Positive Behavior Support at PINE

• Our vision is to create a positive learning environment where discipline problems decrease and academic achievement increases.

Discipline on the Rise at PINE

• The average number of instructional minutes lost per referral is 20 minutes.

513 x 20 = 10,260(Referrals) (Minutes per referral) (Instructional minutes lost)

513 referrals recorded at Pine in 2008-2009

• The average number of minutes spent by administration on each referral is 40 minutes.

513 x 40 = 20,520(Referrals) (Minutes per referral) (Minutes spent by

administration)

Number of Referrals by Grade

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

2008-2009Number of Referrals

Number of Tardies Per Hour2009-2010

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

How do we fix this problem?Positive Behavior Support• PBS is a system that allows us as teachers to

regain control of our classrooms. It focuses on teaching our children what we expect from them and holding them accountable. Unlike traditional discipline systems it also recognizes and rewards children for doing the right thing.

Juvenile Justice Reform Act (1225) requires this program to be implemented in every school in the U.S., and WE will implement it effectively.

PBS at PINEPineRaiders InspireDiligence Everywhere

The expectations for each location/situation at PINE will follow the 3 B’s.

Be ResponsibleBe RespectfulBe Positive

Pine School students will:Be

ResponsibleBe

RespectfulBe

PositiveHave planner signed by teacher. Report problems.Check uniform before leaving restroom.

Take PRIDE in keeping restrooms clean.Flush toilet.Wash hands.

Choose your positive attitude.

Pine Raiders Inspire Diligence Everywhere

Pine School students will:

BeResponsible

BeRespectful

BePositive

Leave your area clean.Arrive and depart on time.Remain in your designated area.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Appreciate your free time.

Pine Raiders Inspire Diligence Everywhere

Pine School students will:

BeResponsible

BeRespectful

BePositive

Have your id on.Clean area before leaving. Dump tray on way out.

Use inside voice.Remain seated until dismissed.

Say please and thank you.Appreciate your free time.

Pine Raiders Inspire Diligence Everywhere

Pine School students will:

BeResponsible

BeRespectful

BePositive

Sit in designated area. Leave your area clean.Check uniform before going to class.

Remain quiet while others are speakingActively participate.

Show appreciation to the speaker.

Pine Raiders Inspire Diligence Everywhere

Pine School students will:Be

ResponsibleBe

RespectfulBe

PositiveArrive and depart on time. Check your uniform before entering the classroom. Have all materials needed. Sit in your designated seat.Leave your area clean.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself.Use inside voice.Remain quiet while others are speaking.Actively participate.

Choose your positive attitude.Show appreciation to your teacher.

Pine Raiders Inspire Diligence Everywhere

Teaching Schedule for Expectations

Expectations for each situation will be taught the first ten minutes of first period during the week of

Cafeteria ExpectationsBathroom ExpectationsAssembly ExpectationsRecess Expectations

Classroom ExpectationsReward System

These expectations will be re-taught as needed.

Discipline Flow Chart

Is Behavior Major?

 Observe Problem Behavior

NO

Yes, Emergency

Call Office/ Send student to office

 Verbal Warning /Reteach

Complete referral immediately

Follow up during planning / after school

YES

Phone call to parent by teacher

 Major Infraction – refer to office with documentation

Call Office, Provide Detailed Information

Secure Classroom,Wait for

Administration

Minor: Profanity (accidental slips – no major words), Cheating, Talking during class, Cell phone, Dress code violation, Tardy, Eating, drinking, chewing gum in class, Public display of affection, Willful disobedience

Major: Profanity (Directed toward someone or extreme), Sexual harassment, Illegal Activity (Possession of lighters, firecrackers)

Emergency: Fighting, Illegal Activity (Theft, Vandalism, Possession of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, etc.) Medical (Intoxication)

PBS HALL HELPERS• 100 & 200 Hall– Jennifer Hughes• 300 Hall – Mike Ingram• 400 Hall, Ag, & Gym Classes – Ashley McElveen• 500 Hall – Cathy Milner

Tracking form

• Tracking Form used to help you document that you are using the PBS system in your classroom.– Turn Tracking Forms in Each Friday to your PBS

Hall Helper.

Student’s Name Reason

Stacey Student Picking up trash outside

TRACKING FORMNAME OF TEACHER __Tammy Teacher WEEK OF __October 12_______________

Reward System

Criteria for Earning a RAIDER BUCK:1. Consistently meeting expectations in all

settings: in the classroom and other areas of the school

2. Improved Behavior3. Good Deed4. Exhibiting Raider Pride (School Spirit)6. Attendance

The Raider Buck

Rewards in ActionPossible Rewards

$3 Concession Stand Ticket $5 Jean / Hat / Slipper / Flip Flop Day $7 Free Dress Day$10 Pine Sporting Event Ticket$15 Lottery Ticket

PBS Lottery -Twice a year we will have a PBS Pep Rally where we draw names and reward big prizes (tv’s, ipods, cameras,...)-We will also have a prize for the student who accumulated the most dollars for each grade.

Rewards in ActionPBS Wednesday Every Wednesday

Students may use Raider Bucks on any Wednesday for Free Dress Jean / Hat / Slipper / Flip Flops Concession Ticket (Purchase from Office)

TARDY PARTY Students with no tardies for the nine weeks will be invited for a

treat in the cafeteria. BANNER/HONOR ROLL BREAKFAST

All Students that earn honor or banner roll will be served a special breakfast. (every nine weeks)

NO REFERRAL COOKOUT Student with NO REFERRALS will be invited to a cookout.

(end of each semester)

How do we know it will work?

• Early Learning Center, St. Martin Parish– Increase in School Performance Score from 70.3% in 2004-05 to 85.6% in 2007-08

05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09In School Suspension 1,424 456 458 287

Out of School Suspension 698 609 433 399

Expulsion 38 40 22 3

• Sabine Parish – A rural parish similar to ours with a 61% free/reduced lunch rate began to

implement PBS in 2005. (Zwolle High School, one of their largest schools, has an 84% free/reduced lunch rate.)

• Jefferson Davis Parish – Out-of-school suspensions decreased from 1005 to 860.– Expulsions decreased from 76 to 52.– Jennings High School

• Office referrals have decreased by 41%.• The dropout rate has decreased from 6.1% to 0.2%• The attendance rate increased from 92.8% to 93.6 percent.

WE NEED YOU TO HELP!!!!!

Faculty Buy In

The ultimate success or failure of any program or idea at this school will be determined by the teachers!!! If you do not make this work …. it won’t, if you chose to make this work … it will.

Therefore we need you!!!

What’s in it for YOU?

• By turning in your Tracking Form each Friday, you enter your name into a Drawing.

• WHAT WILL YOU WIN?

• A FREE SUB DAY!!!!

• This drawing will occur at the end of each semester. One high school and one junior high teachers will win each semester.