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We expect all of our students to: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, & Be Safe.
Students will follow these three
expectations in every setting within the school. Students may earn “RED
Rewards” to access raffles and prizes when observed following our
expectations. We will hold raffles and plan on having “holiday stores”
during the year. Additionally, we will have Celebrations or Rewards
every quarter if students meet the criteria set for them. Please
help your child to maintain these expectations by encouraging them to
maintain their grades, attendance and behavior at school.
Thank you for all of your support.
We are looking forward to a positive and successful year!
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Celebration and Activities
Students may earn RED Rewards from staff for following the expectations
in the matrix (see below).
North Ridge also holds a
celebration at the end of each month if students meet the all school
goal set.
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RED Rewards |
Students
will earn RED Reward slips when displaying specific behaviors from the
building expectations in all locations of the building. Any North
Ridge staff member may assign a RED Reward for these good behaviors.
Raffles are held on every Thursday at the end of the day using RED Rewards as a raffle ticket.
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What is PBIS? |
"Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach
for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments
in schools, and ensuring that all students have the social/emotional
skills needed to ensure their success at school and beyond."
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The expectations for a school implementing PBIS are based on three
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- Students need to know what is expected of them.
Our 3 school-wide expectations/rules are the basis of our matrix and they are:
"Be Ready" "Be Respectful"
"Be Safe"
- Students need to be taught directly the correct way to behave.
- The correct behavior needs to be encouraged & acknowledged.
Motivation will be to provide positive feedback & RED Rewards.
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For more information on PBIS,
please visit the following links:
- Illinois PBIS Network
OSEP Center on PBIS
School Wide Information System - SWIS Data Collection
Illinois State Board of Education Special Programs
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Illinois PBIS Network Goals |
- Increase consistent use of positive teaching and reinforcement
strategies among all staff.
- Reduce us of reactive discipline measures in schools for all
staff.
- Increase data-based decision making about behavior and academic
instruction and reinforcement across all school settings.
- Implement effective comprehensive supports/services/interventions
with the most intensive behavioral/emotional needs through wraparound
plans that address home, school, and community settings.
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Four Elements of PBIS |
- Systems
- Data
- Practices
- Outcomes
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Information
provided by:
Illinois PBIS Network - A Component of the Illinois Statewide Technical
Assistance Center (ISTAC), funded by the Illinois State Board of Education
For more information, please contact Lucille Eber, Statewide Director
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Why PBIS? |
- PBIS is a process... not an add on
- It is individualized to the needs of our school
- It is free through the Illinois State Board of Education
- The emphasis is on continuous, data driven improvement
- It believes students should be taught how to behave and make
positive choices
- It provides incentives for all students to excel
- It is adaptable and can be used across all grade levels (K-8
focus)
- It will systematize our behavioral and referral process
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Taken from School Administrative Unit 56 Rollinsford & Somersworth,
New Hampshire http://www.sau56.org |
Research is demonstrating that schools make greater academic gains
when they simultaneously build a school-wide positive social-culture.
PBIS organizes adults and students to create a social-culture in schools
that will encourage positive behavior and interactions, while discouraging
problem behaviors. This social-culture will lead to a safer environment
where students achieve academically and build positive relationships
with each other and with adults.
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Cool Tools for Staff |
In order to help our students
know what is expected of them, we have established one set of expectations
for the entire building and all settings. This will provide consistency
for the students, which will make it easier for them to learn and
understand each rule. It will also provide support to all the staff.
Our three expectations are: Be Ready, Be Respectful, and Be Safe.
For more information on the North Ridge Cool Tools, please contact
a member of the PBIS Committee.
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School-Wide
Expectation |
Setting |
Name of Skill |
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Be Ready |
Classroom |
Dress Appropriately |
Be Respectful &
Be Safe |
Classroom |
Respect each other, Be polite, and courteous, and Keep hands,
feet, and objects to yourself
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Be Ready &
Be Respectful |
Classroom |
Bring all necessary supplies, respect school property
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Be Ready |
Classroom |
Be in your seat, sitting quietly, with materials ready at
the beginning of each class
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Be Ready |
Classroom |
Be in your seat with materials ready at beginning of class
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Be Respectful |
Classroom |
Wait your turn
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Be Respectful |
Lunch/Breakfast |
Be polite and courteous, Use appropriate and peaceful language
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Be Safe |
Lunch/Breakfast |
Be polite and courteous, Respect others and their possessions,
Clean up eating area before leaving cafeteria
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Be Ready |
Gym |
Be in the gym by the time the bell rings, have tennis shoes
and/or PE uniform ready
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Be Respectful |
Gym |
Respect each other, your teachers, and equipment, and be prepared
to participate
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Be Safe |
Gym |
Do not participate in horseplay and lock up all valuables
in your PE locker/locker room
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Be Respectful |
Transportation
(school bus) |
Follow directions
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Be Safe |
Transportation
(school bus) |
Wait on sidewalk or designated area
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Be Ready |
Hallways |
Observe 4 minute time limits
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Be Ready |
Hallways and Lockers |
Use locker at designated time
Get all necessary materials
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