PBIS

Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where students feel supported, safe and respected. We do this campus-wide in collaboration with our school community in a process, philosophy, program known as Positive Behavior Support. In 2010, FSDB adopted this Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program as a model for campus-wide behavior, partnering with the University of South Florida who lead schools in implementing this program. In February 2012, the School Safety Advocacy Council (SSAC) recognized FSDB with the National Exemplary Program Recognition Award for its outstanding anti-bullying efforts and a commitment to keeping students safe. FSDB takes great pride in its PBIS program.

PBS begins with the philosophy that positive behavior must be supported consistently and continuously in order for problem behavior to decrease or stop altogether. The PBIS approach establishes school wide behavioral expectations that are infused into all areas of the campus. The approach emphasizes modeling, teaching and reinforcing the appropriate behaviors related to these expectations. PBIS establishes a common language and provides support as needed at varying levels of social emotional or behavioral functioning. Although PBIS focuses on modeling, teaching and recognizing positive behavior, it is also used to address problem behavior in a very meaningful way. PBIS expectations and strategies are utilized in all areas of FSDB- in classrooms, in the dormitories, on buses, at P.E., during recreation, in cafeterias and other common areas on campus. 

PBIS has the “Big 3”, the big 3 represent: respect, be responsible, and cooperate.