PBIS-Positive Behavior

Interventions and Supports PBIS Parent/Student Handbook

PBIS

Illinois Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a

proactive systems approach to provide behavioral supports and social

culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional,

and academic success.

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote a climate that enhances student learning through teaching

and recognizing positive behavior. We will use data to guide the

implementation of this program to create a safe, responsible, and

respectful environment.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of implementing positive behavior supports and

interventions at Howe Elementary School is to:

Model and teach respectful, safe, responsible and ready to learn

behavior

Re-teach behaviors when needed as indicated by school wide data

Celebrate expected behavior and recognize appropriate student

behavior

Howe School PBIS Overview

PBIS focuses on creating and sustaining school-wide, classroom, and individual systems of

support that improve the educational environment for all children and it is a proactive approach

to preventing bullying behavior. Our aim is to explicitly teach behavioral expectations and then

recognize the positive behaviors shown by students. As a Response to Intervention (RtI) model,

PBIS applies a three-tiered system of support, and a problem-solving process to enhance the

capacity of schools to effectively educate all students.

In addition to our Response to Intervention model, students are also provided classroom

instruction, review and reinforcement of positive social behavior by their classroom teacher and

our social worker. Grade level teams also conduct monthly grade level community meetings to

problem solve and celebrate positive behavior.

By implementing PBIS, we hope to reduce school and classroom behavior disruptions and educate

all students about acceptable school behaviors. Our PBIS implementation plan includes clearly

defined outcomes, research-validated practices, supportive administrative systems, and

information for problem solving behaviors.

Howe Elementary School uses two approaches to encourage positive behavior and prevent

bullying behavior. Students are provided clear models and are directly taught positive behavior

and provided additional support through activities that model and teach respectful, safe,

responsible, and ready to learn behavior. All staff members at Howe School establish regular,

predictable, positive learning and teaching environments. The staff members serve as positive

role models to students as they reach expected school behaviors.

Students are recognized and celebrated for positive behavior daily, weekly, monthly, each

trimester, and at the end of the school year. By improving the school environment, we hope to

increase learning time and promote academic and social success for every student.

Behavior Matrix: teach and model expected behaviors Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Ready to Learn

Classroom Use appropriate and kind language

Be considerate of others

Tell the truth

Follow directions

Take care of learning materials

Use your assignment notebook

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Keep belongings in your own work area

Sit appropriately in your chair

Follow emergency procedures

Complete assignments on time

Participate appropriately

Do your best

Hallway Hands off walls and each other

Stay silent

Respect other classes’ learning

Stand in a single file line

Walk on the 3rd square on the right side of the hallway

Keep up with the front of the line (keep pace)

Allow others to pass

Leave room between you and other students

Walk

Listen and follow directions

Go directly back to class

Take charge of yourself and your belongings

Restroom Give people privacy

Use quiet voices

Flush toilet

Wash hands with 2 pumps of soap

Place paper towels in the trash

Keep feet on the floor

Keep water in the sink

Report unsafe behavior to an adult

Make short visits

Lunch Room Use quiet voices

Keep food in your space

Talk only to neighbors

Make good seating choices

Clean up your area

Raise hand for help

Keep hand/feet to self

Stay seated until dismissed

Stand in line quietly

Dismiss quietly

Listen to supervisors

Assemblies/

Field Trips

Eyes on the speaker

Respect personal boundaries of self and others

Respect quiet sign

Stay focused

Sit on your bottom

Make appropriate seating choices

Stay seated until dismissed

Walk in/out quietly

Be an active listener

Wait to ask questions until appropriate

Bus Use a whisper voice

Be polite and listen to the driver and others

Respect property

Keep bus clean

Use appropriate language

Report unsafe behavior to an adult

Keep hands and feet out of the aisles

Go directly to your seat and remain seated

Keep food off the bus

Gather all of your belongings

Go directly to your classroom when exiting the bus

Be at the bus stop on time in the morning

Playground Include others who want to play

Display good sportsmanship

Listen to others

Put recess equipment away into bins properly

Ask an Adult for permission before you leave the area

Line up promptly

Stay within boundaries

What’s on the ground stays on the ground

Play safely

Line up and walk in quietly

Take charge of yourself and your belongings

Quietly organize for the next activity

Library Use whisper voices

Walk in quietly

Respect personal boundaries

Place books in designated area

Keep books looking new

Use marking sticks appropriately

Return library books on time

Keep hands and feet to self

Ask an adult to get books out of reach

Use library etiquette

Follow directions

After book check-out, read quietly to self

Listen attentively

Line up and exit quietly

Computer Lab

Always use school appropriate language and subject matter for writing and research

