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PBIS

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a data-driven system of tools, strategies, and interventions for defining, teaching, and acknowledging appropriate behavior–and correcting inappropriate behavior–that is designed to positively impact school-wide and individualized behavior planning. The goal of SWPBIS is to change the behavioral paradigm to focus on positive expectations and interactions, thereby establishing a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.

Four Components of PBIS

  • Customized practices to support student behavior, such as defining and teaching appropriate behavior

  • Systems of support for all school staff, such as school-wide behavioral expectations, indicators, and lessons

  • Data-based decision making, which is the foundation of the behavior problem-solving process

  • The combination of the aforementioned to enable school-wide outcomes, which promote social proficiency and academic success

Focus on Teaching Positive Behaviors

Traditionally, school-wide discipline primarily focuses on reacting to specific student misbehavior by implementing punishment-based strategies including reprimands, loss of privileges, office referrals, suspensions, and expulsions. However, research finds that the implementation of punishment, especially when it is used inconsistently and in the absence of other positive strategies, is ineffective. Additionally, studies show that introducing, modeling, and reinforcing positive social behavior effectively reduces the number of behavioral infractions and the recidivism thereof. Therefore, teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding.

Expectations Matrix

 


 

Bus

Arrival/Dismissal

Hallway

Classroom

Cafeteria

Bathroom

Special Events 

 Gym/Auditorium Technology

 

RESPONSIBLE
  • Follow all directions
  • Keep your belongings with you
  • Ride your assigned bus
  • Arrive on time
  • Report to and remain in assigned area until dismissed 
  • Dispose of outside food and beverages before entering.
  • Walk to your next class in a timely manner 
  • Utilize your hall pass

     
  • Be on time
  • Be prepared for class
  • Bring all class materials


 
  • Maintain a clean space
  • Clean up after yourself
  • Utilize passes if leaving 
  • Maintain hygiene
  •  Leave when finished
  • Utilize a pass
  • Follow all school protocol
  • Maintain a clean space
  • Hold yourself accountable
  • Keep food and beverages in the cafeteria
  • Phones, smart watches; headphones and personal electronics are off and away in your locker
  • Bring your charged Chromebook to class each day
 
RESPECTFUL
  • Appropriate language and volume 
  • Maintain a clean space
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  • Be mindful of your peers
  • Follow the school dress code 
  • Be mindful of your locker possessions
  • Keep our space clean
  • Accept feedback
  • Use appropriate language and volume
  • Follow classroom rules/directions
  • Use devices/ materials appropriately
  • Accept feedback
  • Maintain clean space
  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Wait in line
  • Keep area clean
  • Accept feedback
  •  Be kind 
  • Maintain a clean space
  • Be mindful of the privacy of others
  • Only use technology at the direction of your teachers
  • Protect and care for your device
SAFE
  • Stay seated
  • Hands, feet and belongings to yourself
  • Transition quickly and safely
  • Keep your hands and feet to yourself
  • Be mindful of other students’ personal space
  • Walk on correct side of hallway
  • Stay in your personal space
  • Ask permission to leave

 
  • Remain seated 
  • Raise hand when you need to get up 
  • Walk
  • Keep your hands and feet to yourself
  • Report any concerns to an adult
  • Maintain personal space
  •  Be aware of surroundings
  • Walk when entering
  • Walk when entering
  • Report inappropriate usage to an adult
  • Practice good digital citizenship