Positive Behavior Support Eustis Middle School 2015-16
PBS Mission Create a positive school environment and culturally embed the Mustang HERD Mentality among students, faculty, and staff through effective use of a Positive Behavioral Support system.
Establishing a Social Culture Common Language MEMBERSHIP Common Experience Common Vision/Values
HERD We are one HERD. We will be looking for examples of “HERD” behavior. The next few slides will give you an idea of what we’re looking for!
Honest Examples of students being honest are: Turning in lost items to the office Taking responsibility for their actions, good or bad Being truthful with adults and peers in a given situation Asking for help when they don’t understand
Encouraging Examples of students being encouraging: Helping another student when they don’t understand an assignment Supporting their peers in and outside of the classroom Complimenting teachers and peers when they do something well
Respectful Examples of students being respectful: Being polite Being on time to class Following classroom and campus rules and procedures
Driven Examples of students who are driven: Setting short and long term goals Being informed when it comes to grades and upcoming assignments Not procrastinating (Tardies) Persevering when things get difficult
PBS The goal of Positive Behavior Support is to: Foster a positive environment Minimize lost instructional time Minimize behavioral incidents
“Reward” System
HERD BUCKS Students will earn bucks daily. Each teacher may issue one buck per day per student. Teacher Initials are required on each BUCK given as validity.
PROCEDURES HERD Bucks will be issued and initialed by teachers. HERD Bucks are to be carried by students in their binder or folder. If Bucks are lost or misplaced, the student may not be issued replacements Students cannot ask for a BUCK. When a student earns enough BUCKS to purchase an incentive, they may do so DURING LUNCH.
Possible Purchased Items include: Homework pass School Store Items Go to front of lunch line $ gift card to school concession stand at sporting event or dance 5. Raffle items 6. Admission to specified events
Classrooms Hallways/Courtyard Cafeteria Target Areas for 2015-16 Classrooms Hallways/Courtyard Cafeteria
Expectations for CLASSROOMS Arrive on time Be prepared with all materials ready to learn Respect authority figures Respect classmates Follow classroom rules Put forth best effort
Expectations for Hallways/Courtyard WALK Move with a purpose Be responsible with time
Expectations for CAFETERIA Sit in your assigned area unless given permission to move Use the shortest lunch line Talk quietly at YOUR OWN TABLE Clean table, chair, and floor in your assigned area Walk during dismissal procedures
Families Students Staff Community Teachers SAC PTO Administration