Achievement Rewards Program Kicks Off to Reward Hard Working Students February 2012 On February 24, ARCDC students gathered in the auditorium to learn about a new program that would reward those who work hard to improve their attitude, academics, and behavior between March and May. Spearheaded by Ms. Margaret A. Brown, a committee had been working on implementing additional rewards to motivate students since the fall. Mr. Mellinger and Ms. Davis from the Center for Better Behavior, the Administrative Team, and various teachers had input into the program. Mr. Calvin O'Neal eventually took the reigns of managing the program, along with coordinating with the sponsors, Word of Faith Church and Rivers of Life Church. Dr. Rev. Rick Layton and Rev. Lance Alexander joined Ms. Brown, Mr. O'Neal, and Mr. Chris Long during the assembly to explain how the program would work and to hand out some prizes to students who have done an outstanding job already this school year. Students will have the opportunity to earn 6 points in each of their classes daily for a total of 42 points each day and 210 points per week. One point is earned for attendance, one point for being in correct uniform, two points for completing all academic assignments, and two points for good behavior. Students begin at Level I and have to earn additional levels, which have increasingly valuable prizes available as they go up. To earn Level II, students must receive 315 points (75% of the possible points). To earn Level III, students must receive 672 points (80%), and to earn Level IV, students must receive 1250 points (85%). Point totals are based on full weeks, so the percentage of points will change the needed totals for students who enter the program later. Students must also maintain their levels if they want to remain eligible for prizes (158 points per week for Level II, 168 points per week for Level III, and 179 points per week for Level IV). The sponsoring churches have challenged their congregations to provide prizes for the students who show the ability to achieve and maintain their points. Below are some of the prizes that will be available: Level II (Bronze): - movies on campus - haircuts by BosMan's barbers - $10 gift cards - snack bags - positive parent notes Level III (Silver): - everything available to Bronze level - recreational field trips - $15 gift cards - free shoes - opportunity to participate in campus talent show - lunch with Ms. Brown - wear jeans instead of uniform pants on designated days - free activity period Level IV (Gold): - everything available to Bronze and Silver levels - restaurant field trip - $20 gift cards - framed certificate of achievement - recognition at end-of-year awards banquet - wear non-uniform shirt on designated days - grand prize eligibility (iPods, iPads, TVs, laptops, XBox systems, Playstation 3 systems, Nintendo Wii systems, etc.) Four students were also recognized for their hard work and dedication so far this year. These students have already shown great improvement in the areas the Achievement Rewards Program is looking at: 4th grade student Michael Ritter was given an iPod Touch. 6th grade student Kami Pham was given an iPod Touch. Academic Acceleration student Tommeizure Johnson was given a Kindle Fire tablet. Connections student Tevin Thompsonwas given a Kindle Fire tablet. All of the teachers' names were placed into a drawing as well, and Connections Science teacher Rosalind Nelson won a 22 inch flat screen television. Check back to see more student winners in ARCDC's Achievement Rewards Program.

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Academic Recovery & Career Discovery Center
Margaret A. Brown, Principal
Caddo Parish School District
401 North Holzman Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-5606