Behavior Management
PBIS
Big Hollow implements the PBIS system school-wide. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. The goal of PBIS is to be proactive in preventing and reducing challenging behaviors and promoting a positive learning environment. PBIS uses strategies such as introducing, modeling, teaching, and supporting positive behavioral expectations school-wide and then reinforcing and rewarding students for these positive behaviors. At Big Hollow, our expectation is that students demonstrate “STAR” behavior:
S= Safety
T= Take Responsibility
A= And
R=Respect
Throughout the year we will be educating students about why these behaviors are important and what they look like. Just like academics, appropriate behavior needs to be taught and practiced. When expected behavior is demonstrated, students earn “Star Bucks” to reinforce that behavior. Students can save up their Star Bucks and redeem them for classroom and school-wide rewards. When misbehavior occurs, the goal is to educate not punish. Star Bucks will not be taken away for misbehavior. Instead, we will educate/practice appropriate behavior.
S= Safety
T= Take Responsibility
A= And
R=Respect
Throughout the year we will be educating students about why these behaviors are important and what they look like. Just like academics, appropriate behavior needs to be taught and practiced. When expected behavior is demonstrated, students earn “Star Bucks” to reinforce that behavior. Students can save up their Star Bucks and redeem them for classroom and school-wide rewards. When misbehavior occurs, the goal is to educate not punish. Star Bucks will not be taken away for misbehavior. Instead, we will educate/practice appropriate behavior.
Extra Positive Reinforcements in our Classroom
The Golden Star Buck (Individual):
If your child goes above and beyond with following behavioral expectations, he/she may earn a Golden Star Buck ticket. Golden Star Bucks are equal to ten regular Star Bucks! Your child will also receive a positive note home to tell you about it.
If your child goes above and beyond with following behavioral expectations, he/she may earn a Golden Star Buck ticket. Golden Star Bucks are equal to ten regular Star Bucks! Your child will also receive a positive note home to tell you about it.
Marble Jar (Whole-Class):
Throughout the day the class can work together to promote good behavior conducive to learning. If the class as a whole is displaying great behavior at any time during the day, they will earn a marble for the class jar. We will set a goal of how many marbles we need to earn in order to receive a reward. A smaller goal (10 marbles) could equal a prize like playing a game at the end of the day, or a big goal (100 marbles) could equal a movie/popcorn party. The students will work with me to select goals and the prizes.
Throughout the day the class can work together to promote good behavior conducive to learning. If the class as a whole is displaying great behavior at any time during the day, they will earn a marble for the class jar. We will set a goal of how many marbles we need to earn in order to receive a reward. A smaller goal (10 marbles) could equal a prize like playing a game at the end of the day, or a big goal (100 marbles) could equal a movie/popcorn party. The students will work with me to select goals and the prizes.