Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions
PBIS Program
About PBIS
PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions. It is a program designed to teach respect, responsibility, and safety at school. At Barnes Elementary School we hope to encourage students to continuously make good behavioral choices by implementing this program.
PBIS provides teachers and other school staff with information to help prevent behavior problems and help make school a safe learning environment.
PBIS is a research-based program which can result in:
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increased time for instruction
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an increase in positive behaviors school-wide
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a decrease in disruptive behaviors
How the Program Works
Throughout Barnes Elementary, posters are placed that highlight behavior expectations that remind students of what is expected from them in each area of the school. All students and staff are taught school-wide expectations. Students receive frequent reviews of the expectations and are acknowledged when they demonstrate them. Contact between students and adults in the building is positive and prevents problem behavior from occurring.
Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful
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Use positve and appropriate language
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Listen when others are speaking
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Respect others, all staff and property
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Keep unkind words to yourself
Be Responsible
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Follow directions the first time they are given
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Signal for help - wait quietly
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Take care of your personal belongings
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Give your best effort
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Be prepared for class
Be Safe:
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Enter in a quiet and orderly manner
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Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
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Only enter room if an adult is present
Rewards for Positive Behavior
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Ram Rewards
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Popcorn
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Stickers
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Homework Pass
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Sit with a Friend
Make It Right Steps
The following steps are taken as consequences for not meeting positive behavior expectations:
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Warning
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Think Sheet
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Parent Contact Form and Think Sheet are sent home
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Office Discipline Referral and Phone Call Home
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*Any conduct that is considered to have "intent to injure" will result in an immediate Office Discipline Referral
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