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 November focus is on Achieving Goals.  Below are some of the expectations from the SOAR Matrober, tix.

Achieving Goals

In the classroom:

-Pursue the Honor/Merit Roll.

-Earn your EOC points.

-Be independent, use your resources.

-Know your syllabus and individual classroom expectations.

In the cafeteria:

-Choose healthy options.

-Aspire toward positive social -interactions.

-Clean your area.

-Dispose of trash properly.

In the hallways:

-Be punctual.

-Budget your time.

In the restrooms:

-In order to maximize classroom instructional time, use the restroom during lunch or study hall.

In the parking lot:

-Be prepared with classroom materials every day.

-Arrive early in order to be prepared for the day.