PBIS is a research-based behavior system that uses incentives and acknowledgments to motivate students to make positive choices. Each PBIS school identifies three to five easy-to-remember behavioral expectations for students, which are communicated frequently and reinforced with student acknowledgments. Staff members make it a point to call attention to moments when a student demonstrates desired behaviors. This positive reinforcement is for all students and provides an excellent model for students who need extra encouragement to make appropriate choices.
PBIS is an important aspect of Phelps Luck. Phelps Luck Elementary School staff is committed to working with students and their families to promote a safe and nurturing environment in all school settings.
Below are the guiding principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS):
• PBIS is a behavioral support system that promotes and recognizes positive behavior.
• The program rewards students for exhibiting positive behavior.
• Expectations, language, and consequences concerning behavior are consistent throughout the school.
• The program promotes the development of intrinsic motivation.
We have four school expectations, which are reinforced daily are...
SOAR
Self-Control
Organized
Accountable
Resilient
Phelps Luck SOAR Track System
Students who follow the school rules and display appropriate behavior may be recognized for their efforts by moving spaces on their personal track form.
• Staff members acknowledge students and recognize their positive behavior.
• Rewards are special privileges the students can earn. Some examples are sitting in a special seat for the day, being first to pick classroom jobs, or having lunch with a staff member or administrator.
Falcon of the Week
Students who exhibit exemplary behavior can earn a “Falcon of the Week Award.” Students' names will be announced on the announcements, and they will go to the cafeteria for a group picture. The group picture will be displayed in the front hallway. Students will also receive a Falcon of the Week charm to wear. A phone call home acknowledging this achievement will be made, and an administrator or school counselor will read the teacher's statement explaining why the teacher gave the student the Falcon of the Week award.
Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior
Students are taught the school rules for classroom and non-classroom settings. All students are told the expected behaviors or tasks in each classroom. If a child does not exhibit the expected behavior, any of the following strategies may be used to help redirect and reteach that behavior:
• Individual verbal warning with an explanation about expected behavior.
• Time out in the classroom.
• Time out in a different classroom or the pod area.
• Students are allowed to calm down using a calm-down corner.
• For more significant or repetitive situations, an Incident Report (IR) is completed and sent home to parents/guardians to be signed and returned the following day.
• If the behavior does not improve, an administrator will be called in to intervene, which could include an official Office Disciplinary Referral.
*Certain actions, such as fighting, using inappropriate language, harassment, and threats, warrant immediate administrative involvement.
How Can You Help at Home?
Please review the information on this page with your child.
• Ask your child to tell you the school rules.
• Ask your child to discuss ways that he or she can use these rules to help them to learn and participate at school.
• Ask your child how his/her behavior affects others.
• Discuss ways that your child can be a helpful and kind classmate.
• Discuss ways these rules can be used at home and in the community.
Please ask an administrator or the school counselor if you have any questions about our PBIS program.