Pulaski County Schools Positive Behavior Supports on the Bus.

Pulaski County SchoolsPositive Behavior

Supports on the Bus


Supports on the BusAgenda

1:00-1:55

1:55-2:05

2:05-3:00

Basics of PBIS on the bus;components 1-3

Break

Components 4-6


Supports on the BusTraining Expectations

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Pulaski County SchoolsMission Statement

The Pulaski County School System will ensure a

quality, comprehensive education for each

student.

Every second… a public school student is suspended -Children’s Defense Fund

Every 35 seconds… a child is confirmed as abused or neglected -Children’s Defense Fund

Every 11 seconds… a high school student drops out -Children’s Defense Fund

There are 500,000 children in foster care in the U.S. -Children’s Defense Fund

Pulaski County SchoolsMission Statement

The Pulaski County School System will ensure a

quality, comprehensive education for each

student.

Students never stop learning!

Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline

Mission Statement:

To train and support schools in the implementation of positive, proactive and

instructional strategies so students become self-disciplined, responsible and productive

citizens of the Commonwealth.

Components of a School-wide Approach

an agreed upon and common approach to discipline

a small number of positively stated expectations for all students and staff

Components of a School-wide Approach (con’t)

procedures for teaching these expectations to students

a continuum of procedures for encouraging responsible behavior as demonstrated by these expectations


a continuum of procedures for discouraging irresponsible or rule-violating behavior

procedures for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the discipline system on a regular and frequent basis

Four Year Comparison

Four Year Comparison26% Decrease

Components of a School-wide Approach

an agreed upon and common approach to discipline

a small number of positively stated expectations for all students and staff

Northern Middle SchoolBehavioral Expectations




Each family will get a copy of the bus expectations

Many of the schools have ordered posters to display as students are loading

NMS ABCs PowerPoint

A B C’s of

Northern

The Right Road to Follow

A

Attendance

Attitude

Academics

Achievement

BBE RespectfulBE ResponsibleBE Willing to LearnBE a Team Player

Character

C

Respect

Loyalty

Honesty

Compassion

Perseverance

Adaptability

Trustworthy

Responsibility

CourageOptimism

Initiative

Contemplation

Be Respectful

• Listen to others• Be kind and caring• Allow for personal space

• Bully Free

Be Responsible

• Follow area rules• Use appropriate

language and gestures

• Keep a safe environment, duty to report

• Take care of this place, yourself, and each other

Be Willing to Learn

• Do your own work

• Complete all assignments

• Be prepared with supplies & assignments

Be a Team Player

• Appropriate behavior is the norm

• Keep a positive attitude• Do your part – be an active learner

Common AreaCommon Area

ExpectationsExpectations

Arrival Procedures• Be on time.• If you arrive before 8:00 am, go directly to the cafeteria.• Keep noise level low when you enter the building and

respect the space of others.• Follow safety procedures in the parking lot and exiting the

buses and cars.• Come directly into the building upon arrival.• When you enter, eat breakfast and use the restroom in

the tan hall before going to homeroom. • Do not wander the halls. Go directly to your homeroom.

Hallway Expectations

• Walk on the right side• Walk single-file by two’s• Respect the space of others• Keep noise level to a

minimum• Go directly to your assigned

location

Restroom Expectations

• Go, Flush, Wash, Leave• Keep noise level to a

minimum• Respect the privacy of

others• Keep it clean

Cafeteria Expectations

• Wait patiently and quietly• Respect the space of

others• Keep noise level to a

minimum

• Remain seated as assigned

• Empty your tray when finished eating

• Clean your area• Know your lunch

number • Remember your

manners

Library Expectations

• Keep noise level to a minimum

• Stay focused on your assignment

• Respect the space of others• Remain with class

Classroom Expectations

• NO Gum• NO Electronics (must go into your locker)

• Cell Phonesoff from 8:00 am - 3:30pm

• Follow Team and Teacher rules and procedures

Substitutes• Treat a substitute as you would

your teacher, or even better!• Be willing to help.• Remember you ABC’s.• Stay in your assigned seat.• Complete assigned work.• Follow rules and expectations

even if the substitute does not know them!

Personal Items

• Do not borrow or take personal items from others

• If you bring an item to school, your are responsible for it. Keep it in your locker!

Gym Use Expectations

• Wait until your teacher/coach is with you before entering the gym

• Change clothes in locker room only.• Use equipment properly and return to

storage location.• Participate in the fun• Show school spirit• Show respect to your opponents.

Assembly Expectations

• Stay with your class/team • Focus on the program • Clap when appropriate • Raise hand for questions & respond

to speaker• Sit quietly• Respect the space of others

Dismissal Procedures• Each team will have exiting rules which need to be followed.• Keep noise level low when you enter the halls and respect the

space of others.• Follow safety procedures in the parking lot and exiting the

buses and cars.• Bus riders need to get to the bus as quickly as possible.• Parent pick-up student need to go directly to your pick-up

room.• Follow the rules for your pick-up area.• Cell phones and other electronics need to remain off until 3:30.• If you stay for an after school activity, go directly to that

location when you are dismissed.

Respect on the Bus• Allow for personal space• Respect the property of others• Keep hands and feet to self• Keep interactions “G” rated (no hugging,

kissing, or public displays of affection)• Use language appropriate for all ages

Loading & Unloading Buses

Go directly to your seat as assigned by the driver

Stay in the seat until the bus comes to a complete stop

Stay in single file

Move in and out of the danger zone safely

While the Bus is Moving

Sit safely with your back to the back and your bottom to the bottom

Voice Level – 2 Conversational level

Keep body parts inside the bus

Only talk to the person in your seat

Bus ResponsibilityClean up after yourself!

Keep all belongings in your backpack and in the seat with you (including food and drink)

Take care of the bus and each other

Field Trips• Listen to guides and speakers.• Keep appropriate noise level for location.• Use manners!• Stay with your assigned group.• Focus on the information being presented.• Watch out for your team mates.

NMS Video

PES Bus Video




Positive Comment Post Cards

Four Year Comparison26% Decrease

Behavior Systems

Intensive Interventions Targeted students Small group/individual interventions Interventions increase in intensity Minimum weekly monitoring of progress

Strategic Instruction/Interventions Targeted students (at-risk) Classroom/small group interventions Minimum bi-monthly monitoring of progress

Universal/Core Instruction All students School-wide/classroom instruction Behavior in all settings Preventative, proactive instruction Monitored a minimum of 3 times a year

Academic Systems

Intensive InterventionsTargeted studentsSmall group/individual interventionsInterventions increase in intensityMinimum weekly monitoring of progress

Strategic Instruction/InterventionsTargeted students (at-risk)Classroom/small group interventionsMinimum bi-monthly monitoring of progress

Universal/Core InstructionAll studentsSchool-wide/classroom instructionAll content areasPreventative, proactive instructionMonitored a minimum of 3 times a year

Figure 1: PCIS Three-Tier Model of Interventions

1-5% 1-5%

5-10%5-10%

80-90%80-90%







A Shift in Thinking…

From. . .– Focus on reactive– Focus on negative– Focus on punishment– Focus on deficits– Focus on problems– Professional centered– Expert model

To. . .– Focus on proactive– Focus on positive– Focus on instruction– Focus on strengths– Focus on needs– Child/Family centered– Team approach

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