PBIS

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a process to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for all children.

At our school, we use the first three habits from our Leader in Me curriculum as the foundation of our behavioral expectations. When students have mastered the first three habits, it is said that they have won the "Private Victory," meaning that they have mastery over themselves, and can go on to be effective in working with teams and in social situations.

The first three Habits and associated behaviors are:

Be Proactive "I am responsible for myself":

• I am trying my best.

• I am following directions even when no one is looking.

• I am in charge of my thoughts, actions, and words.

• I am keeping myself and others safe.

Begin With the End in Mind "I have a plan":

• I am thinking about what matters most

• I am staying focused.

• I have a goal and I am working towards it.

• I have the materials I need

• I look for ways to be a good citizen

Put First Things First "I work first, then play."

• I am working first and playing later

• I am doing my work and participating

• I am using my time effectively

• I am staying focused on what I need to do

Rewards and celebrations occur in classrooms and throughout the building to let students know that we see how amazing they are and how hard they are working every day to model these behavior expectations! Your student may bring home Leadership Slips to show you when they have been recognized for demonstrating the habits at school.

How can you support your student at home?

-A core principle of PBIS that you can use at home is the 5:1 rule. For every corrective statement made, provide five positive statements or praises of your child's behavior.

-Become familiar with the 7 Habits your student is learning in school and and use the same language at home. (See the Leader in Me tab for more information)

-Talk to your student about what these habits look like at home and in the community