Free CICO Point Sheet
A free printable CICO point sheet for a check-in check-out program. Print it for the morning meeting, rate each block on paper, or type into the fillable PDF, then export to Excel to graph the daily percent.
- Check-In / Check-Out Point Sheet
- Default criterion: 80% accuracy in 4 of 5 sessions
- Free printable PDF
- Fillable in browser
A CICO point sheet is the daily scorecard behind a check-in check-out program: a student meets a mentor in the morning, carries the sheet through the day, and earns points on a few clear expectations rated at each block. This printable cico point sheet keeps the expectations down the left and the day's blocks across the top, so a teacher can rate a block in a couple of seconds and hand it back without stopping the lesson.
Word the expectations positively and observably, the way the student would read them, like "followed directions the first time" rather than "was not disruptive." Rate the same way across every block so the daily total on Monday means what it means on Friday. Most teams set a daily goal as a percent of the possible points and check it together at the afternoon meeting, which turns a fuzzy day into a number both sides can talk about.
The running total is where the sheet earns its keep. Graph the daily percent over two or three weeks and the trend tells you whether the support is working, which blocks are hardest, and when a student is ready for a lighter version. Send a copy home so the family reads the same numbers the school does, and export to Excel when it is time to summarize progress for a meeting.
When to use it
Use a CICO point sheet when a student needs frequent feedback and a predictable morning and afternoon check-in, usually as a Tier 2 support. It fits classroom teams, a behavior mentor, and families who want the same daily number, and it gives a team a simple baseline before considering a heavier plan.
Customization tips
- Trim the expectations to three or four so a block can be rated in seconds without pulling the teacher away from instruction.
- Set the daily goal as a percent of possible points, then raise the bar slowly as the student keeps hitting it.
- Switch to the fillable PDF when a mentor would rather type totals on a tablet, and the blocks stay identical.
- Export to Excel to graph the daily percent and spot which block or period keeps dragging the total down.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a CICO point sheet?
- It is the daily record for a check-in check-out program. A student rates a few expectations at each block or period, earns points, and totals them by the end of the day. A mentor reviews it at a morning check-in and an afternoon check-out, and the sheet goes home so families see the same score.
- How many expectations should a CICO sheet have?
- Three or four is usually enough. Fewer expectations keep rating fast and let the teacher score a block in seconds. Pick ones that are broad and positive, like being safe, respectful, and ready, so most of the day's behavior fits under them.
- What makes a good daily goal?
- Many teams start around eighty percent of the possible points, which is reachable on a decent day but still asks for effort. Set the first goal a little below the student's recent average so early wins build buy-in, then raise it gradually as success becomes steady.
- How is CICO different from a token board?
- A token board is the visual the student earns tokens on in the moment, while a CICO sheet is a structured point record tied to a morning and afternoon check-in with a mentor. They can work together, but CICO adds the routine of an adult reviewing the day and a percent that travels to families and meetings.
- Can families use the sheet at home?
- Yes. Sending the sheet home is part of what makes CICO work, since the family sees the same number the school does and can respond with encouragement. Some teams add a spot for a parent signature or a short home note so feedback flows in both directions.