Positive
Behavior
Support
What is
PBS?
PBS is a research based proactive systems approach to
school-wide discipline. This approach focuses on instruction and prevention of
problem behaviors and is designed to meet the needs of all students. PBS is a way for staff and students to work
together to build a safe school environment while having fun. It is our hope to build a foundation of
consistency and positive interactions within our program to increase student
achievement now and as they transition into kindergarten. Kirksville R-
Using PBS in the
Classroom
o
Circle
Time: sit quietly, participate, and listen
o
Center
Time: clean up, share/take turns, use nice words
o
In
Line: walking feet, quiet hands, follow the leader
o
Snack
or Lunch: push in chairs, eat only your food, throw away trash
o
Bathroom:
wash hands, one at a time, flush the toilet
o
Playground:
take care of self, share/take turns, line up at first call
Bee Pledge
I pledge to bee a happy honey bee.
Bee safe at school,
Bee a good friend,
Bee kind all day.
Happy Honey Bee
I’m a happy honey bee,
short and proud,
wings at my side,
honey in my mouth.
I can care for myself,
my friends, my school,
I’m a kind, safe, friendly bee.
How Students Learn About the
Expectations
Throughout the day, across different environments and
during varying activities the students are taught about the expectations. The
expectations are posted throughout the building in differing formats. Teachers use varying opportunities such as
snack time, circle time, playground time, ect., to review the expectations with the
students. Specific social story
activities are presented in each classroom.
Together, the teachers and students discuss and recognize appropriate,
as well as inappropriate behaviors. Sometimes students are rewarded with
tangible items such as a sticker or a ‘I made a good choice’ bracelet, while at
other times they are recognized with nontangible
items such as a pat on the back or verbal praise.
Showing BEE Pride
BEE
KIND
BEE
BEE A
GOOD FRIEND
What is
PBS?
PBS is a research based proactive systems approach to
school-wide discipline. This approach focuses on instruction and prevention of
problem behaviors and is designed to meet the needs of all students. PBS is a way for staff and students to work
together to build a safe school environment while having fun. It is our hope to build a foundation of
consistency and positive interactions within our program to increase student
achievement now and as they transition into kindergarten. Kirksville R-III has a district wide (ec-12)
PBS program.
Early
1405
Phone: 660-626-1459
website:
www.kirksville.k12.mo.us