Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports is an organized, data driven system of interventions and strategies that address school-wide and individualized behavior planning by using research and data based information to create and maintain best practice strategies.

PBIS helps us by increasing our capacity to understand and effectively respond to problematic behaviors and helps us develop a structure for reducing frequent minor behavior issues by fostering a positive and preventative path. PBIS positively influences our school cultures through nurturing of a unified, systematic approach and philosophy for working with children.

Our Goal

To encourage respectful, responsible and safe behavior by all of our staff, students, and families with the use of positive behavioral expectations, interventions and supports.

How We Do It

Barret's four expectations are show respect, make good decisions, solve problems, and be kind and brave. These expectations are reinforced daily in a variety of ways. Students will receive an abundance of verbal praise, high fives or some other form of praise. In addition, students may earn tickets, points, or stickers for demonstrating these standards or any of their other school wide expectations at Barrett. As well as reinforcing positive behaviors, we also employ a positive and restorative approach to discipline. When a consequence is given, it is also used as a teaching opportunity. The consequences are reasonable and related to the problem behavior. We not only want to teach these behaviors, we want to model them ourselves.

PBIS is not just another program that we use. It is who we are and what we do!

Parent Contribution

Parents can support their child and the school by creating an environment that supports these four standards. Please talk to your child about their school behavior expectations. We value your partnership with parents teaching and reinforcing the school-wide expectations.

Community

Be Bengal Brave

	Before & After School	Learning Environments	Transitions	Lunch Time	Bathrooms	Outside Play Areas
Show Respect	Value your environment and other people’s belongings Keep hands and feet to yourself At the bell calmly wait for your teacher in line before entering the classroom Calmly wait at your dismissal spot at the end of the day	Demonstrate active listening Respect boundaries and other’s property Embrace creative thinking (Listen to other’s ideas) Engage and participate in all learning activities	Whole body listening Walk safely with a calm body Use manners/ polite words Be on time Respond to signals from adults Keep hands to yourself	Use respectful words: please and thank you Use quiet voices Listen to the adult’s directions Wait to be excused Stand patiently in line Clean up after yourself	Wear restroom lanyard Keep bathroom area clean One person per stall at a time Use public restroom etiquette/manners Use appropriately and flush Wait patiently for your turn	Follow the school rules of the game Listen to the adults Include everyone in games Demonstrate good sportsmanship Walk across the blacktop, you can run on the grass or in sports areas on the blacktop
Make Good Decisions	Make sure you have all of your items before you leave your classroom Use walking feet on the blacktop and in hallways Exit and enter your car quickly and safely Follow and respect safety patrol directions	Take pride in your work Be passionate about your learning Use time wisely Strive for continuous growth (Growth Mindset) Work collaboratively Follow directions	Be prepared for the next task Have materials ready to be successful Be aware of other students in learning environments Face forward while in motion Walk in a line	Clean up after yourself and keep the lunch area clean Follow routines Discard trash and recycling in correct bins Sit at your classroom lunch table Respect other people’s space Eat healthy foods first	Wash your hands thoroughly Use the bathroom area appropriately Only place toilet paper in the toilet Use quiet voices Leave and walk directly back to class	Once the bell rings, freeze and squat, on whistle walk to your line Use appropriate language Take turns Hold ball when returning them after the bell Keep hands and feet to yourself Be role models for one another
Solve Problems	Pay attention and watch for your car near valet areas Go straight to designated pick up location or walk home promptly after dismissal Listen to the yard duty teachers Use polite, kind words and manners	Be prepared Ask for help as needed Communicate feelings or concerns Clean up after yourself Be responsible for all learning and materials	Follow directions Wait and walk quietly Walk around a class that is in your path Be prepared for the next task Transition quickly and quietly	Make safe choices Only eat your own food Raise your hand when you need help Demonstrate patience and cooperation Be aware of your surroundings, and your items	Report problems to adults Use restrooms at recess and lunch Maintain a safe and healthy space Use only the necessary amount of paper, paper towels go in the trash	Play in assigned areas Use equipment as it is intended and return to your classroom bin (Be responsible) Help each other Be aware of your space Ask for help if you need it