Sudlow Intermediate School in Davenport is designed to meet the unique needs of the early adolescent learner in the continuing transition for students between elementary and secondary education. Students in the age group are undergoing rapid physical, social and psychological changes, which necessitate fundamental guidance. To broaden student experiences, strengthen adaptability and expand interests, a strong foundation of necessary skills supports a program which provides opportunities for success. In experiencing success, each child enhances his or her self-image.
The educational environment of the school is directed towards stimulating students to reach for new experiences, understandings and skills. We encourage students to become responsible decision-makers. Students are encouraged to develop strategies for problem solving and to apply self-discipline to everyday situations. The students in our school range the entire spectrum of socio-economic, racial and cultural groups reflected in our community. The Sudlow staff strives to provide an atmosphere where these diverse groups can share their strengths and enhance mutual understandings. This atmosphere is further strengthened with frequent contact between parents and educators. A major goal is to help our students become responsible citizens of a democratic society and supportive members of a world community.
Positive Based Interventions and Support (PBIS) at Sudlow Intermediate School in Davenport
Positive Based Interventions and Support provides a framework to help students improve academic and behavioral outcomes. It is a school-wide system with processes intended to teach behavioral expectations the same way as core curriculum subjects.
Sudlow Intermediate has a PBIS Core Team consisting of members representing administration, faculty, staff, including Mississippi Bend AEA PBIS Coach. The Core team meets on a regular basis and has the responsibility of implementing and monitoring the school-wide PBIS plan. The PBIS team meets to review the discipline data, track progress, identify areas to target for intervention across the entire building, communicate intervention data and findings, and plan for interventions(s).
The PBIS behavioral expectations and routines are taught in the classroom using specific lessons for the behavioral expectation to be taught with R.O.a.R. (Respectful, Organized, and Responsible).
The Davenport Community School District’s goal is to enhance each student’s abilities by providing a quality education enriched by our diverse community. With nearly 30 school buildings serving Blue Grass, Buffalo, Davenport and Walcott, Davenport Community Schools are resource-rich, blending student and family support programs with a wide array of curricular offerings to create a quality learning environment for all students. As the third largest School District in the State of Iowa, the Davenport Community School District employs more than 2,000 education professionals to teach nearly 14,000 students in our community.