1. “Koontz Student Take the Lead” PBIS 2013-2014

2. What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
At Koontz Intermediate, we want to recognize Positive Behavior choices, Intervene and Support when students need help making good decisions.

3. Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude Discipline of Self
Koontz’s PBIS is based on four character traits:
Leadership
Empathy and Respect
Attitude
Discipline of Self

4. Positive Behavior Expectations
We have made a list of Expectations of students for the main areas of our school
Before School Classrooms Hallways Rest Rooms
Cafeteria Recess Buses 2nd Load Car & Riders

5. Positive Behavior Expectations
Koontz Students take the L.E.A.D.

6. Before School Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude
Enter school quietly and immediately
Go eat or to the gym
When dismissed, go directly to your classroom
Empathy and Respect
Use good manners
Talk only to your neighbor
Eat quietly
Leave areas cleaner than when you found them
Attitude
If eating breakfast: do so quickly, clear your space,
and then go to the gym
Follow all directions quickly & respectfully
Discipline of Self
Make healthy choices
Line up quickly and quietly
Volume: 0, 1, 2

7. In the Classroom Leadership Do your best all of the time
Own your choices (good and bad)
Empathy and Respect
Communicate kindly
Use teamwork
Listen actively, eyes on speaker
Respect others and all materials
Attitude
Come to class with materials and assignments ready
Stay positive
Discipline of Self
Stay on task (Engage your brain and participate)
Use agenda for planning and organization
Volume: 0, 1, 2

8. In the Hallways and Commons
Leadership
Go directly to destination
Model leadership
Respect displayed work
Communicate safety issues to staff immediately
Empathy and Respect
Keep voices at a whisper or stay silent
Keep feet on floor (away from wall)
Take care of water fountains/sinks
Yield to others
Keep hallways clean
Attitude
Accept your place in line
Walk directly behind the person in front of you
6th Grade: Get all items from lockers and close doors quietly
Discipline of Self
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Stay in your assigned space
Walk, don’t jump
Travel in a single file line and walk on the right.
Wait against the wall during class changes
Volume: 0, 1

9. In the Bathroom Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude
Model & encourage appropriate behavior
Report inappropriate behavior
Empathy and Respect
Keep surfaces clean and put trash in the trash can
Clean up soap and water messes
Attitude
Take care of needs quickly and quietly, then return to class
Discipline of Self
Wait for your turn
Flush toilet and wash hands
Shake hands over sink
Volume: 0, 1

10. In the Cafeteria Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude
Bring or pay for all items
Go through the line only once
Whisper or talk quietly
Empathy and Respect
Include others, be kind
Use fork, chew with mouth closed
Use “Please” and “Thank You”
Attitude
Leave spaces cleaner than when you found them
Discipline of Self
Make healthy choices
Get items, then sit down quickly
Focus on eating, then talk
Volume: 0, 1, 2

11. At Recess Leadership Empathy and Respect Discipline of Self
Be a positive role model
Practice good sportsmanship
Report unsafe events to staff
Empathy and Respect
Include others
Play safely
Work through conflicts with respect
Attitude
Be safe on stairs and railings
Use equipment properly
Be active and have fun!
Discipline of Self
Complete work in class so that you can play
Stay in assigned space and out of restricted areas
Care for equipment
Volume: 0, 1, 2, 3

12. On the Bus Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude Discipline of Self
Think first, make good choices
Report inappropriate behavior to driver
Empathy and Respect
Respect the personal space of others
Throw away all trash
Attitude
Go directly to your bus and find a seat quickly
Use time wisely
Discipline of Self
Be on time
Stay seated
Use a quiet voice
Volume: 0, 1, 2

13. During Second Load and Car Riders
Leadership
Have all materials ready to go home
Use time wisely, complete homework
Empathy and Respect
Listen for your name or bus number
Keep your space clean
Attitude
Follow all directions quickly and respectfully
Discipline of Self
Sit quietly in designated area
Line up quickly and quietly
Volume: 0, 1

14. Interventions Failure to Meet Expectations
Parent Referrals
Office Referrals

15. Parent Referrals Consequence determined by the referring teacher
Include but not limited to:
Verbal correction
Loss of privileges
Take 5/Think Sheet
Silent or Working Lunch
Apology
Walking at Recess
Community Service/Restitution
Empathy Training
Detention
Repetitive Behaviors
Cheating
Disrespect
Disruptive Behaviors
Unauthorized Electronic Use
Defiance Not Following Directions
Lying/Dishonesty
Non-Directed Profanity
Being Out of Assigned Area
Unsafe/Rough Play
Misusing Materials
Put Downs/Verbal Harassment
Disruptive Transitions
Inappropriate Displays of Affection
Gossiping and Spreading Rumors
Inconsistent Assignment Completion
Appropriate Dress

16. Parent Referral Form

17. Repetitive Negative Behaviors
Major Referrals
Consequence determined by the administration
Parent contact
Verbal Correction/apology
Loss of Privileges/Walking Recess
Silent/Working Lunch
Bus or School Suspension
Parent Escort for school event
Behavior Contract
Empathy Training
Community Service/Restitution
Functional Behavioral Assessment
After School Detention
Threat Assessment/Safety Plan
Repetitive Negative Behaviors
Chronic Level 2 behavior (despite various interventions)
Intimidation/Verbal threats
Stealing
Bullying and Harassment
Vandalism
Verbal abuse/directed profanity
Possession of weapons
Fighting
Possession or under the influence of illegal substance

18. Major Referral Form

19. Supports Positive Reinforcement
Teachers can reward students with a paper bracelet who are showing positive character traits, being an involved learner, or any other recognition which the teacher deems appropriate.
If a student receives a bracelet they may choose either a
Lunch Package- Enjoy Free seating at lunch with any class within your lunch block
Electronic Package-15 minutes at teacher approval
Students will turn in bracelet to teacher once they have received their privileges for the weekly drawing.
On Winning Wednesday one bracelet will be chosen for a special prize.

20. Supports Positive Reinforcement
Students will have the opportunity to earn a Leader Card
Students must earn at least 6 points
Points will be awarded based on :
No Suspensions
Cards will be awarded at end of each 9 weeks grading period (the end of Oct, mid Jan, end of Mar. and the end of May).

21. Leader Cards will be redeemed for:
Extra Recess
Mixers
Special Events
Other Fun Activities
Free Seating lunch