PBIS develops school-wide systems that promote positive, appropriate behaviors in all students in all aspects of the school environment. Through PBIS, students at P.S. 175 are taught school-wide expectations and have opportunities to practice them. Staff members teach what behaviors are expected in the hallways, cafeteria, bathroom, playground, classroom, bus, before school, after school, and at assemblies.

Similar to the NYC Code of Student Conduct, these rules define our expectations for behavior in our school.

At P.S. 175 we have four school-wide behavioral expectations:

• R - Responsibility

• O - On Task

• A - Attitude

• R - Respect

Another component of the PBIS system is the use of consistent positive rewards to celebrate students’ success. Students who are “caught” following the behavioral expectations are reinforced with “Paw Points” tickets. These tickets are then used to purchase items or privileges.

Our goal is to teach children alternate behaviors to ensure a school environment that is safe, fun, free from distraction, and helps all children reach their maximum learning potential.