Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at Roberto Clemente M.S.

We can communicate positive behavior expectations by… Being good role models Promoting positive behavior often and everywhere through Classroom lessons Videos Posters Activities Class climate Announcements Recognition & Reinforcement

We can reinforce positive behaviors by offering students… Praise and positive reinforcement Recognition through Retail store gifts Coupons for community businesses Opportunities to participate in athletic and social activities School supplies & materials Tickets to games, dances, or movies Money

PBIS Depends on CONSISTENCY Teachers Expectations Training Involvement Interpretation Implementation Accountability BY BY Administrators Students Teachers Families School staff Support groups

What is PBIS? PBIS is a 3 – 5 year process. Over 2,000 schools across the country - over 400 in Maryland – have implemented PBIS. 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. This is a data driven program. PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective  schools. PBIS focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. 

What is PBIS? (cont.) It is a SCHOOL-WIDE design for discipline. It is team-based systematic planning. It is for (and by) ALL students, ALL staff, and in ALL settings. It is a program that can be upgraded as we go along. Each month we will analyze the discipline data. We will survey the staff, students, and parents for upgrades.

What is different about PBIS? Organized system of Positive Behavior management in all settings Organized system of disciplinary actions Clear school wide expectations with incentives and consequences Actual teaching of Positive Behavior Expectations Behavioral recognition system for kids doing the right thing

The 3 Major Components of PBIS Teaching appropriate behavior in all settings. Interventions when behavior expectations are not met. Recognition when behaviors are met.

BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE OUR PBIS CORE VALUES The Golden Hawk Says: BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE

Clemente PBIS Expectations Matrix Remember! The Golden Hawk says, “Be Respectful! Be Responsible! Be Safe!” Clemente PBIS Expectations Matrix Classroom Cafeteria Bathrooms Hallways Buses Library/ Computer Lab School Grounds Respect -Follow directions -Raise your hand -Use appropriate language -Use appropriate tone -Keep your hands & feet to yourself -Listen to adults -Exhibit good table manners -Keep food on your plate or in your mouth -Keep food in cafeteria -Respect the privacy of others -Keep the facilities clean -Keep hands & feet to yourself -Observe personal bubble space -Listen to adults in hallway -Use your quiet inside voice -Wait in line -Listen to the bus driver -Share seats -Raise your hand to be recognized -Follow adult directions -Obey fire drill procedures Responsibility -Employ active listening -Participate actively -Stay in designated area -Clean up your eating area Do your business & leave Flush the toilet -Throw trash in appropriate receptacles -Wash hands -Carry a valid hall pass -Go straight to your destination -Use you own locker -Pick up litter -Stay seated while the bus is moving -Keep your body and belongings inside the bus -Follow Media Center & Computer Lab Rules -Use equipment correctly -Access only appropriate websites -Dispose of trash in appropriate receptacles Safety -Wait in line for your turn -Report problems, vandalism, etc -Walk on the right -Wear appropriate shoes at all times -Enter and exit in an orderly fashion -Stay in your seat -Report any incidents

Guidelines for Awarding “Clemente Bucks” Why? The Clemente Buck is a positive behavior recognition to encourage our students to consistently demonstrate Clemente’s core values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Clemente Bucks should ONLY be given to students who are consistently demonstrating Clemente’s core values. Who? All staff (teaching, office, building service, cafeteria, bus driver and substitute teacher) should be awarding Clemente Bucks. Staff = $1 Buck, Bus driver = $2 Buck, Substitute teacher = $3 Buck

Guidelines for Awarding “Clemente Bucks” cont. Where? Clemente Bucks should be linked to the appropriate behavior based on the locations in the Expectations Matrix. When? Clemente Bucks should be given immediately to students when a behavior in the Expectations Matrix is consistently observed.

Guidelines for Awarding “Clemente Bucks” cont. How? When you award the Clemente Bucks to a student, the student should know exactly why he/she is getting the recognition. The reason should be valid and connected to the core values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Circle one of the three core values on the buck to denote which behavior is being recognized. Print the student’s first and last name and sign your name legibly in ink.

