Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Responsible!
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is a school-wide, proactive approach which emphasizes instruction of social skills, data-based decision making, and prevention of problematic behavior. While fostering positive behaviors and interactions, PBIS also improves academic performance.
The most important part of PBIS is teaching expected behaviors. This is accomplished by utilizing a school-wide matrix of behaviors which encompasses the three main expectations of Hiawatha (Be Ready, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible). Throughout the year, students are also taught specific behavioral expectations through use of "Cool Tools" and Student Boosters.
To reinforce positive behavior, students are "rewarded" for making good choices. Student Boosters and weekly "blue ticket" raffles encourage and maintain appropriate behavior, while teaching students to work toward accomplishing a goal.
The ultimate objective of Hiawatha PBIS is to not only create a safe learning environment which most effectively utilizes instructional time, but also to partner with parents in reinforcing lifelong values in our students.
The most important part of PBIS is teaching expected behaviors. This is accomplished by utilizing a school-wide matrix of behaviors which encompasses the three main expectations of Hiawatha (Be Ready, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible). Throughout the year, students are also taught specific behavioral expectations through use of "Cool Tools" and Student Boosters.
To reinforce positive behavior, students are "rewarded" for making good choices. Student Boosters and weekly "blue ticket" raffles encourage and maintain appropriate behavior, while teaching students to work toward accomplishing a goal.
The ultimate objective of Hiawatha PBIS is to not only create a safe learning environment which most effectively utilizes instructional time, but also to partner with parents in reinforcing lifelong values in our students.
Hiawatha Elementary PBIS Expectations Matrix
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