Red HOTT Award   

We are very excited about the RED HOTT Awards program that  Jim Hott  implemented at WA.  Although Jim Hott is no longer the School Resource Officer at Washington, he will continue to coordinate the RED HOTT program.   This program aligns very well with our PBIS (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports) program by recognizing students for behaviors that illustrate our RED theme:  respecting self and others, exhibiting responsibility, and displaying a positive attitude.  All students at Washington Middle are accountable to behave in ways that positively affect them and others from a personal, academic, social, and safety perspective.  This program gives us a tangible way to recognize and reward students for exemplifying the types of positive behaviors we desire all of our students to have and promote!  Dr. Kim Green, Principal


DARE Award 

Officer Chris Fraley, the School's Resource Officer, will  recognize students each semester who participate in the school's DARE program.   This program offers another way to recognize and reward students for exemplifying the types of positive behaviors we desire all of our students to have and promote!  Dr. Kim Green, Principal





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PBIS Program  (Positive Behaviors, Interventions, and Supports)

GO RED- 
Respect Yourself and Others, Exhibit Responsibility,
Display a Positive Attitude

Commander Cash

Commander Cash is a way for students to earn rewards through their positive behavior in school.  Students are rewarded by staff members throughout the year.  
 
How can students earn Commander Cash?

Receive $1 for
Teacher Identified Behavior that demonstrates "Going Red"

Receive $3 for
Making the regular honor roll
Monthly perfect attendance

Receive $6 for
Making the distinguished honor roll
Selection as a Rising/Shining Star
Being a Character Counts award winner
Winning Other School Related Awards as Identified by Principal

Receive $9 for
Being Referral free for a marking period
Winning the RED Hott Award


What can students use their Commander Cash for?

End of 1st Marking Period- Social time with Friends
End of 2nd Marking Period- Dance
End of 3rd Marking Period- Grade Level Activity
End of 4th Marking Period- Field Day

Students can also put Commander Cash in a drawing to win items like Washington Middle hoodies and t-shirts, gift cards, and other assorted items.  Students may also purchase items during announced Commander Cash reward days.    Drawings will be held periodically throughout the year.  Students must be present to win!

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RISING STAR AND SHINING STAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM


Washington Middle School recognizes students for Rising Star and Shining Star honors twice a year.  The first ceremony takes place during the month of December and the second ceremony will take place in April.


Rising Stars and Shining Stars are nominated by a teacher.  It is possible for a student to be a rising star in one subject area and a shining star in another area subject area.  Students may be nominated by more than one teacher.

A Rising Star is nominated by a teacher for showing substantial improvement in a class or classes.  He/She is assuming a greater level of responsibility for his/her learning.  The Rising Star is exhibiting characteristics such as respect, responsibility, and cooperation.  The Rising Star is showing an increase in participation within the classroom


The Shining Star recognizes the importance of being an independent learner.  He/She participates fully in the classroom and reveals the primary characteristics such as respect, responsibility, and cooperation.  In addition, the Shining Star displays other exemplary characteristics in the classroom, such as integrity, leadership, dependability, enthusiasm, and trustworthiness.   Teachers often characterize a Shining Star as a student who goes "above and beyond" what is assigned or required.  

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 CHARACTER COUNTS PROGRAM

Character education is an initiative that fosters ethical, responsible, and caring young people.  The character education program encourages an atmosphere where core values are expected, modeled, taught, celebrated and continuously practiced.  Monthly character traits, which form the basis of a democratic society, are focused upon, and each school implements its own character education program utilizing these core traits.  At Washington Middle School, we believe that character education promotes core ethical values and helps to create a caring school community.  Character education also contributes to parental and community involvement, safe and orderly schools, reduced disciplinary issues, and increased student and staff morale.

Students, selected for the honor, are recognized during a morning ceremony via the closed circuit TV.  Parents and/or guardians are invited to attend the presentation, and students receive a medal of honor and a certificate during the presentation.  




Former Character Counts Winners

                
    Former Character Counts Winners

Students Receive Recognition for Perfect Attendance during the First Semester