What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
is a system that is developed by a school for improving student behavior.
It is used:
- With all students
- Across all environments in school (classroom, lunchroom, restroom, all school grounds)
- To help schools to create effective learning environments
Why does a school choose to use PBIS?
Schools that implement school-wide positive behavior interventions and support are schools that are interested in:
- Identifying and teaching expected student behaviors.
- Finding ways to reinforce and reward those behaviors.
- Enforcing consistent meaningful consequences when violations occur.
PBIS is a planned way to meet the behavioral needs of students in a school. Parents are important in the success of PBIS, and many choose to use a similar system at home.
Identify and Teach Expected Behavior
- Identify expectations across all environments, particularly those areas where data supports there are improvements needed.
- Provide examples of what behaviors are expected, including for the cafeteria, bus, and social areas such as the gym or playground/ball field.
- Post the expectations throughout the building.
WWHS School-Wide Expectations
In accordance with PBIS universal guidelines, the PBIS expectations at West Wilkes High School are designed to:
- Provide a clear understanding of expected student behavior
- Be few in number
- Be positively stated
- Use familiar language
- Include example behaviors designed for instruction
Our school expectations are detailed in the ROCK Matrix. ROCK stands for Respectful, On Time, Care for Others, and Keep Engaged.