PBIS at Jefferson Area High School

At Jefferson Area High School, we believe every student can SOAR! Our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program creates a welcoming environment where students thrive academically and socially.

A PBIS Matrix is used to define and teach specific, expected behaviors for students in different school locations to create a safe, positive, and consistent school environment.

The High School’s Matrix, SOAR, teaches expectations related to Safety, Occupational Skills, Achieving Goals and Respect in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, and parking lot.

We acknowledge students who demonstrate SOAR behaviors through multiple recognition programs, from Falcon Feathers for daily positive choices, to weekly Expectation of the Week nominations, to monthly Student of the Month awards.

During our weekly homeroom period called 'The Nest,' teachers explicitly review and practice SOAR expectations with students.

In December the focus is on Respect.  Below are some of the expectations from the SOAR Matrober, tix.

Respect

In the classroom:

-Communicate appropriately.
-Treat others with kindness and compassion
-Honor personal space. 

In the cafeteria:

-Clean your area.
-Dispose of trash properly.
-Sign out to use the restroom.
-Use “Please” and ‘Thank you”.
-Include other students in lunch.

In the hallways:

-Be aware of other students and staff.
-Keep your hands, feet and all other objects to yourself.
-Keep personal electronics stowed.

In the restrooms:

-Dispose of your trash and leave your area clean.
-Practice good hygiene.
-Report vandalism.

In the parking lot:

-Treat bus drivers and parking lot monitors with kindness and compassion.
-Report any concerns or personal and other people’s property.
-Honor other driver’s needs and driving expectations.