MR / Schenectady, NY / .Yates Arts in Education Magnet School / urban public elementary school / Grade 5.Girl (11) gets star on paper from teacher for work well done. Class reward system allows students to earn prizes for stars accumulated through good behavior and good schoolwork. This positive reward system is used in conjunction with the traditional negative consequences system for poor behavior and uncompleted work to create a secure, fair, self-esteem building atmosphere in this sometimes tough urban school. .MR: AD-g5a Mal12 Alt1..© Ellen B. Senisi