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Luther School Behavior Program:
PBIS and “Live Above The Line”
Description: PBIS focuses on learning positive behaviors and why they are important to our personal and social lives. Teachers and students focus on modeling the types of behaviors expected in classrooms and buildings. The focus of this program is honoring the positive behaviors we use and reteaching behaviors that are negative. Along with this we still use the ideas of “Living Above the Line.”
Expectations: The expectations are simple and need to be enforced for an effective plan to work. These expectations apply everywhere while in a school setting (classroom, playground, lunchroom, hallway, restroom, assemblies, buses, etc.)
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Safe
4. Be Reading to Learn
Along with these expectations we have a Behavior Matrix in each classroom and throughout the building which establishes the positive respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors we should see from students and staff. Students will be taught these expectations and given time to practice them.
SEL - Social Emotional Learning
SEL - Social Emotional Learning
What Is the SEL Wheel?
The SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Wheel is a tool that helps teachers and students focus on building important life skills—like understanding feelings, making good choices, and getting along with others. It includes five main areas that help children grow not just as students, but as kind, thoughtful people.
The 5 SEL Components:
Self-Awareness
This means understanding your own feelings, strengths, and challenges. Kids learn to recognize emotions like anger, excitement, or nervousness and talk about them in healthy ways.Self-Management
This is about handling emotions, setting goals, and staying focused. For example, calming down when you're upset or staying on task during work time.Social Awareness
This includes understanding and respecting how others feel, even if they’re different from you. It also means showing kindness and empathy.Relationship Skills
Kids practice listening, sharing, working in groups, and solving problems with others. These skills help build strong friendships and positive teamwork.Responsible Decision-Making
This means thinking before acting, making safe and respectful choices, and understanding consequences.
Why It Matters in Our Classroom
At school, we don’t just learn reading and math—we also learn how to be good friends, team members, and problem-solvers. When students feel safe, respected, and supported, they’re more ready to learn and succeed.
We focus on SEL every day in our classroom by:
Holding morning meetings where we check in with each other.
Practicing calming strategies, like breathing or taking a break.
Talking through conflicts and learning how to solve problems peacefully.
Setting goals and celebrating growth, both academically and socially.
By teaching these skills, we create a safe classroom where everyone feels welcome and included—and a productive learning environment where all students can do their best.
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