westfield_pbis parent handbook

8/22/2019 Westfield_PBIS Parent Handbook

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What is PBIS?

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is a schoolwide, proactiveapproach, which emphasizes the instruction of social skills, databased decision

making, and the prevention of problematic behavior. While fostering positivebehaviors and interactions, PBIS also improves academic performance.

The most important part of PBIS is teaching expected behaviors. This isaccomplished by utilizing a schoolwide matrix of behaviors, which encompasses

the three main expectations of Westfield or our Wildcat Ways (Be Safe, Be

Respectful, and Be Responsible). Throughout the year, students are also taught

specific behavioral expectations through the use of "Cool Tools".

Cool Tools are lesson plans that structure how the staff teaches the expected

behaviors from our schoolwide behavior matrix. They are taught using examples

taken from classroom and nonclassroom settings and situations. Staff membersmodel and roleplay in order to teach new skills and reinforce expected behaviors.

Throughout the year we decide which additional Cool Tools to teach based on data

we have gathered and feedback from staff members.

To reinforce positive behavior, students are "rewarded" for making good choices.Paw tickets encourage and maintain appropriate behavior, while teaching

students to work toward accomplishing a goal.

The ultimate objective of Westfield 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.

As much as we try to reinforce positive behavior, there are times when students

make poor choices and may face disciplinary consequences. The main goal of any

disciplinary action is to help the student learn from their mistake and make better

choices in the future. Consequences may include:

Possible Classroom Consequences: Possible Office Consequences:

Warning Warning Reteach behavior Reteach behavior Loss of privilege Loss of privilege Parent contact Parent contact Behavior contract Behavior contract Office referral Lunch/recess in quiet room

After school detention Inschool suspension Out of school suspension


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WESTFIELD SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTATIONS

RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE SAFE

BUS

Listen to the bus driver,adult supervisors and

safety patrols.

Use quiet, inside voices. Care for bus property.

Get to the bus on time. Enter and exit the bus

appropriately.

Stay seated. Keep hands, feet and

belongings to self.

ARRIVAL and

DISMISSAL

Listen to adult supervisorsand safety patrols.

Use your talking voicewhile waiting.

Walk onsidewalks/blacktop area

only.

When arriving, reportdirectly to your classroom

line.

When leaving, stay in lineand walk to your

destination.

Arrive at school at 9:00 andleave promptly at 3:30.

Keep hands, feet andbelongings to self.

Carry your backpack until ofschool grounds.

HALLWAY

Walk quietly. Stay in your own space.

Stay as a group. Keep hands and feet to

yourself and off the walls.

Walk on the right side of thhall.

Walk in a single file line.

COAT AREA

Use quiet, inside voices. Keep hands, feet and

belongings to self.

Keep belongings in yourspace only.

Keep your area neat andorganized.

Think about what you needand get those items.

Go directly to your nextdestination.

BATHROOM

Enter and exit quietly. Observe time limits. Allow each other privacy.

Keep bathroom clean. Tell your teacher if there

is a problem.

Maintain personal hygiene. Leave lights on for others.

LUNCHROOM

Listen to adult supervisors. Use quiet, inside voices. Take turns. Practice good table

manners.

Keep area clean. Follow directions. Raise hand for help. Respond to whistle.

Sit at the table. Keep hands, feet and

belongings to self.

Walk at all times. Eat your own lunch.

RECESS

Listen to adult supervisors. Play by the game rules.

Practice goodsportsmanship.

Include everyone. Take turns and share.

Put away the equipment. Line up quickly and quietly

with your class. Respond to the whistle. Dress for the weather.

Use equipment properly. Move carefully.


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PBIS Home Connection... The Big Ideas

1. Clearly define and communicate expectations.Tell your child(ren) exactly what you want them to do. Identify situations in

which appropriate behavior is important. Teach with examples and nonexamples of appropriate behavior. MODEL expectations through your own

behavior!!!

2. Give frequent, positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.Look for opportunities to praise your child(ren), and praise them on the

specific behavior that they have practiced. Catch them doing something

good! Try to praise them five times more than any one negative commentthat might have been made.

3. Actively supervise your child(ren).Watch and interact with them while they engage in chores and play.

Communicate your interest in and awareness of their activities.

4. Pre-correct and intervene early."Nip the problem in the bud!" Precorrection involves seeing a possible

problem coming and changing it before it happens. Do not yell at a child for a

behavioral issue that he/she has not yet committed but instead, use the

opportunity to reteach the expected behavior.

Tips for Positive Behavior

* Set the stage for success; reward the effort.

* Stay calm. Use a calm voice.* Set reasonable limits.

* BE CONSISTENT! Yes means yes and no means no.

* Set the example. Actions speak louder than words.

* Have patience, and most of all, have fun and enjoy your child(ren)!

How can parents be involved with PBIS at home?

Help out with responsibility of homework.

Create posters with expectations for home (see example documents below).

Compare home rules with PBIS rules at school.

Ask if your child received a Paw ticket today.

Recognize and reward positive behavior.

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