Pulaski County SchoolsPositive Behavior
Supports on the BusAgenda
1:00-1:55
1:55-2:05
2:05-3:00
Basics of PBIS on the bus;components 1-3
Break
Components 4-6
Pulaski County SchoolsPositive Behavior
Supports on the BusTraining Expectations
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Pulaski County SchoolsMission Statement
The Pulaski County School System will ensure a
quality, comprehensive education for each
student.
Every second… a public school student is suspended -Children’s Defense Fund
Every 35 seconds… a child is confirmed as abused or neglected -Children’s Defense Fund
Every 11 seconds… a high school student drops out -Children’s Defense Fund
There are 500,000 children in foster care in the U.S. -Children’s Defense Fund
Pulaski County SchoolsMission Statement
The Pulaski County School System will ensure a
quality, comprehensive education for each
student.
Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline
Mission Statement:
To train and support schools in the implementation of positive, proactive and
instructional strategies so students become self-disciplined, responsible and productive
citizens of the Commonwealth.
Components of a School-wide Approach
an agreed upon and common approach to discipline
a small number of positively stated expectations for all students and staff
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
procedures for teaching these expectations to students
a continuum of procedures for encouraging responsible behavior as demonstrated by these expectations
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
a continuum of procedures for discouraging irresponsible or rule-violating behavior
procedures for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the discipline system on a regular and frequent basis
Components of a School-wide Approach
an agreed upon and common approach to discipline
a small number of positively stated expectations for all students and staff
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
procedures for teaching these expectations to students
a continuum of procedures for encouraging responsible behavior as demonstrated by these expectations
Character
C
Respect
Loyalty
Honesty
Compassion
Perseverance
Adaptability
Trustworthy
Responsibility
CourageOptimism
Initiative
Contemplation
Be Responsible
• Follow area rules• Use appropriate
language and gestures
• Keep a safe environment, duty to report
• Take care of this place, yourself, and each other
Be Willing to Learn
• Do your own work
• Complete all assignments
• Be prepared with supplies & assignments
Be a Team Player
• Appropriate behavior is the norm
• Keep a positive attitude• Do your part – be an active learner
Arrival Procedures• Be on time.• If you arrive before 8:00 am, go directly to the cafeteria.• Keep noise level low when you enter the building and
respect the space of others.• Follow safety procedures in the parking lot and exiting the
buses and cars.• Come directly into the building upon arrival.• When you enter, eat breakfast and use the restroom in
the tan hall before going to homeroom. • Do not wander the halls. Go directly to your homeroom.
Hallway Expectations
• Walk on the right side• Walk single-file by two’s• Respect the space of others• Keep noise level to a
minimum• Go directly to your assigned
location
Restroom Expectations
• Go, Flush, Wash, Leave• Keep noise level to a
minimum• Respect the privacy of
others• Keep it clean
Cafeteria Expectations
• Wait patiently and quietly• Respect the space of
others• Keep noise level to a
minimum
• Remain seated as assigned
• Empty your tray when finished eating
• Clean your area• Know your lunch
number • Remember your
manners
Library Expectations
• Keep noise level to a minimum
• Stay focused on your assignment
• Respect the space of others• Remain with class
Classroom Expectations
• NO Gum• NO Electronics (must go into your locker)
• Cell Phonesoff from 8:00 am - 3:30pm
• Follow Team and Teacher rules and procedures
Substitutes• Treat a substitute as you would
your teacher, or even better!• Be willing to help.• Remember you ABC’s.• Stay in your assigned seat.• Complete assigned work.• Follow rules and expectations
even if the substitute does not know them!
Personal Items
• Do not borrow or take personal items from others
• If you bring an item to school, your are responsible for it. Keep it in your locker!
Gym Use Expectations
• Wait until your teacher/coach is with you before entering the gym
• Change clothes in locker room only.• Use equipment properly and return to
storage location.• Participate in the fun• Show school spirit• Show respect to your opponents.
Assembly Expectations
• Stay with your class/team • Focus on the program • Clap when appropriate • Raise hand for questions & respond
to speaker• Sit quietly• Respect the space of others
Dismissal Procedures• Each team will have exiting rules which need to be followed.• Keep noise level low when you enter the halls and respect the
space of others.• Follow safety procedures in the parking lot and exiting the
buses and cars.• Bus riders need to get to the bus as quickly as possible.• Parent pick-up student need to go directly to your pick-up
room.• Follow the rules for your pick-up area.• Cell phones and other electronics need to remain off until 3:30.• If you stay for an after school activity, go directly to that
location when you are dismissed.
Respect on the Bus• Allow for personal space• Respect the property of others• Keep hands and feet to self• Keep interactions “G” rated (no hugging,
kissing, or public displays of affection)• Use language appropriate for all ages
Loading & Unloading Buses
Go directly to your seat as assigned by the driver
Stay in the seat until the bus comes to a complete stop
Stay in single file
Move in and out of the danger zone safely
While the Bus is Moving
Sit safely with your back to the back and your bottom to the bottom
Voice Level – 2 Conversational level
Keep body parts inside the bus
Only talk to the person in your seat
Bus ResponsibilityClean up after yourself!
Keep all belongings in your backpack and in the seat with you (including food and drink)
Take care of the bus and each other
Field Trips• Listen to guides and speakers.• Keep appropriate noise level for location.• Use manners!• Stay with your assigned group.• Focus on the information being presented.• Watch out for your team mates.
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
procedures for teaching these expectations to students
a continuum of procedures for encouraging responsible behavior as demonstrated by these expectations
Behavior Systems
Intensive Interventions Targeted students Small group/individual interventions Interventions increase in intensity Minimum weekly monitoring of progress
Strategic Instruction/Interventions Targeted students (at-risk) Classroom/small group interventions Minimum bi-monthly monitoring of progress
Universal/Core Instruction All students School-wide/classroom instruction Behavior in all settings Preventative, proactive instruction Monitored a minimum of 3 times a year
Academic Systems
Intensive InterventionsTargeted studentsSmall group/individual interventionsInterventions increase in intensityMinimum weekly monitoring of progress
Strategic Instruction/InterventionsTargeted students (at-risk)Classroom/small group interventionsMinimum bi-monthly monitoring of progress
Universal/Core InstructionAll studentsSchool-wide/classroom instructionAll content areasPreventative, proactive instructionMonitored a minimum of 3 times a year
Figure 1: PCIS Three-Tier Model of Interventions
1-5% 1-5%
5-10%5-10%
80-90%80-90%
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
a continuum of procedures for discouraging irresponsible or rule-violating behavior
procedures for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the discipline system on a regular and frequent basis
Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)
a continuum of procedures for discouraging irresponsible or rule-violating behavior
procedures for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the discipline system on a regular and frequent basis
A Shift in Thinking…
From. . .– Focus on reactive– Focus on negative– Focus on punishment– Focus on deficits– Focus on problems– Professional centered– Expert model
To. . .– Focus on proactive– Focus on positive– Focus on instruction– Focus on strengths– Focus on needs– Child/Family centered– Team approach