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A School Wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) initiative has been adopted by School 8 and will be seen throughout the building - in the halls, the bathrooms, the cafeteria and everywhere else!

We have already begun introducing the student expectations to each class. Regular, predictable, positive learning and teaching environments have been established; adults and peers have been trained to serve as positive role models, teaching and modeling behavioral expectations; and a system has been developed for providing regular positive feedback and recognition.

The goal is to improve social competence, develop environments that support academic success and contribute to an increase in our school’s capacity to address the behavioral support needs of all students and staff effectively and efficiently.

Students are expected to be respectful, responsible, safe and ready to learn.

Cafeteria

Hallway

Playground

Arrival/Dismissal

Bus

Take Responsibility

I can…

· keep my area clean.

· leave only if I have a pass.

I can…

· stay in line.

· go directly to destination.

· always show a pass when traveling without an adult.

I can…

· care for equipment and return it when directed.

· dress for the weather.

· use stop signals to solve problems peacefully.

· seek help from an adult when needed.

I can…

· report directly to my classroom when I arrive at school.

· report directly to my bus or exit at dismissal.

· remove my hat, do-rag, or hood before entering my school.

I can…

· be prepared to board my bus when it arrives at my stop.

· be prepared to exit my bus when it arrives at my stop.

Expect Excellence

I can…

· use voice level 0, 1, or 2.

· stay seated.

I can…

· use voice level 0 or 1.

· stay with my crew/team.

I can…

· share and take turns.

· line up immediately when signal is given.

· calmly re-enter school with voice level 0 or 1.

I can…

· use voice level 0 or 1 when entering and exiting my school.

· arrive on time to school.

· wear my uniform every day.

I can…

· keep my bus clean.

· follow my bus rules.

· use voice level 0, 1, or 2.

Act Safely

I can…

· keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.

· walk.

I can…

· keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.

· walk to the right at all times.

I can…

· keep my hands and feet to myself.

· use equipment appropriately.

· stay in designated areas.

I can…

· keep hands, feet, and objects to myself.

· walk in line with an adult to my bus or exit.

· keep my teacher informed with notes from home.

I can …

· sit in my seat at all times.

· keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.

· enter/exit my bus in a single file line.

Model Respect

I can…

· follow adult directions and make good choices.

· be mindful of the feelings and personal space of others.

I can…

· follow adult directions.

· take pride in my school displays.

· smile and/or wave to say hello.

I can…

· follow adult directions.

· speak kindly.

· treat others fairly.

I can…

· be mindful of the feelings and personal space of others.

I can…

· keep conversations appropriate.

· follow adult directions.

· greet my bus driver when I enter/exit my bus.