About PBIS

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Support. It is a program designed to teach respect, safety, and responsibility, at school. We at SPES hope to encourage students to continuously make good behavioral choices by implementing this program. PBIS provides teachers and other school staff with information to help prevent behavior problems and help make school a safe learning environment.
Research shows that the use of PBIS in schools has  resulted in increased time for instruction. In addition, it increases positive behaviors school wide, therefore decreasing disruptive behaviors.

How does PBIS Work?

This is a researched based program and we are excited that we are able to implement this program in our school. Posters that highlight behavior expectations for all areas of the school, from the classrooms, office, water fountains, cafeteria, to the restrooms, will be posted to remind students of what is expected from them in each area. There are rewards for students who are observed consistently showing respect, responsibility, safety and excellent behaviors.
  • All students and staff are taught the school-wide expectations and they receive regular and frequent opportunities to practice them and be acknowledged when they use them.
  • Contact that students have with adults in the building focuses on positive reinforcement as opposed to negative reinforcement. It is our goal to provide  students with positive interactions using a reward system.
  • A PBIS school provides a consistent, predictable, and fair use of consequences for all students.
  • Staff uses data to make decisions regarding school behavior expectations.
Griffin MAGIC-Exceeding Expectations!

What Can Parents Do?

  • Parents can help by reading and discussing the Behavior Expectations Matrix found in this brochure on a regular basis.
  • If your child experiences behavior problems in school, review with them the Behavior Expectations Matrix.
  • Work on a plan to assist them with strategies for appropriate behaviors.
  • Support teacher and administrative behavior decision. Discuss problems or concerns privately with staff.
  • · Volunteer to be a parent member of the SPES PBIS team.
  • · Chaperone PBIS sponsored events.
 
Just leave a message at the office, for Mr. Russell at 602-276-1943 to volunteer for any of our PBIS programs