Positive Supports

Advisory is an important element of nurturing the social and emotional needs of our students. Advisory will help to ensure that every student has at least one deep connection with an adult staff member. In addition, advisory will serve as a way for our students to develop connections and relationships with one another. Students will be assigned to an advisory group of 13-15 students under the direction of one of our teachers. The groups will be cross-grade and students will remain with their group throughout their years at Springton Lake. Advisory will meet during the school day one time per cycle for 30 minutes. Students will participate in team-building activities, service projects, and discuss topics of importance to middle-schoolers.

Springton Lake emphasizes the importance of the four R's: Ready, Respectful, Responsible, Resilient as part of our Positive School Wide Behavior Support Program.  These characteristics are taught and reinforced throughout the entire middle school experience.  

BE READY

I will come to school each day ready to learn.

I will embrace new challenges.

I will have a positive attitude and always put forth my very best effort. 

BE RESPECTFUL

I will treat others as I wish to be treated.

I will honor perspectives, opinions, and cultures that differ from my own.

I will stand up for what is right.

BE RESPONSIBLE

I will ask for help when I need it.

I will be accountable for my words and actions.

I will work to my highest potential and strive to produce quality work.

BE RESILIENT

I will set high and attainable goals for myself.

I will persevere when the activity is challenging or requires additional effort.

I will learn from my mistakes.

As part of our school-wide positive behavior support program, students may be awarded Spartan Bucks in recognition of behavior that is aligned with our 4R’s – Ready, Respectful, Responsible, & Resilient. Periodically, students will have an opportunity to redeem Spartan Bucks for rewards or special privileges.

Each student’s Spartan Bucks will be managed electronically using a program called LiveSchool. Students will receive a log-in for LiveSchool to track their balances at any time. Spartan Bucks are non-transferable among students and all account balances will be re-set at the end of each school year.