Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
What Is PBIS?
· A research based, positive behavior management process to create safer and more effective schools.
· A system of clear school wide expectations and incentives.
· Interventions when needed.
· Recognition and celebration of student successes.
Why PBIS?
The staff at William Winchester believe that optimal student achievement both academically and behaviorally can be attained utilizing a proactive system approach for creating and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. PBIS supports our beliefs. William Winchester has been a PBIS school since 2008.
How Does PBIS Work?
· All students follow the same expectations throughout the building.
· These rules and expectations are displayed throughout the school. When students follow the rules and expectations consistently, they are recognized with verbal praise and a “Roadrunner token” that can be used to shop at our school store.
· When students do not follow the rules, there are planned interventions and/or consequences to help them get back on track.
Our Expectations:
William Winchester’s school wide expectations are divided into 4 behaviors (CARE):
¨ CARING
¨ ACCOUNTABILITY
¨ RESPECT
¨ EFFORT
Expectations are broken down into specific rules for each classroom and area of the school. Behaviors are taught and reviewed continually throughout the school year.
Support PBIS At Home
* Discuss how your child has shown a CARE expectation. (Ex. “You really showed accountability by doing your homework without being asked.”)
*Relate rules at home to our expectations. (Ex. Treating members of the family with respect.)
*Fill-out a “Roadrunner slip for Home” that may be read over our morning announcements.
