PBIS(PositiveBehaviorInterventionsandSupports)isaschoolwide,proactive approach,whichemphasizestheinstructionofsocialskills,databaseddecision making,andthepreventionofproblematicbehavior.Whilefosteringpositive behaviorsandinteractions,PBISalsoimprovesacademicperformance. ThemostimportantpartofPBISisteachingexpectedbehaviors.Thisis accomplishedbyutilizingaschoolwidematrixofbehaviors,whichencompasses thethreemainexpectationsofWestfieldorourWildcatWays(BeSafe,Be Respectful,andBeResponsible).Throughouttheyear,studentsarealsotaught specificbehavioralexpectationsthroughtheuseof"CoolTools". CoolToolsarelessonplansthatstructurehowthestaffteachestheexpected behaviorsfromourschoolwidebehaviormatrix.Theyaretaughtusingexamples takenfromclassroomandnonclassroomsettingsandsituations.Staffmembers modelandroleplayinordertoteachnewskillsandreinforceexpectedbehaviors. ThroughouttheyearwedecidewhichadditionalCoolToolstoteachbasedondata wehavegatheredandfeedbackfromstaffmembers.

s. Toreinforcepositivebehavior,studentsare"rewarded"formakinggoodchoices. Pawticketsencourageandmaintainappropriatebehavior,whileteaching studentstoworktowardaccomplishingagoal. TheultimateobjectiveofWestfieldPBISistonotonlycreateasafelearning environmentwhichmosteffectivelyutilizesinstructionaltime,butalsotopartner withparentsinreinforcinglifelongvaluesinourstudents. Asmuchaswetrytoreinforcepositivebehavior,therearetimeswhenstudents makepoorchoicesandmayfacedisciplinaryconsequences.Themaingoalofany disciplinaryactionistohelpthestudentlearnfromtheirmistakeandmakebetter choicesinthefuture.Consequencesmayinclude: PossibleClassroomConsequences: PossibleOfficeConsequences: Warning Warning Reteachbehavior Reteachbehavior Lossofprivilege Lossofprivilege Parentcontact Parentcontact Behaviorcontract Behaviorcontract Officereferral Lunch/recessinquietroom Afterschooldetention Inschoolsuspension Outofschoolsuspension

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WESTFIELD SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTATIONS

BUS

ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL

HALLWAY

RESPECTFUL Listen to the bus driver, adult supervisors and safety patrols. Use quiet, inside voices. Care for bus property. Listen to adult supervisors and safety patrols. Use your talking voice while waiting. Walk on sidewalks/blacktop area only. Walk quietly. Stay in your own space.

RESPONSIBLE Get to the bus on time. Enter and exit the bus appropriately.

SAFE Stay seated. Keep hands, feet and belongings to self.

When arriving, report directly to your classroom line. When leaving, stay in line and walk to your destination.

Arrive at school at 9:00 and leave promptly at 3:30. Keep hands, feet and belongings to self. Carry your backpack until off school grounds.

COAT AREA

Use quiet, inside voices. Keep hands, feet and belongings to self.

BATHROOM

LUNCHROOM

RECESS

Enter and exit quietly. Observe time limits. Allow each other privacy. Listen to adult supervisors. Use quiet, inside voices. Take turns. Practice good table manners. Listen to adult supervisors. Play by the game rules. Practice good sportsmanship. Include everyone. Take turns and share.

Stay as a group. Keep hands and feet to yourself and off the walls. Keep belongings in your space only. Keep your area neat and organized. Think about what you need and get those items. Keep bathroom clean. Tell your teacher if there is a problem. Keep area clean. Follow directions. Raise hand for help. Respond to whistle.

Walk on the right side of the hall. Walk in a single file line. Go directly to your next destination.

Maintain personal hygiene. Leave lights on for others.

Put away the equipment. Line up quickly and quietly with your class. Respond to the whistle. Dress for the weather.

Sit at the table. Keep hands, feet and belongings to self. Walk at all times. Eat your own lunch. Use equipment properly. Move carefully.

PBISHomeConnection...TheBigIdeas
1. Clearlydefineandcommunicateexpectations. Tellyourchild(ren)exactlywhatyouwantthemtodo.Identifysituationsin whichappropriatebehaviorisimportant.Teachwithexamplesandnon examplesofappropriatebehavior.MODELexpectationsthroughyourown behavior!!! 2. Givefrequent,positivereinforcementforappropriatebehavior. Lookforopportunitiestopraiseyourchild(ren),andpraisethemonthe specificbehaviorthattheyhavepracticed.Catchthemdoingsomething good!Trytopraisethemfivetimesmorethananyonenegativecomment thatmighthavebeenmade. 3. Activelysuperviseyourchild(ren). Watchandinteractwiththemwhiletheyengageinchoresandplay. Communicateyourinterestinandawarenessoftheiractivities. 4. Precorrectandinterveneearly. "Niptheprobleminthebud!"Precorrectioninvolvesseeingapossible problemcomingandchangingitbeforeithappens.Donotyellatachildfora behavioralissuethathe/shehasnotyetcommittedbutinstead,usethe opportunitytoreteachtheexpectedbehavior.

TipsforPositiveBehavior *Setthestageforsuccess;rewardtheeffort. *Staycalm.Useacalmvoice. *Setreasonablelimits. *BECONSISTENT!Yesmeansyesandnomeansno. *Settheexample.Actionsspeaklouderthanwords. *Havepatience,andmostofall,havefunandenjoyyourchild(ren)! HowcanparentsbeinvolvedwithPBISathome? Helpoutwithresponsibilityofhomework. Createposterswithexpectationsforhome(seeexampledocumentsbelow). ComparehomeruleswithPBISrulesatschool. AskifyourchildreceivedaPawtickettoday. Recognizeandrewardpositivebehavior.