- Briarcrest Elementary
- Briarcrest Behavior Supports
PBIS / Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Supports
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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:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
5:1 ratio of praise to correction
PAWS cards given to students who are demonstrating exemplary behaviors
Class meetings / team building
Recognition of student accomplishments weekly Shout OUts
PAWS Pride awards given monthly to individuals for positive behavior
In-class celebrations
School-wide system to support PAWS behaviors:
Levels of Intervention
(see “Behavior Management Response Matrix” for more details)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Teacher/staff proximity
Non-verbal cues
Verbal redirection
Reset station
Changing location
Reset strategies
Reflection/response
Return to class/activity
Parent communication
Positive behavior practice
Guided reflection/response
Conversation with principal, dean, counselor, family advocate
Referral for additional support as needed
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 .