PBIS / Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Supports

Briarcrest Behavior Supports

P.A.W.S. - Briarcrest’s Tools for Self-Management

• Problem Solve 

• Act Respectfully 

• Work to do Your Best 

• Safe Choices

Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)

Briarcrest implements a school-wide PBIS approach to teaching and reinforcing positive behavior.

What: All Briarcrest staff will teach children behaviors which promote safety, courtesy, and respect for others. Appropriate behaviors have been defined for all areas of the school, and are posted in each location. At the beginning of the school year, students will be taught and have time to practice expected behaviors in each area of the school by the person responsible for supervising the location.  Expected behaviors will be reviewed, promoted, and practiced throughout the year.

Why: With a strong PBIS system, Briarcrest will be a safe place to learn and play. Students and adults will be respectful of the rights of others, their possessions, and school property. Students will be independent and responsible decision makers.  School staff will work to support children in these areas through practice, interventions, and collaboration with parents, as needed.

We regularly recognize students for their individual and group efforts to promote positive behavior.  Some examples include:

School-wide system to support PAWS behaviors:

Levels of Intervention 

(see “Behavior Management Response Matrix” for more details)

Severe safety behaviors will be addressed using the Shoreline School District’s Student Rights and Responsibilities guidelines.

If you have any questions or comments regarding our management guidelines, please call the school or send a note to the principal (206-393-4170). The complete guidelines regarding behavior management are available upon request from the office .