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PBIS rewards: a fact sheet for students

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework that schools use to encourage positive behavior and create a positive and supportive school climate. Instead of focusing solely on punishing unwanted behavior, PBIS emphasizes teaching and reinforcing desired actions.

Here's how PBIS rewards work for you, the student:

What are PBIS Rewards?

  • PBIS rewards are positive recognitions you receive when you demonstrate good behavior and meet the school's expectations.
  • These rewards can be both tangible (things you can hold or use) and intangible (experiences or privileges).

Why do we have PBIS Rewards?

  • PBIS Rewards help create a positive and safe learning environment where everyone feels appreciated and respected.
  • They help students learn what positive behavior looks like in different school settings (classroom, hallways, cafeteria, etc.).
  • They motivate students to make good choices and follow school-wide expectations, leading to a better experience for everyone.
  • They acknowledge students' efforts and show that positive actions are noticed and valued by adults in the school.

What kinds of rewards can I earn?

  • Individual Rewards:
    • Small prizes or school supplies (stickers, pencils, keychains)
    • Privileges (choosing a classroom activity, being a line leader, sitting in a special chair)
    • Academic perks (homework passes, dropping a quiz grade, extra credit points)
    • Special recognition (name on the announcements, "wall of fame")
    • One-on-one time with a teacher or principal (lunch with the principal)
  • Classroom Rewards:
    • Games or fun activities (extra recess, movie time, pajama day)
    • Special privileges for the whole class (choosing music, a classroom DJ)
  • School-wide Rewards:
    • Special assemblies or events (school dance, field day)
    • Competitions between classes or grade levels (dodgeball game)
    • "Shopping" for rewards at a school store using points you've earned

How do I earn rewards?

At MSTA, we have identified five core expectations that will be practiced and celebrated throughout the year:

Be Present

Engage in Instruction

Act Responsibly

Respect Yourself and Others

Show MSTA Pride

  • Pay attention to the specific behavior expectations and rules taught in the classroom and around the school.
  • Demonstrate positive behaviors consistently (e.g., following directions, being respectful, working quietly).
  • Teachers and staff will observe and recognize positive actions, often by awarding points or tokens.
  • Accumulated points or tokens can then be redeemed for various rewards offered at the school.

Important points about PBIS

  • PBIS teaches how to make positive choices and supports students when they need help.
  • It's not about ignoring misbehavior, but providing a framework to address it constructively, often by teaching replacement behaviors and offering support.
  • PBIS aims to create a positive school culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and motivated to succeed academically and socially.