School-Wide Positive Behavior System / Overview

A School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SW-PBS) initiative was adopted by School 12 and is seen throughout the building - in the halls, the bathrooms, the cafeteria, on the bus and everywhere else!

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. Trained staff and peers are modeling these behaviors.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.