Positive Behaviors Intervention Supports (PBIS)

What is PBIS?

The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program is based upon a philosophy of recognizing positive contributions of students. Our goal is to help each child develop self discipline.

The home and school share the responsibility for developing good citizens. Parents, teachers and students must work together to maintain a safe learning environment.

As a part of PBIS, teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff will have the responsibility to teach positive behavior expectations to students. PBIS means students will know exactly what is expected of them. Students who take responsibility to behave positively will be recognized and rewarded in a variety of ways.

PBIS means students will know exactly what is  expected  of  them.  Students  who  take  responsibility  to behave  positively  will  be  recognized  and  rewarded  in  a  variety  of  ways. Students  will  also  know the consequences that  will  result  when  they  choose  NOT  to meet the school-wide expectations.

PBIS at School

At Smith Elementary we promote Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behavior!

Be SAFE

• Walk safely
• Stay in appropriate areas
• Keep hands and feet to yourself

Be RESPECTFUL

• Give your best effort
• Stay on task
• Be prepared
• Treat others the way you want to be treated

Be RESPONSIBLE

• Clean up after yourself
• Complete your work
• Follow directions

PBIS at Home

Affirmations that your child can use to reinforce positive behavior at home:

I am SAFE

• I play safely with others
• I avoid stranger
• I stay in designated areas

I am RESPECTFUL

• I speak nicely to others
• I am truthful
• I listen to my family

I am RESPONSIBLE

• I finish all of my homework
• I pick up my toys/clothes when I am finished with them
• I go to bed when I am told
• I am prepared for the next school day

Your role as a parent

• Ask your child to tell you about school expectations for behavior
• Discuss ways that these expectations can be used at home and in the community