Lansdowne High School PBIS 2004-5 The Viking Code

Proactive Approach to School-wide Discipline Provide a clear system for all expected behaviors Create and maintain a productive, safe environment Establish clear expectations Enhance student academic & social success

Why PBIS at LHS? School discipline as a tool for academic & social success Behavior management as instruction Data-based decision making Continuum of behavior support

What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Interventions & Support Systems Approach Data-Driven Approach

What is a “systems approach?” Creating a positive behavioral environment School-wide management, in and out of classrooms Consistent problem-solving

Where did the data come from? From You! Staff Survey September 2003, January 2004, June 2004 Targeted Behavior Survey Based on needs as we see them

Components Common approach Clear, positive expectations Procedures to teach expected behaviors Range of ways to encourage and discourage Means to collect data & monitor

LHS Belief Statements Students achieve greater success in a safe, comfortable, and orderly environment Students are capable of learning, achieving, and behaving appropriately Excellence, modeled in an environment of trust and encouragement, inspires student achievement

Viking Code of Conduct Readiness Responsibility Respect

Viking Code of Conduct

Procedures for Encouraging Positive Behavior Viking of the Month “I Noticed” Posters throughout school Display of winners on V-Board Regular announcements of winners

V -Bucks Awarded by teachers to students who exemplify the Viking Code of Conduct on a daily basis in the classroom, the hallways, the cafeteria, and other areas of the building. Awarded to encourage and reinforce positive behaviors among our students. Teachers can award V- Bucks to students whether they teach them or not.

Incentives for students and staff Homework Passes Ice Cream Passes Target Gift Certificates Wal-Mart Gift Certificates McDonald’s Coupons Dance Passes Movie Passes Game Passes Bags/Freebies Six Flags Passes

Morning Announcement Reinforcement Students in LHS Drama and Broadcasting classes wrote and performed “public service announcements” that have been played on the morning announcements Students throughout the school have received them very well.

Procedures for Discouraging Problem Behaviors Minor Incident Report Office Referral Teacher-managed vs. Office-managed behaviors Consistency vs. Discretion Intervention Flow Chart

Minor Incident Report Minor Incident Report SWIS Entry_________ Name of Student: Location: □ Classroom □ Gym Grade: 9 10 11 12 □ Hallway □ Library □ Cafeteria □ Bus Loading Zone Date:_______________ Time:_______________ □ Bathroom □ On Bus □ Other Referring Staff: Problem Behavior Possible Motivation Consequence Check one specific problem behavior□ Inappropriate Language -Minor verbal aggression -Harassment/tease/taunt□ Minor Defiance/Disrespect/Non- Compliance -Lying/cheating -Refusal to work□ Disruption (minor) -Skip class/truancy -Tardy -Disruptive/Disrespectful Asides -Electronics -Dress Code□ Minor Physical Contact□ Minor Property Misuse□ Other □ Obtain peer attention□ Obtain adult attention□ Obtain items/activities□ Avoid tasks/activities□ Avoid work□ Avoid peer(s)□ Avoid adult(s)□ Unclear/Don’t know□ Other _____________________□ Unknown motivation□ Detention□ Time out in alternate classroom□ Time in office□ Loss of Privileges□ Conference with Student□ Parent Contact□ Other_____________________Other comments (optional) Contacted parent/guardian about this incident on

Teacher-Managed vs. Office-Managed Language Lateness Preparedness Refusing to work Tone/Attitude Electronic Devices Dress Code Violations Weapons Fighting or aggressive physical contact Aggressive Language Smoking Harassment of students or teachers Major dishonesty

Intervention Flow Chart Used to guide behavior intervention Page 2-10 of binder

Procedures for Monitoring and Evaluation MIR’s entered into SWIS database Office Referrals Data tracking system for V-Bucks Administrator support 9th Grade Team Leaders

Procedures for Teaching Expected Behaviors Opening week lesson plans Staff Development Public Service Messages

Initial Staff Training Overview presentation Positive Consequences/ Rewards Negative Consequences/MIR’s Lesson Plans Staff rotated through four presentations Staff was divided based on several factors Evaluations and questions taken at the end of the day

“To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler and less trouble.” ~Mark Twain