PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports

PBIS

It is a national program and its purpose is to create and maintain a positive learning culture for students as well as faculty and staff. PBIS works to identify and nurture behaviors and academic habits that lead to success for all students. The emphasis is always on community; parents, teachers, students, and staff all working together.

ELEMENTARY – Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Matrix - Consistent student expectations in the BCSD 

School-Wide Rules/ Expectations

 Classroom

 Hallways/ Stairwell  

Bathroom 

Cafeteria  

 I am RESPECTFUL 

 • Raise your hand and wait to be called on
• Use polite and kind words
• Listen politely, while others are speaking
• Follow directions the first time
• Follow the school pledge

• Self-to-self (keep hands, feet, and bodies to yourself)
• Walk slowly and quietly
• Stay in line

 • Self-to-self (keep hands, feet, and bodies to yourself)
• Respect the privacy of myself and others

• Self-to-self (keep hands, feet, and bodies to yourself)
• School appropriate language
• Say please and thank you.
• Listen to adults

 I am RESPONSIBLE 

 • Come to School on time, every day
• Accept consequences without arguing or complaining
• Complete your work
• Ask the teacher for help, if there is a problem you cannot solve

 
• Watch, listen and follow adult directions
• Stay to the right

• Keep the bathroom clean
• Report any unsafe behavior
• Flush and wash
• Use soap, toilet paper, and paper towels appropriately
• Throw paper towels in trash cans

• Take the lunch you ordered
• Raise your hand for assistance
• Maintain place in line and at the lunch table
• Keep it clean, throw your trash away

 I am READY 

 • Have materials
• Turn in homework
• Unpack and be at your desk before announcements
• Follow classroom routines

 • Face forward
• Walk the shortest hallway route to your destination

• Always have permission to use the bathroom
• Wait quietly for your turn

 • Bring snack money
• Begin eating immediately
• Remain in the lunch line until you are served
• Become quiet when requested

School-Wide Rules/
Expectations
 

Recess 

 Bus

 Special Events/ Assemblies

Community  

 I am RESPECTFUL 

  Self-to-self (keep hands, feet, and bodies to yourself)
• Use kind words
• Take turns and play cooperatively
• Share equipment
• Play with everyone
• Listen to adults

 • Self-to-self (keep hands, fee, and bodies to yourself)
• Use kind words
• Use quiet voices

 • Participate appropriately
• Listen, watch, learn
• Applaud politely
• Maintain personal space

• Use kind words
• Walk on sidewalks
• Speak politely to the crossing guard
• Handle your backpack and materials safely

 I am RESPONSIBLE 

 • Follow directions from all adults
• Accept consequences without arguing or complaining
• Report problems to the nearest adult
• Use equipment properly

• Stay seated
• Report any unsafe behavior
• Listen to the driver and monitor at all times

• Follow directions
• Accept consequences
• Stay in assigned area

• Accept consequences
• Keep the neighborhood clean
• Inform parents of problem situations
• Go directly home

 I am READY 

 • Follow directions from all adults
• Accept consequences without arguing or complaining
• Report problems to the nearest adult
• Stop playing when the whistle blows
• Line up calmly and quickly in the correct line

 • Be on time for pick up and departure

 • Wear appropriate clothing
• Bring only necessary items

 • Know safety rules
• Leave school property quickly