Poway Unified School District
MEASURES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SAFE SCHOOLS

1. Established and enforced Rules of Student Discipline
2. Rules of Student Discipline signed by every student and parent
3. Consistent Discipline Standards and approaches
4. Student Handbooks with clearly defined behavior expectations
5. Architecturally Safe and Attractive school sites
6. Qualified and Caring teaching staff
7. Competent and Supportive administrators
8. Respectful and Patient support staff
9. Knowledgeable and Effective counselors
10. Superior, Certified Athletic Coaches
11. Experienced and Involved extra-curricular sponsors
12. Extensive Student Support and Assistance programs at Secondary sites in place
13. Student workshops and orientation seminars
14. Parent Support programs
15. Parent Pledge programs - Alcohol-free parties
16. Sober Graduation Events
17. Tobacco Cessation programs and events
18. Low-cost, 24 hour drug screening through Palomar-Pomerado Hospital
19. Regular Training for Administrators: Discipline, Diversity, Curriculum, Evaluation, Safety
20. Paid and volunteer adult campus supervisors
21. Extensive Peer Counseling Programs
22. Peer Conflict Mediation Programs
23. Peer Tutor Program
24. Adult Mentoring Programs
25. High School Human Relations Classes
26. Multi-cultural Curriculum components
27. Supervision Training: Campus Supervisors and other Staff
28. Strong relationships with local Law Enforcement
29. Home-School Liaison Program - SARB Process
30. Alternative Education Programs
    • Independent Study (New Directions)
    • Continuation High School (Abraxas)
    • ACE program
    • School Site alternative classes
    • Teen Parent Center
    • Adult Education
    • Online classes
    • K-5 Home School
    • Home/Hospital Instruction
31. Involved and Aware Board of Education
32. Contraband Detection Canines
33. Emergency Communication Systems; District wide, school wide
34. Preparation for emergencies or natural disasters
35. Individual school site Safety Plans
36. School bus Driver Training
37. School bus Video Monitors
38. School and Community Based Support groups
    • Safety Wellness Advisory Coalition
    • On-Track
    • Project Change
    • Vista Hill Foundation
    • Palomar-Pomerado Advisory Board
    • Charter Hospital
39. Early Intervention Programs
    • PIP
    • Second Step
    • DARE
    • Extended School Services
    • Pre-school Program
    • After-school Enhancement Programs
40. Appropriate school dress codes
41. Additional sanctions for Hate-Motivated Behavior
42. Respect Curriculum
43. Mandatory Athletic Coaches' Training
44. Interventions for threatening behavior
45. Awareness and sanctions for Inappropriate computer use: Hate Materials or behavior, destructive materials or actions, terrorist threats
46. Superior Special Education Programs
47. I.E.P.'s with Behavioral Objectives when needed
48. Law Enforcement presence on campus through DARE Program and School Task Force Officers
49. Uniform district computer system for attendance, grades, and discipline issues
50. Administrative District Positions to help facilitate Core Values
    • Director of Attendance and Welfare
    • Director of Wellness Programs
    • Director of Extended Student Services
    • Director of Student Discipline and Support
    • Director of Alternative Programs
    • Director of Special Education
    • Director of Community Education Services
51. District Wellness Program providing workshops and comprehensive information on:
    • Social Skills Curriculum
    • Discipline Technique in the Class Room
    • Bully/Victim Conflict
    • Character Development
    • Asset Building
    • Staff Wellness
    • Working with Diverse Populations
    • Positive Attitudes - True Colors
    • Homework Strategies
    • Learning Styles
    • Dealing with Change
    • Communicating with Parents
    • Conflict Resolution Strategies
    • Student Assistance Training
    • Facilitator Training
    • School Violence Prevention
52. District Behavioral Support Team
    • Assistance in Developing Behavioral Management Plans
    • Staff Development Workshops
53. Regional Counselors
    • Intervention Specialist
    • Behavior Support
    • Critical Incident Response

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• Parent Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Planning Guide  
   
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