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PBIS

PBIS
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PBIS, which stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework used by schools to improve and integrate data, systems, and practices to support students' behaviorial and academic outcomes. The focus is on proactive prevention rather than reactive punishment, helping to create a positive and safe school environment where students and staff can thrive.

PBIS at Fort Zeller
Tier 1: Most Students
Here at Fort Zeller, we start the year by teaching all students about our 3 Bee Rules: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.  Students are shown and taught exactly what those expectations look like in every area of our school: classroom, bus, cafeteria, playground, etc.  Whenever students meet those expectations, they are given a Bee Buck or a Bee Stamp on their Bee Card.  When their Bee Card is filled (20 stamps), they bring it to the office and place it in their grade level bucket.  At the end of each week, we draw a student's card from each classroom. The winning students' pictures are hung on a special display board and they each receive a prize!  Last year, our students filled over 6,000 Bee Cards!!

            Tier 1 Consequences
            When students need reminders about behavior expectations, they first receive warnings from their teacher.  After 3 warnings, they will receive a STOP sign. A STOP sign is a small reminder on the student's desk to STOP and make a better choice.  If a student receives multiple STOP signs during the day, they may have to complete a Think Sheet.  A Think Sheet is a worksheet that the student completes with their teacher to process through and discuss the student's choices.  If your student completes a Think Sheet, it will be sent home in their folder for you to see, sign, and return to school.  This helps build a home/school connection so everyone is on the same page and also helps keep students accountable for this actions.

Tier 2: Some Students
If a student needs more help with our behavior expectations, they may meet with a small group to practice more appropriate social and behavior skills. 

Tier 3: Only a Few Students
If we find that a student is really struggling to meet our behavior expectations, we will create an individualized plan specific to their needs.  This would include input from you about your student, the teacher, the school counselor, and the school psychologist.