Longwood Junior HS PBIS Implementation Plan September 2015

We can communicate positive behavior expectations by… Being good role models positive behaviorPromoting positive behavior often and everywhere through P o s t e r s V i d e o s A n n o u n c e m e n t s Classroom lessons ActivitiesActivities C l a s s c l i m a t e Recognition & Reinforcement

We can reinforce positive behaviors by offering students…  Praise and positive reinforcement Individual teacher reward systems already in place Postcards for positive and improved behavior  Recognition through  Bracelet Reward System

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

What is PBIS? PBIS is a 3 or more year process. PBIS is a 3 or more year process. Over 2,000 schools across the country - over 400 in New York – have implemented PBIS. Over 2,000 schools across the country - over 400 in New York – have implemented PBIS. 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. 50% or more schools reduce their office referrals by 50% the first year. This is a data driven program. This is a data driven program. PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. 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. 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 a SCHOOL-WIDE design for discipline. It is team-based systematic planning. It is team-based systematic planning. It is for (and by) ALL students, ALL staff, and in ALL settings. 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. It is a program that can be upgraded as we go along. Every 5 weeks we will analyze the discipline data. Every 5 weeks we will analyze the discipline data. Every 5 weeks - student recognition Every 5 weeks - student recognition We will survey the staff, students, and parents for upgrades. 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 Golden Lion Says: Follow the 3 R’s  BE RESPONSIBLE  BE RESPECTFUL  BE READY OUR PBIS CORE VALUES

Reward Bracelets Why? The Bracelets are used to recognize positive behavior and encourage our students to consistently demonstrate the LJHS’s core values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready. White, green or gold bracelets will be given to students who earn points by demonstrating the LJHS core values with their grades, attendance and positive behavior. Who? Teachers will: TTake accurate attendance KKeep accurate grades GGive out postcards

What is a Postcard?

Postcards Postcards should be given out by faculty to recognize exceptional or improved behaviors. This includes:  Random acts of kindness  Improved performance in any area- academic, social, behavior, attendance, etc… Postcards are a way of reinforcing the 3 R’s, as well as, reaching students who may not otherwise be recognized. Postcards get handed in to Kelly Chichester and will be mailed home.

Bracelet Levels GoldGreenWhite Reward ceremony Used as a pass Free dance ticket Reduced price dance tickets $2.00 off Reduced price dance tickets $1.00 off 2- Homework passes 1- Homework passes Field Day with End of the year Picnic/BBQ End of the year picnic/BBQ Movie night in field Special Lunch Subway outsideLunch outside Spirit wear T-shirt

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