1. Thomas Jefferson School
PBIS Kick-Off
Thomas Jefferson School

2. Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
What is it PBIS?
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach to teaching and supporting positive behaviors and meeting the needs of ALL students. This school-wide approach to discipline focuses on building a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.

3. Origins of PBIS
Fern Ridge Middle School, Eugene, OR, 1994 – A school in need of a systems approach to discipline:
880 students - reported over 5,100 office discipline referrals in one academic year
Rob Horner, George Sugai and Anne Todd, Professors at University of Oregon, focus Fern Ridge Middle School on the research regarding effective practices.
The Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) process begins and the National Center for PBIS was formed

4. Illinois Leads the Nation in PBIS Implementation
School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are currently being implemented in approximately 13,7OO schools and 49 states across the country.
Illinois continues to lead the nation with the largest
number of implementing schools.
As of June 30, 2010, PBIS was being implemented in 1,307 Illinois schools.
FY 10 Illinois Statewide Report
Illinois PBIS Network

5. The 3 R’s of Thomas Jefferson School
Respect Yourself
Respect Others
Respect Our School

6. T.J. Jets Flight Plan for Success
All Settings & Community
Halls
Bathrooms
Bus
Cafeteria
Playground
Assembly
Emergencies
Respect
Yourself
Follow directions
Line basics
Quick
Clean
Quiet
Remain Seated
Line Basics
Sit at assigned table
Follow playground rules
Sit Criss-crossed
Be an active listener
Follow Directions
Others
Take turns
KHFOOTY
Polite Language
Wait patiently
Eyes on your own business
Quiet Voices
Polite language
Wait 3 giant steps away
Café voices
Eat only your food
Good manners
Share
Stay seated
Voices off
Voices Off
Our
School
Use materials properly
Clean up
Hands off walls
Keep clean
1 Paper Towel
Keep water in sink
Throw towels in garbage
Follow
directions
Keep bus clean
One trip through the service line
Raise hand
Use materials and equipment properly and safely
Be on time
Be litter free

7. Pilot Wings-Tickets Pilot Wings
These tickets are used daily for students who are displaying appropriate behavior as indicated by the matrix. During the school year , students would be reinforced for any behavior outlined on the matrix. These tickets can be given out by any staff member.
Substitute teachers may give out white tickets that are equal to 5 pink tickets.Once students have earned 10 tickets, they may purchase an item from the PBIS store, or wait to earn more tickets to purchase an item of greater value. For 150 tickets, students have the opportunity to become principal for the day.

8. Celebrations: We have a variety of celebrations, such as:
Fun Fridays, Perfect Attendance, etc. These celebrations are to reward and reinforce students for their positive behaviors and academic successes. Each classroom teacher chooses a Pilot of the Week, to acknowledge students that consistently follow the flight plan.

9. For more information about PBIS please contact: Michelle Coconate Comprehensive System of Student Support Facilitator