build the Environment
SPARK = Our Classroom Rules
| SMaking choices that keep everyone safe |
| PBeing kind and respectful to everyone |
|
AWorking hard and doing my best — SLANT:
Sit tall · Listen Ask & answer questions; Nod your head; Track the speaker and text |
| RTaking care of myself and my things |
| KI am a SPARK Kid — Experience the SPARK! |
Positive Behavior System (Required)
Every classroom must have at least one PBS
Must produce a weekly recognition or celebration — e.g. Fun Friday or Treasure Box
Examples:
ClassDojo Points
Fill-a-Bucket
Star Jar
Bingo (example ↓)
Bingo Example: Scholars earn the privilege to pull numbers during or at end of class based on teacher-set positive behavior goals. Numbers fill one class bingo board — scholars work together toward 5 in a row for a Fun Friday or class celebration.
Seminal Frameworks
TLAC (Teach Like a Champion) — Building Effective Environment & Culture: teaches scholars what to do, structures teacher influence, and defines Least Invasive Interventions.
Cooperative Discipline (Linda Albert) — Connection, Capable, Contribute: every scholar belongs, matters, and can grow.
Cooperative Discipline (Linda Albert) — Connection, Capable, Contribute: every scholar belongs, matters, and can grow.
② The WSA Color Chart Management System
Every scholar starts on Green every class period:
GREEN
On Track — SPARK KidScholar is engaged and participating. Teacher actively "catches" good choices and works to keep scholars on Green.
LEI
Least Invasive Interventions — Used While Still on GreenNonverbal cue → Proximity → Verbal redirect. Teacher influence before any chart move. If LEI resolve the behavior, scholar stays on Green.
YELLOW
Warning — If/Then RedirectLEI were not enough. Teacher moves scholar to Yellow and uses private If/Then language with SPARK value named. Teacher continues catching scholars working back to Green.
ORANGE
TIME OUT
Time Out — Earn Your Way BackScholar goes to Time Out chair. Teacher states how to earn back. Max = scholar's age in minutes. Returns to desk still on Yellow. Can earn Green if caught participating. Time Out Log completed.
RED
WRITE-UP
Formal Write-Up — Reflection RequiredTriggered by: 3 trips to Orange in one class period. Reflection Form completed with scholar. Use Write-Up Form — not Time Out Log.
📋 Time Out — The Exact Script
"Let me catch you sitting tall and quiet 3 times and you can earn your way back to the group."
→ Catch within scholar's age in minutes · Scholar returns still on Yellow · Can earn Green if caught "participating"
→ End-of-class: 3–5 min off recess · Refusal to go = call leadership
→ End-of-class: 3–5 min off recess · Refusal to go = call leadership
✓ Time Out Rules
✓Max time = scholar's age in minutes
✓Tell scholar how to earn back before they sit
✓Scholar returns still on Yellow, not reset
✓Scholar re-enters class at Orange if removed
✓Complete the Time Out Log
⚠ Call Leadership Immediately If:
!Scholar is loud or playing in time out
!Scholar refuses to go to time out
!Scholar is physically aggressive → Office
!Scholar removed from class → re-enters at Orange
③ Class 1 Behaviors & Escalation
Class 1 — Teacher Managed
Handle using Color Chart + Reflection + Write-Up:
- Disrupting the learning environment
- Disrespect, defiance, or noncompliance
- Inappropriate language (non-directed)
- Diminished participation
- Deception / lying
- Rough housing or horseplay
- Defacing school property
- Petty theft (under $10)
- Out of assigned area
- Promoting inappropriate communication
Write-Up Escalation Path
1–2Write-Up(s) issued. Teacher manages using Color Chart and Time Out Log.
3Conference — scholar, teacher, and leadership meet. Family may be included.
4Formal Office Referral. Leadership determines next steps.
Reflection Form used only when scholar earns Red or is removed from class.
Send to Office — No Reflection First
- Physical aggression (with or without injury)
- Fighting, weapons, illegal substances
- Threats / intimidation directed at staff or scholars
- Targeted bullying or harassment
- Theft over $10 · Vandalism
Contact Leadership or Escort Scholar to Office With Write-Ups