Use quiet voices

Push in chair

Sit at assigned computer

Place equipment back in orderly manner

Turn off terminal

Enter and exit quietly

Make positive choices when interacting with others online.

Only access digital resources as directed by teacher

Follow the rules of Beach Park Dist. 3 acceptable use policy for Technology

Gather all of your belongings

Model and Teach Respectful, Safe, Responsible,

and Ready to Learn Behavior

All students are directly taught behavior expectations listed in the Behavior Matrix through

lessons called Cool Tools and reinforcement of expected behavior is provided through our

Second Step program, our Stop, Walk and Talk program, and our monthly grade level Community

Meetings.

Cool Tools

Cool Tools are behavior lesson plans used by the teachers to teach all students the expected

behaviors established in our school wide behavior matrix utilizing a universal language and

process. They are structured around research based procedures to ensure the most effective

way to teach students behavior expectations. Cool Tools include using examples and non

examples of behaviors that occur in the school settings. Cool Tools utilize modeling and role-

playing to teach the new skills and provide students with practice opportunities to learn the

expectation. Feedback and acknowledgement are provided to ensure students display the

expected/taught behaviors. Cool Tools for every area are initially taught at the start of each

year, with a monthly focus on individual areas based on school wide data that is collected and a

booster of all areas that occurs mid-year.

Second Step

Second Step is a universal program taught to all the children at Howe School. It teaches school

success, school connectedness, and how to be a part of a safe and respectful school climate. To

obtain these things, the lessons focus on teaching students the skills that strengthen their

ability to learn, how to have empathy, to manage their emotions and to solve problems. These

weekly lessons help children be successful with not only their educational process but in life as

a whole. The program is taught weekly by the classroom teacher.

Stop, Walk, and Talk

Stop, Walk, Talk is another program that supports positive behavior at Howe School. Students

are taught how to empower themselves and others through three simple steps when problem

behaviors occur. The first step is for students to say “Stop,” and hold up their hand to

someone who is not following the 4 Bs. If the problem continues, students are taught to follow

step two which tells them to “Walk Away” from the problematic behavior. If the problem

continues, they are to “Talk” to an adult for further assistance in resolving the problem.

Each month all students are taught how to use “Stop, Walk, Talk” in a variety of situations.

Some of these lessons include what to do when others use inappropriate remarks to hurt others

(gossip) or minor physical aggression incidents. Students are learning problem solving

techniques to stop problem behaviors before they escalate. They are being empowered as they

help themselves and others. PBIS provides a positive environment where student behavior

expectations are clearly stated and practiced.

Community Meetings

Every month, teachers have a time within their schedules to come together as a grade level, for

a community meeting. These meetings focus on positive behaviors and provide opportunities to

address issues relating to the needs of each grade level. Anti-bullying curriculum will be the

priority during these meetings.

During every meeting, classroom teachers recognize students who have demonstrated positive

qualities. Students are announced during the meeting in front of their peers, and given special

recognition in honor of their achievement! Teachers choose the category for students, and

have the freedom to create additional rewards beyond our 4 Bs. Teachers give a short

explanation of the award to students they have selected, explaining specifics as to why each

student was selected. This supports our positive community and personalizes the

accomplishments of every student.

All of these programs are proactive approaches to preventing bullying behavior and encouraging

an environment of respect, responsibility and safety, which create a positive learning

environment!

Recognize Appropriate Student Behavior

And

Celebrate Expected Behavior

Daily Recognition: Caught Being Good PBIS celebrates students who demonstrate

positive behavior in a variety of ways. Students

that exhibit the 4 Bs throughout the school

campus and on the bus are given a

Caught Being Good coupon.

