Student Behavior
Positive Behavior Intervention Skills (PBIS)
Here are the 16 Positive Behavior Intervention Skills that we focus on as a district:
Getting the Teacher’s Attention
- Look at the teacher
- Raise your hand and stay calm
- Wait until the teacher says your name
- Ask your question
Accepting Criticism/Consequence
- Look at the person
- Say “okay”
- Stay calm
Accepting “No” for an answer
- Look at the person
- Say “Okay”
- Stay calm
- If you disagree, ask later
Working with Others (group work)
- Identify the task to each person
- Assign tasks to each person
- Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice and let everyone share their ideas
- Work on tasks until completed
Asking Permission
- Look at the person
- Use a calm and pleasant voice
- Say “May I…”
- Accept the answer calmly
Disagreeing Appropriately
- Look at the person
- Use a calm and pleasant voice
- Say “I understand how you feel”
- Tell why you feel differently
- Give a reason
- Listen to the other person
Following Instructions
- Look at the person
- Say “Okay”
- Do what you have been asked right away
- Check Back
Giving Criticism
- Look at the person
- Stay calm and use a pleasant voice
- Say something positive or “I understand”
- Describe exactly what you are criticizing
- Tell why this is a problem
- Listen to the person/be polite
Listening
- Look at the person who is talking
- Wait until the other person is done before speaking
- Show you have heard the other person by nodding your head, or saying “OK,” “That’s interesting,” etc.
Using appropriate Voice Tone
- Identify the appropriate voice tone for the situation
- Change your voice to match the situation
- Watch/Listen for visual/verbal cues and adjust your voice
Asking for Help
- Look at the person
- Ask the person if they have time to help you
- Clearly explain the kind of help you need
- Thank the person for helping you
Making an Apology
- Look at the person
- Use a serious, sincere voice
- Say “I’m sorry for..” or “I want to apologize for…”
- Explain how you plan on doing better in the future
- Say, “Thanks for listening”
MYOB-Mind Your Own Business
- Focus on your assignment, task or activity
- Ignore all conversations, gestures and distractions that are someone else’s business
- Keep working or stay on your task until you receive further instructions or the time is up
Resisting Peer Pressure
- Look at the person
- Use a calm voice
- Say clearly you do not want to participate
- Suggest something else to do
- If necessary, continue to say “No”
- Leave the situation
Staying on Task
- Look at your task or assignment
- Think about the steps needed to complete the task
- Focus all of your attention on the task
- Stop working only when instructed
- Ignore distractions and interruptions
Waiting your Turn
- Sit or stand quietly
- Keep your arms and legs still
- Avoid begging, whining or teeth sucking
- Engage in the activity when directed by an adult or until it is your turn
- Thank the person who gives you a turn
Adapted from: Teaching Social Skills to Youth: Boys Town Press
Discipline
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As a principal for the past 6 years, my philosophy is that people should treat one another with dignity and respect, every day. This means staff, students, volunteers, and our community visitors... everyone. We use a positive discipline approach where we focus on what is RIGHT at Sundance and not what is wrong. When students make poor choices, we follow disciplinary steps to take care of the problem. When they do the right thing, we celebrate!
Here's how we operate at Sundance Elementary...
"It's a FAMILY Thing"
We RESPECT others. We are RESPONSIBLE. We WORK QUIETLY. We are KIND. We ALWAYS do our BEST work. We stand in line and WAIT our turn. We look for the GOOD in others. We are POLITE, even when the other person is rude. We don't HAVE to be FIRST. We don't get angry over small things, and we FORGIVE one another QUICKLY.
We are HAPPY with the SUCCESSES of others. We ALWAYS PROTECT each other.
We NEVER give up because PERSISTENCE is the key to knowledge.
Come visit us!
Ann-Marie Farias, Principal
Guidelines for Student Behavior |
Items not to bring to school:
Student safety:
Demonstrating respect and responsibility:
Being ready to learn:
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Student Behavior Interventions |
Sundance School follows a progressive discipline policy. The administration reserves the right to assign severe consequences out of progression when behaviors are considered dangerous or extreme. Each referral for disciplinary action will be reviewed individually. The school will work closely with parents to assist all students in exhibiting appropriate behavior at all times. Violation of the school rules may result in disciplinary action including one or more of the following:
Important Note: A student may be suspended or expelled for violation of E.C. 48900 that are related to school activities or attendance that occurs at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
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