Guidelines for Awarding “Clemente Bucks” cont. Additional information See your team leader or department head to restock on bucks. Try to hand out a minimum of 5 bucks per day. Focus on WHAT you are giving out Clemente Bucks for, rather than on how many. Don’t use Clemente Bucks as coercion “If you don’t do this, I’m not giving you a Clemente Buck.”

What is a Clemente Buck? $ one genuine clemente buck $ (Check one) congratulations! Roberto Clemente Middle School $ one genuine clemente buck $ issued by _______________________________ on _________________ You, ________________________________________ , are the owner of The Golden Hawk says that YOU have been [ ] Respectful [ ] Responsible [ ] Safe (Please print in ink) First Name Last Name First Name Last Name Date (Please sign legibly in ink)

Where will students spend their Clemente Bucks? At the Clemente Store! Located on the stage in the cafeteria Open every Friday during lunch Items priced according to value Students can view items online

Recognitions for individual students may include the following: Ice Cream Passes Target Gift Certificates McDonald’s Coupons Wal-Mart Gift Certificates Dance Passes Movie Passes Game Passes Bags/Freebies Six Flags Passes Grade Level Rewards dances, movie nights, etc.

Grade Level Student Recognition Peace Days Any particular day when there are NO office referrals that disrupt the peace of the school. Result = 1 Peace Day Office referrals that will result in a lost Peace Day: TBD When a particular grade accumulates a certain target level of peace days, the entire grade will be recognized. The target levels are: 5, 15, 30, 50, 75, and 100 days.

Staff Recognition Public recognition for giving out Clemente bucks. Golden fire boot for staff whose class has best Fire Drill behavior. Building service recognition for cleanest classroom/ stations. Public recognition for student attendance. Parking in an administrator’s parking space for a week. Administrator/SDT/Counselor class coverage. Administrator/SDT/Counselor walk class to lunch. Movie passes Gift certificates

Interventions for staff and students

SURFACE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Positive Responses by Teachers Non-verbal Verbal

THE ALTERNATIVE TEACHER How and when will the alternative teacher be utilized? After previous strategies have been implemented without positive results, the alternative teacher can be used as a resource. When a student has been identified in the EMT process as needing behavioral interventions and support. *The alternative teacher should not be used as a quick fix for student behavior problems.*

Staff Managed Behaviors Tardiness (on 3rd tardy, enter student into Response System) Skipping class (1st offense is phone call home and 4pm reflection. 2nd offense is immediate office referral) Non-compliance with staff direction Classroom disruption Bullying Inappropriate language Failure to serve teacher assigned detention Unprepared for class Leaving the classroom without permission Inappropriate computer use Inappropriate locker behavior Dress code violation Throwing objects Eating/drinking in class Academic dishonesty Sleeping in class Carrying backpack Electronic devices/cell phones (visible and/or on)

Office Managed Behaviors Bomb Threat/False Alarm Possession of a Weapon/Explosive Device Threats of bringing/using Weapons Fighting/Physical Aggression Physical Assault/Harassment Intimidation Sexual Harassment/Sexual Offense Loitering Theft/Burglary Verbal Abuse and/or Threat of Violence Inappropriate Bus Behavior Failure to Identify Oneself Truancy Inappropriate hallway behavior Vandalism/ Property Damage False Fire Alarm or Arson Possession/Distribution/Use of OTC Medication, Controlled Substance, Tobacco, or Alcohol Leaving the Classroom without Permission Forgery/Extortion Gambling Chronic Violation of Teacher Managed Behaviors Possession/Use of Imitation Weapons Possession/Use of Imitation Drugs Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Response System

SMB (Staff Managed Behavior Form) Ongoing record of behavior issues in each class “Reserved for New Form”

Office Referral Form

Core Team Members John Mangrum – Team Leader Donna Lemon James Richard Pam Lloyd Mary Holmes Kitty Shuler Stacy Markowitz Ashley Palmer Susi Pully Brett DeMunter Pat Bradley Kathryn Morris