Weekly Recognition: High Five

When students receive 5 Caught Being Good coupons,

they have earned a High Five reward. Each Friday,

students who have a High Five Reward choose a prize

for their positive behavior.

Monthly Recognition: Caught Being Good Certificates

At the end of every month, students will have the chance to win a special photo opportunity by

having their Caught Being Good coupon drawn from a collection bin. At least five students per

grade level are chosen from the Caught Being Good bin from their grade. All students chosen

have their name announced during morning announcements, receive a certificate, a special pencil,

and wear a lanyard indicating they are a Howe Super Kid.

CAUGHT BEING GOOD! Name:

___________________________________________

Respectful Responsible Safe Ready to Learn

Signed:

__________________________________________

high-five!

Name: ___________________________

You’ve earned five “Caught Being

Good” coupons and may choose

something from the prize cart!

Teacher’s Initials: ______________

Howe’s Super KidsWho Were Caught Being Good

Presented to:

________________________________________

for being responsible, respectful, ready to learn &

safe at school! Congratulations!

Date:______________ Signed:___________________

Trimester Recognition

All students who receive a Caught Being Good Coupon during the trimester will have their name

entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card at the end of each trimester. A school-

wide assembly is held to celebrate student positive behavior and trimester winners are drawn

from a raffle drum in front of the entire student body.

Year End Recognition

All students selected throughout the year will also be entered into drawing for an ultimate

prize which will be given at the end of the school year during our year-end talent show

assembly!

In addition to these rewards, each month classroom teachers will recognize students who have

demonstrated qualities that support our 4 Bs. These students will be announced during grade

level (community) meetings in front of their peers, and given a special award in honor of their 4

B behavior!

Throughout the year, positive behavior will also be rewarded with special celebrations. School-

wide assemblies will be held, and other after-school events will be offered for both students

and their families. Friday Afternoon Fun days are optional events which allow families time

away, where students stay after school for a snack, crafts, games, and more! Proceeds raised

from Friday Afternoon Fun days support our PBIS efforts.

Community of Character

The villages of Zion, Winthrop Harbor, and Beach Park have joined together through the

Coalition for Healthy Communities initiative to support the Community of Character initiative.

Beginning in January of this year, these three communities have taken action to instill six

character traits that support the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program

within our school. While we strive to teach character within our building, students are now

being provided with character reinforcement when out in our community. You will begin so see

signs with character traits like Respect, Responsibility, and Safety; among others. Please take

the opportunities that arise to have conversations regarding these character traits, and how

your families can support our Community of Character. A Community of Character is a

community working together to build and promote positive attitudes based on character traits.

The philosophy of this effort is based on the concept that CHARACTER does make a

difference. As caretakers of the community, every man, woman, and child must promote high

standards of personal and professional conduct. All citizens, young and old, need to commit to

building a Community of Character.

The purpose of this initiative is to build a community of character that embraces people from

all races, cultures, life experiences and abilities. This is important because our community will

be enriched by the full participation of all people in all aspects within the life of the community.

We are working to change attitudes, enhance policies and change behavior. We encourage all to

work, play, and live with character. Always!

Organization of Character in our community commit to demonstrating the six character traits in

their organization. They also commit to supporting the on-going Community of Character events

in our community.

January/February

Respect: I treat others the way I want to be treated.

March/April

Perseverance: I stay the course to reach my goals.

May/June

Responsibility: I am accountable for my actions and attitudes.

July/August

Safety: I take action to address harm.

September/October

Integrity: I do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

November/December

Kindness: I demonstrate care and concern.

Additional supports for students to learn positive behaviors

In an effort to help Howe students achieve at the highest level possible and to be their very

best academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally, we use a Daily Check In Check Out

system. This intervention is used to help children manage and monitor their own behavior during

the school day. Parents will be contacted if we feel this system of support could benefit their

child.

Check In/Check Out

CICO is a way to give student consistent positive feedback throughout the school day.

To keep parents informed of their child’s behavior, the student will bring home the CICO

form home every afternoon to be reviewed and signed by parent/guardian, then returned

in the morning.

