Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
What is PBIS?  The underlying theme of PBIS is teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any core curriculum subject.  The emphasis is on school-wide systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments.

Why use PBIS?  Teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding.  The purpose of school-wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.

School-Wide Expectations: Students are taught to Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Prepared.
 
PBIS Matrix: The matrix covers expectations in the following areas:

• Classroom

• Playground

• Cafeteria

• Restroom   

• Hallway

• Bus

• Assemblies

• Matrix revised

Panther Pride: Panther Pride will be displayed while walking in the hallways. This includes  hands at sides or behind your back, walking to the right, keeping away from walls and bulletin boards, walking in a straight line and keeping up with class.

STAR STUDENTS:

Each classroom teacher will pick a student of the week.  This student should be one that has exhibited positive behavior that week.  This can be the student that has shown an improvement in behavior or a student that “always” behaves. Students will have their picture taken. The picture will be posted outside of the Media Center.
 
STUDENT OF THE MONTH:

Each Star Student’s name will be placed in a box for a Student of the Month drawing. There will be a Student of the Month for each grade level. This student will be announced at the end of the month and will be given a special reward.
 
BUS STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

Bus drivers will nominate an outstanding bus student each week.  This student should be one that has exhibited positive bus behavior that week.  This can be the student that has shown an improvement in behavior or a student that “always” behaves.  Students will have their picture taken. The picture will be posted across from the cafeteria.

GOLD KEY STUDENTS:

Gold Key students are recognized twice a year at the school board meetings.  We are allowed 4 nominations. Students are only allowed to receive this award once in their school career.  Students may be recognized for the following:

• Student is a role model for other students

• Student has shown involvement in his/her community

• Student has shown an improvement in behavior/attitude/achievement.

• Student consistently displays positive character traits.

• Student gets along well with peers and adults.

• Student has gone above and beyond to help another student

The graph below displays the number of office referrals per month compared to last year. Our goal is to have less than 10 office referrals per month.

Office Referrals Per Month
August- 1
September- 6
October- 13