Jones PBIS

Mission/ Vision

Jones Positive Discipline Policy is designed to give each student the full opportunity for academic and social/emotional success.This objective is dependent upon clear procedures, expectations and a positive approach toward proactive, instructive and preventive discipline.

Disciplinary action is considered a dimension of growth. It is a corrective process to aid students to overcome barriers, strengthen academic growth and social/emotional wellness. When issues occur, they will be handled in a manner which jointly supports the concept of positive discipline which encourages student accountability, re-teaching/re-placing of behaviors to encourage academic growth and social/emotional wellness.

What is PBIS?

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. At Jones, our goal is to create a positive school climate in where students feel safe and supported so that they can learn and grow. We use data based strategies to proactively teach students to be safe, responsible and respectful. This is done primarily through teaching and encouraging positive behaviors.

School Climate and How PBIS Influences It

The National School Climate Center defines school climate as the overall quality and character of school life. School climate can vary widely from school to school. A number of factors affect school climate, including school location, neighborhood culture, instructional methods, student diversity, and school administration.

School climate has bearing on attendance rates, academic achievement, and graduation rates. Regardless of socioeconomic status, students in a positive school climate are more likely to have higher test scores and greater academic success. In addition, positive school climate helps students to develop the social and emotional skills they will need to become productive members of society.

In short, positive school climate includes:

A feeling of safety
Respect
Engagement in learning
Involvement in school life
Shared vision
Involvement of teachers, students, and families

How Do We Put PBIS into Action?

PBIS is not a "class" or "curriculum", it is a holistic approach to behavior intervention and discipline. Instead of allowing poor behavior to escalate into detentions and referrals, the focus is on teaching and promoting positive behaviors. By building on these positive behaviors, escalations into discipline are reduced. We put this into action through a data supported three tiered (group) approach.

Tier I: This is where most students reside, and students in smaller tiers still receive these supports. Examples: PBIS points, whole group instruction, verbal feedback with does not meet expectations.

Tier II: Consists of about 15% of student population. Students are showing consistent or at risk behaviors that may be caused by underlying social, emotional, or academic issues that are being displayed in school behavior.

Tier III: Consists of about 5% of students and is for students who are not responding to tier I and II interventions. These students exhibit high risk behaviors and are given individual plans in collaboration with outside agencies.

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