that focuses on creating positive environments that are more conducive to learning. PBIS uses proactive strategies to support pro-social behaviors. PBIS provides a continuum of supports, including rewards and consequences, in all environments. PBIS provides consistent routines, language and expectations.
PBIS at Longfellow
Our PBIS pl an i s desi gned t o: 1. Teach students what is expected of them. 2. Acknowledge and reward students as they learn and display expected behaviors. 3. Enforce consistent and meaningful consequences. 4. Implement supports for students whose behaviors require more individualized assistance. How can families support PBIS?
! Review this brochure with your child.
! Ask your child to tell you the three school rules.
! Ask your child to discuss examples of the ways that he or she can use these rules to help him or her to learn and participate at school.
! Discuss ways that these rules can be used at home and in the community
Longfellow Elementary School
PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Our mission is to empower a community of life-long learners that celebrates diversity and commonality and demonstrates optimal growth in a safe and nurturing environment.
5470 Hesperus Drive 410-313-6879
For more information on how to get involved at home, visit our website:
http://loes.hcpss.org Eagle Wings Students who are following the school rules can be recognized for their efforts by earning Eagle Wings. They are given directly to the student along with verbal praise. Eagle Wings can be exchanged for incentives such as prizes from the PTA sponsored prize cart or classroom privileges.
Soaring Eagle Grams Soaring Eagle Grams are awarded to students for going above and beyond. They are recognized during the morning announcements.
Soaring Eagle Celebration
We celebrate those students who have been safe, responsible and respectful throughout the entire quarter with a Soaring Eagle Celebration. Some past celebrations have included a dance party, Amazing Race, Wipeout, paper airplane contest and PJs movie extravaganza.
LoES Rules Longfellow has 3 school-wide behavior expectations that are reinforced daily. These rules can be applied to situations both inside and outside of school.
BE RESPECTFUL. Classroom: Use positive language, avoid disturbing others. Lunch/Recess: Include others in play and/or conversation. Home: Follow directions the first time without argument. BE RESPONSIBLE. Classroom: Complete your schoolwork and turn it in on time. Lunch/Recess: clean up after eating and take care of all playground equipment. Home: Help with housework. BE SAFE. Classroom: Keep your hands and feet to self, stay in assigned areas. Lunch/Recess: Keep your hands and feet to self, use equipment appropriately. Home: Know safety rules. Consequences
Students have been taught the school rules for classroom and non-classroom settings. Expected behaviors are re-taught throughout the year. School staff has the responsibility for taking appropriate actions when a student is involved in a situation which disrupts the school learning environment.
Consequences wi l l vary, but may i ncl ude: - Verbal and/or non-verbal reminders or warnings. - A reflection time for the student (i.e., teacher & student conference, time-out, or the completion of a problem solving log to be sent home). - Office Referral (i.e., conference with an administrator). - Students will not participate in weekly and/or quarterly celebrations if there is a pattern of inappropriate behavior.