E. Expectations & Rules Developed

Core Feature PBIS Implementation Goal E. Expectations and Rules Developed school-wide behavior expectations are defined. 18. Expectations apply to both students and staff. 19. Rules are developed and posted for specific Settings. 20. Rules are linked to expectations 21. Staff are involved in development of expectations and rules.

Objectives Define school-wide expectations Understand guidelines for developing school-wide expectations Understand the differences between expectations and rules Identify strategies to determine your school-wide expectations Develop 3-5 expectations for your school Define rules for unique settings Understand why rules are important

School-wide Expectations Definition: A list of specific, positively stated behaviors that are desired of all faculty and students Also referred to as concepts These expectations should be in line with the school’s mission statement and should be taught to all faculty, students, and families

School Rules NO Food NO Weapons NO Backpacks NO Drugs/Smoking NO Bullying Redesign Learning & Teaching Environment

Rules for Unique Settings Definition: Specific skills you want students to exhibit and the procedures you want students to follow in specific settings

What Is Gained by Identifying Rules? Uniform instruction across multiple programs and settings within the school Communication among staff members Communication with parents Curriculum design Legal, ethical, and professional accountability

How Are Expectations and Rules Similar? Both should be limited in number (3-5) Both should be positively stated Both should be aligned with the school’s mission statement & policies Both should clarify criteria for successful performance

How Are Expectations and Rules Different? Expectations are broadly stated Expectations apply to all people in all settings Expectations describe the general ways that people will behave

Differences continued.... Rules describe specific behaviors - Observable - Measurable Rules may apply to a limited number of settings Rules clarify behaviors for specific settings

When Identifying Expectations Consider existing data summaries - Discipline - Academic Identify common goals - Mission Statement - Other School-based Programs

Guidelines for Identifying Expectations Identify behaviors expected of all students and staff in all settings Select 3 to 5 behaviors State expectations in positive terms Select expectations that are general enough to be applicable in multiple settings, but specific enough to be of assistance in generating rules for targeted settings

Few positive SW expectations defined, taught, & encouraged

Jesse Bobo Elementary June 8, 2004 SC

Carmen Arace Intermediate, Bloomfield

SETTING All SettingsHallwaysPlaygroundsCafeteria Library/ Computer Lab AssemblyBus Respect Ourselves Be on task. Give your best effort. Be prepared. Walk.Have a plan. Eat all your food. Select healthy foods. Study, read, compute. Sit in one spot. Watch for your stop. Respect Others Be kind. Hands/feet to self. Help/share with others. Use normal voice volume. Walk to right. Play safe. Include others. Share equipment. Practice good table manners Whisper. Return books. Listen/watch. Use appropriate applause. Use a quiet voice. Stay in your seat. Respect Property Recycle. Clean up after self. Pick up litter. Maintain physical space. Use equipment properly. Put litter in garbage can. Replace trays & utensils. Clean up eating area. Push in chairs. Treat books carefully. Pick up. Treat chairs appropriately. Wipe your feet. Sit appropriately. TEACHING MATRIX Expectations

SETTING All SettingsHallwaysPlaygroundsCafeteria Library/ Computer Lab AssemblyBus Respect Ourselves Be on task. Give your best effort. Be prepared. Walk.Have a plan. Eat all your food. Select healthy foods. Study, read, compute. Sit in one spot. Watch for your stop. Respect Others Be kind. Hands/feet to self. Help/share with others. Use normal voice volume. Walk to right. Play safe. Include others. Share equipment. Practice good table manners Whisper. Return books. Listen/watch. Use appropriate applause. Use a quiet voice. Stay in your seat. Respect Property Recycle. Clean up after self. Pick up litter. Maintain physical space. Use equipment properly. Put litter in garbage can. Replace trays & utensils. Clean up eating area. Push in chairs. Treat books carefully. Pick up. Treat chairs appropriately. Wipe your feet. Sit appropriately. TEACHING MATRIX Expectations

Expected behaviors are visible Sirrine Elementary June 8, 2004 SC

RAH – at Adams City High School (Respect – Achievement – Honor) RAHClassroomHallway/ Commons CafeteriaBathrooms Respect Be on time; attend regularly; follow class rules Keep location neat, keep to the right, use appropriate lang., monitor noise level, allow others to pass Put trash in cans, push in your chair, be courteous to all staff and students Keep area clean, put trash in cans, be mindful of others’ personal space, flush toilet Achievement Do your best on all assignments and assessments, take notes, ask questions Keep track of your belongings, monitor time to get to class Check space before you leave, keep track of personal belongings Be a good example to other students, leave the room better than you found it Honor Do your own work; tell the truth Be considerate of yours and others’ personal space Keep your own place in line, maintain personal boundaries Report any graffiti or vandalism

RAH – Athletics RAHPracticeCompetitionsEligibilityLetteringTeam Travel Respect Listen to coaches directions; push yourself and encourage teammates to excel. Show positive sportsmanship; Solve problems in mature manner; Positive inter- actions with refs, umps, etc. Show up on time for every practice and competition. Show up on time for every practice and competition; Compete x%. Take care of your own possessions and litter; be where you are directed to be. Achievement Set example in the classroom and in the playing field as a true achiever. Set and reach for both individual and team goals; encourage your teammates. Earn passing grades; Attend school regularly; only excused absences Demonstrate academic excellence. Complete your assignments missed for team travel. Honor Demonstrate good sportsmanship and team spirit. Suit up in clean uniforms; Win with honor and integrity; Represent your school with good conduct. Show team pride in and out of the school. Stay out of trouble – set a good example for others. Suit up for any competitions you are not playing. Show team honor. Cheer for teammates. Remember you are acting on behalf of the school at all times and demonstrate team honor/pride.

SW Teaching Matrix ExpectationsClassHallwayBusRestroomCafeteria

Activity 5 Develop your 3-5 SW expectations Use Teaching Matrix to identify rules in all areas of your school Design ways to communicate and get staff buy in Develop ways to teach matrix to all staff, students and parents Review Examples Develop Action Steps