Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) at School
PBIS
stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. PBIS is not a
curriculum. PBIS is a collaborative process for assessment and
development of effective interventions. It emphasizes the use of
prevention and teaching reinforcement-based strategies to achieve
meaningful outcomes. PBIS strives to build an effective environment in
which positive behavior is more effective than problem behavior. It is a
system approach to promoting positive students and staff behavior, that
incorporates empirically validated practices.
PBIS works by focusing on the following:
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Replacing behavior that is undesirable with new skills and behaviors.
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Rewarding
appropriate behavior by publicly acknowledging those good decisions
with tangible and intangible rewards (i.e. prizes, time with favorite
teachers).
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Expectations and rules are posted throughout the building to remind students to work towards positive behaviors.
Parents
are expected to review and discuss with their children what are
appropriate behaviors. Our school-wide behavior will be focused on the
common areas of the school, namely the hallways, cafeteria, bathrooms,
playground and buses. Each area will have a list of rules that the
students will see displayed on the walls. (see School Expectations and
Rules Matrix Form). It is highly recommended for parents to discuss this
matrix with their children. We will have a reward system in place used
by the whole staff to acknowledge positive behaviors expected in
school.
Student Expectations and Rules Matrix
Setting
Expectations
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Hallway
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Cafeteria
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Bathroom
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Playground
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Bus
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Assemblies
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Respect yourself and others
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Move quietly through the halls
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Be polite and use good manners
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Use the bathroom, wash hands, throw trash in trash can and leave
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Use good sportsmanship
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Listen and follow directions of the driver. Treat others kindly
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Voices are off and ears are listening to speakers
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Act Safely
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Walk on the right side of the hallway
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Walk carefully with your tray
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Use the bathroom for its intended purpose
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Use equipment safely and in assigned area
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Stay seated facing the front. Feet should be out of the aisle
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Sit quietly with legs crossed. Keep hands to yourself. Walk in a line when leaving.
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Model Responsibility
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Keep the school clean and neat
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Use cafeteria time to eat
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Keep bathroom neat and clean
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Keep up with school playground equipment and personal items.
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Keep bus clean and safe
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Keep eyes forward on the speaker and follow directions given
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