Check In/Check Out (CICO) is a strategy Howe School uses with some students to

redirect behaviors and reinforce positive behavior.

The Check In/Check Out form is a daily progress report that the teacher reports on

whether or not the student is meeting expectations throughout the school day.

The student Checks In with a positive staff member each morning, and receives the

CICO card with a positive pep talk.

The student Checks Out with the same positive staff member each afternoon to review

the student’s behavior from the day.

Discipline Procedures

Howe School uses a consistent procedure for handling discipline. We use a T-

Chart outlining behaviors to assist in defining Major versus Minor behavior. Please

see the chart below. Problem behaviors are documented on the Howe School

discipline report. Minor behaviors will be written out by the supervising teacher on

the discipline report, parent contact will be made, and a copy of discipline report

will be sent home for the parent. Major behaviors will be filled out by the

supervising teacher/staff member and sent to the office. The student may then

be called down to the office to speak with the principal. If an office referral has

been made, administration will contact the parent/guardian.

Minor Offenses Major

Inappropriate Language

Tardiness

Speaking out of turn

Teasing

Non-compliance

Running in the hall

Minor dishonesty

Minor disruption

Minor aggression

Unsafe or rough play

Disrespect

Misuse or disrespect of property

Technology violation

Defiance/Insubordination

Aggressive physical contact

Fighting

Property damage

Disrespect

Disruption

Out of bounds

Theft

Discrimination

Excessive tardiness/absenteeism

Weapons

Dishonesty

Harassment

Bullying

Technology violation

An example of the Howe School discipline report is on the next page.

Discipline Report Howe Elementary School

10271 Beach Rd, Beach Park, IL 60087 (847) 599-5362

STUDENT’S NAME : GRADE:

CLASSROOM TEACHER:

NAME & TITLE OF REPORTING SCHOOL OFFICIAL:

DATE: (MM/DD/YY)

TIME OF INCIDENT:

LOCATION OF INCIDENT:

CLASSROOM GYM BATHROOM HALLWAY COMPUTER

LAB LIBRARY

BUS CAFETERIA OTHER:

PARENT OR GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION The following Report is to notify you that your child is having a behavioral problem which requires disciplinary action. Please feel free to request additional information and offer possible solutions to help your child develop in a positive manner.

( MINOR) CLASSROOM MANAGED BEHAVIOR STAFF ACTION TAKEN

Defiance Disruption Timeout / Detention

Lunch Recess

Loss of Privilege

Physical contact / Aggression Disrespect Conference with Student Parent Contact

Technology Violation Property

Misuse Parent Contact Time in Office

Inappropriate Language

( MAJOR) OFFICE MANAGED BEHAVIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN

Defiance/Insubordination / Non Compliance

Technology Violation

Timeout / Detention Lunch Recess

Parent Contact

Physical Aggression Property Damage Conference with Student Loss of Privilege

Disruption Harassment Time in Office Other

Disrespect Bullying In-school suspension

To be served on ___________

Inappropriate/Profanity/Abusive Language Lying/Cheating Out of school suspension to be

served on _________

Inappropriate Display of Affection Fighting

Theft Other

Obtain Peer Attention

Obtain Adult Attention

Avoid Tasks/ Activities

Obtain Items/Activities

Avoid Adult

Avoid Peer (s)

Other

Unknown

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

SIGNATURE OF REPORTING SCHOOL OFFICIAL:

DATE: PARENT CONTACT : Phone Conference or Meeting (please circle)

AND

Referral mailed or sent home

DATE:

All Major Reports are managed and recorded by the Principal. All Minor Reports are managed and recorded by the teacher.

PERCEIVED MOTIVATION

PBIS Handbook

After reading through this 4 Bs at Howe School Handbook with

your child, please sign and return this page to your child’s

teacher.

My child and I have read through the 4 Bs at Howe School

Handbook, we understand the expectations at Howe School, and

agree to follow the 4 Bs and Stop, Walk, Talk, to make Howe

School a happy, safe, and bully free place to learn.

Student Name: _______________

Parent Signature: ______________

Date: _______________________