Hoover School Positive Behavior Support

Hoover Elementary School

Increase in discipline issues Lack of consistent expectations and

consequences Schools need to address social skills and

character development MTSS - a framework that encourages

schools to utilize data to help support not only academic needs, but behavioral as well◦ Tiers represent increasing intensity of academic

and non-academic (behavior) support

Why?

Increase student self confidence Decline in discipline problems Increased and sustained student academic

achievement Improved school culture and climate

◦ Create a school environment that is nurturing and safe so that all students and adults feel respected and valued members of the school community

Outcomes

Students and staff developed common expectations for shared spaces

Schedule changes – fewer students at lunch and recess

Staff Meetings: Book study of “The Leader in Me”

Student kickoff: “Johnny the K” concert experience

How?

Introduction to “The Seven Habits of Happy Kids”

PBIS Team Goals:◦ Work to establish common consequences for behavior

that include recognition of positive AND disciplinary actions for misbehavior that will include student participation in a school service project which enables a student to be engaged in the desired character trait

◦ Student developed, individualized academic and behavioral quarterly goals

◦ Create a process to monitor and intervene at various behavior levels within a multi-tiered system of support

How….

Classroom & Playground Expectations

CLASSROOM PLAYGROUND

BE SAFE Have a calm body Use materials appropriately

Use equipment appropriately Keep hands and feet to yourself Be aware of your surroundings

BE RESPECTFUL Use whole body listening Take turns talking Display a positive attitude

Be a good sport Be inclusive Be a problem solver

BE RESPONSIBLE Be on task and focused Organize and take care of materials Own your mistakes

Ask an adult before leaving the playground Bring in what you brought out Leave what you find on the ground

L.U.N.C.H. = Leave no trace; Use good manners; Nice conversation; Calm body; Have a seat

H.A.L.L. = Hands by side; All eyes forward; Lips zipped; Low speed

F.L.U.S.H. = Floors stay dry; Leave it clean; Use it quietly; Soft voices; Hands washed

Other Areas….

“The Seven Habits of Happy Kids” “The Leader in Me”

Character & Social Skill Development

We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict.

What are we going to do with that one chance?

~Stephen Covey

o Watch for information from classroom teachers explaining each habit containing practical tips on how to teach them at home

o Become familiar with the habits so that you can authentically model them for your child(ren)

o Read “The Leader in Me” parent guideo Check out “The Leader in Me” websites:

theleaderinme.org; seancovey.com; stephencovey.como Participate in “Coffee Chats” o And finally, when your child comes home and tells you

something that happened school that you think staff should know about, please ask your child “who did you tell?”

Parent Involvement

We are building & driving the bus at the same time…work in progress!