Fostering postive and productive habits is a difficult task. You have to get creative. That's when I created a system of demerits to help me keep track of behavioral issues in the classroom. All they have to do is take around a tracking sheet to each teacher and he/she simply places a check mark beside one of the targeted behaviors. The student returns the sheet to me at the end of the day and I out how many demerits he's accumlated throughout the day. If he acquires so many points within any given week, he can't attend the next upcoming meeting and special outing. I also directly email their teachers and sometimes parents to see how they're doing. Kids do try to trick the system so I can't always rely on the behavior sheets.
As an incentive to pursue academic excellence and self-discipline in the classroom (and even at home) I told them I would reward positivity with a FREE trip to see the Atlanta Hawks play the Orlando Magic! He had to show persistence in improving his grade point average, attend one or more community service projects, and demonstrate a committment towards brotherhood. Bro. Rodney Kellum (AAMU/Turner Broadcasting) was gracious enough to provide the tickets and help chaperone. The students who were selected to go on the trip are as follows:
- Xander Thiel
- Damonne M.
- Travis Irving
- Jermain Donchance
- Belal Daoud
- Raekwon Johnson
- Jonathan David
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Kneeling: Xander and I
Standing L-R: Johnathan, Travis, Belal, Rodney Kellum and young son Randal, Damonne, Jermain, Raekwon |
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| Dwight Howard SUCKED tonight! He couldn't buy a bucket... |
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I can't remember if this was before or after then game, but if it was afterwards, this was right beforeDominique WIlkins got into a fight that left his heckler with what looked lke an extra knee on his face! LOL!
While we were taking the group pic above, this idiot was playing "Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em" Robot with Domonique Wilkins.! |
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| This was an memorable trip because almost all these guys had never been to an NBA basketball game! However, once the game was over, Jermain confidently said, "Mr. Shakespeare, now that I've been to a game, I think it's easier to get to the NBA than I thought it was!" I just looked at him. SMH :( |
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| Turned out to be an excited game. We had a lot of good laughs, some memorable moments that we'll be talking about for months, maybe years from now. Special thanks to Belal who fell and almost clobbered this lady sitting below us. |
Special thanks: Bros. Rodney Kellum and Kentrell Hutton
This is a really nice outting for the young brothas! Since all the young brothas couldln't attend, hopefully;this will be a good example for those who Choice to misbehave in class-will see that your expectation for them at school, home, and/or around the community. Expected good behavior takes time. Coach Richard Robertson didn't gain his great expectancy overnight! Say what you mean and mean what you say. Be consistent with the rules and everyone(good or bad) must suffer the consequences. First time warning...then it is what its..punishment! Treat everyone the SAME!
ReplyDeleteLOL I love Belal!!!! I wasn't even there but I can picture it in my head...him almost clobbering the lady sitting below you. hehehe Really do love that kid.
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