9th Grade Orientation
Our Commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Welcome to our first official year of implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)! Following a successful soft launch last year, we are excited to fully embrace this framework as a cornerstone of our school culture.
What is PBIS?
PBIS is a proactive, school-wide framework that creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. Rather than focusing solely on reactive discipline, PBIS emphasizes the importance of teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors. Our goal is to create a school community where every student feels safe, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Our Vision
Through PBIS, we aim to:
- Define Clear Expectations: We will teach and model specific, positive behavioral expectations in all areas of the school, from the classroom to the hallways and common areas.
- Acknowledge Positive Behavior: We believe in celebrating success. Students will be recognized and rewarded for demonstrating positive behaviors, reinforcing a culture of kindness, respect, and responsibility.
- Provide Consistent Support: When a student struggles with a behavior, our focus is on teaching them the skills they need to make a better choice in the future. We provide consistent, fair, and respectful support to help them grow.
Partnership with Families
We know that a strong partnership between school and home is key to a child’s success. We encourage our families to learn about our PBIS expectations and to celebrate positive behaviors with us. Together, we can create a consistent message that supports student development both inside and outside of the classroom.
We are confident that our commitment to PBIS will help us build an even stronger, more positive, and more productive school community. We look forward to a successful year ahead!