Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Moravian Falls Elementary School uses the Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS), which is a statewide initiative. The program is highlighted below.

What is PBIS?

PBIS is a support system that helps our students achieve academic and social goals. PBIS defines the rules and behaviors we expect across the school. This system helps prevent problem behaviors and rewards desired behaviors.

Our Expectations

S - Safe

T - Team Player

A - Accountable

R - Respectful

We teach these expectations to all students across all settings. Our matrix shows what is expected. We practice expected behaviors with students and help them learn social skills.

How does it work?

1. Teach expected behaviors. We teach students how to behave. We practice

scenarios and model problem-solving strategies.

2. Reinforce and reward behaviors. We notice and reward appropriate behavior

with praise, points, and tickets. Students use tickets to earn weekly

classroom rewards, monthly school store merchandise, and quarterly

rewards.

3. Respond to problem behaviors. We use the same system to deal with problem

behaviors. Techniques include prompting, redirecting, reteaching, and

conferencing. We assign minor points for ongoing problem behaviors and

notify parents. Minor behaviors are managed by teachers, and major

behaviors are managed by administrators in the office.

4. Provide more support when needed. We closely monitor data on behaviors.

When children need more support, our PBIS team works with families and

students to figure out what will help.

How can families help with PBIS?

Partner with your child's teacher
Notice and praise your child's good behaviors
Stay in touch by phone or email
Get connected with Remind

Examples of minors by Teachers

Examples of minors by teachers are disrespect, inappropriate language, minor disruption, property misuse, horseplay, arguing, dishonesty, and other behaviors.

Examples of Majors by Administrators

Examples of majors by administrators are chronic minors, profanity, truancy, bullying, harassment, threats, aggressive behavior, theft, vandalism, and insubordination.

We will work together to help all children succeed. For more information about PBIS, please call the school at (336) 838-4077.