Peace

Dale

Elementary School

In order to clarify our expectation at school that all students show respectful, responsible, and safe behavior at all times, we break down each goal into smaller, concrete behaviors and explicitly teach them as they are applied to different areas of the school.  For example, we define what respectful behavior looks like in the hallway -- then teach and reinforce those specific behaviors, like using quiet voices, respecting the space of others in the hallway, etc.  All these specific behaviors are put together on a teaching matrix that is displayed throughout the building so that students can easily refer to it.  Through this matrix, behavioral expectations are made very clear to students.

PBIS @ PDES	routine/setting
	classroom	bathroom	hallway	Playground	cafeteria	assemblies	bus
be respectful	follow class rules use appropriate words & quiet voices	give others privacy stay in your own space use bathroom appropriately	respect others space be aware of other classes follow adult direction use quiet voices	play fairly respect other's space include everyone use appropriate words & quiet voices	respect other's space use quiet voices listen to adults allow anyone to sit ext to you use proper manners	look at & listen to presenter no talking respect other's space respond appropriately to the program	follow bus driver & monitor's directions allow anyone to sit next to you use appropriate words & quiet voices
be responsible	do your best do all your work do your own work take care of your things do your homwork have all materials ready for class	flush the toilet be quick inform adult of low supplies & bathroom concerns put trash in garbage use bathroom at apprpriate times use closest bathroom	keep hallways clean walk facing forward keep hands & bodies off walls go directly to your destination	stay in recess area ask permission to go inside stay away from fence stop & listen when whistle blows line up when asked	stay in line clean your area bring your lunch money bring your jacket	follow directions be attentive sit quietly before, during, and after the performance	be on time keep the bus clean be prepared & ready to enter & exit the bus
be safe	keep hands& feet to yourself use materials wisely	use soap & water for hand washing keep soap & water in sink	walk slowly & safely keep hands & feet to yourself stay in your line	use equipment properly follow adult directions do not throw anything over the fence	walk slowly& safely sit on chairs with feet on floor	keep aisles clear stay seated keep hands & feetto yourself	sit & stay seated keep hands & feet to yourself keep aisle clear

Parents can use the same idea effectively at home to make their behavioral expectations clear to their children.  You can create your own family matrix of specific behaviors you want to reinforce that define respect, responsibility, and safety at home.   It's best to create it with the help of your children so that they have ownership in it.  Then you might post it in various places in the house so that your children can easily refer to it.