Positive Behavior Supports

PBIS (simply knows PBS at Iliahi) is a proactive, school-wide framework that focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors. Rather than solely reacting to negative behaviors, PBIS emphasizes prevention and creating a positive school culture where all students can thrive.

• Proactive Approach: PBIS focuses on teaching expected behaviors to all students, just like we teach academic subjects.

• School-Wide System: PBIS is implemented consistently across the entire school, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playground.

• Data-Driven: We use data to monitor student behavior and make informed decisions about interventions and supports.

• Tiered System of Support: PBIS provides a tiered system of support to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Key Components of PBIS:

• Clearly Defined Expectations: We establish clear and concise expectations for behavior, often summarized in a few simple rules (e.g., Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible).

• Teaching Expected Behaviors: We explicitly teach students what these expectations look like in different settings.

• Positive Reinforcement: We recognize and reward students for demonstrating positive behaviors through various methods, such as verbal praise, tokens, or special privileges.

• Consistent Consequences: We have clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behaviors, focusing on teaching students alternative behaviors.

• Data Collection and Analysis: We regularly collect and analyze data to monitor the effectiveness of our PBIS system and make adjustments as needed.

• Collaboration: PBIS involves collaboration among teachers, staff, students, and families.

Benefits of PBIS:

• Improved student behavior

• Increased academic achievement

• Reduced disciplinary referrals

• Positive school climate

• Enhanced social-emotional learning

How Parents Can Support PBIS at Home:

• Reinforce school-wide expectations at home.

• Use positive reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors.

• Communicate with your child's teacher about any behavior concerns.

• Attend school events and participate in PBIS activities.

Resources for More Information:

• PBIS.org: This is a national website dedicated to providing information and resources on PBIS.

  • PBIS.org

• Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: This is a great resource to learn more about the research behind PBIS.

  • Center on PBIS

At Iliahi Elementary, we believe in recognizing and celebrating positive behavior. Our Dragon Dollar Store is a fun way to do just that! Students can earn "Dragon Dollars" for demonstrating our school's 3 Bees: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe.

What are Dragon Dollars?

• Dragon Dollars are special dollars that students earn for showing positive behavior in and out of the classroom.

• These dollars are given out by teachers and other school staff as a way to acknowledge and reward good choices.

How Do Students Earn Dragon Dollars?

• Classroom Teachers: Teachers will give out Dragon Dollar ($1) bills to students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior throughout the school day.

  • Teachers will focus on the 3 Bees (Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe).

  • Teachers will give out only $1 per day to maintain consistency.

• Other Staff (EAs, PPEs, NCTs, Admin, Clerical, Custodial, Cafeteria): Other staff members can award students with "Gotchas" (Dragon Dollars) when they "catch" students being good.

  • These "Gotchas" are for exceptional acts of kindness or going above and beyond expectations.

  • Staff will not give out dollars for tasks they have asked a student to do.

Important Dragon Dollar Rules:

• Students are responsible for keeping track of their own Dragon Dollars.

• Students should not write their names on the dollars.

• Students should not share or give away their Dragon Dollars.

• Students must earn at least $5 to shop at the Dragon Dollar Store.

The Dragon Dollar Store:

• Location: Outside of the Lumi.

• Shopping Days: Fridays only (if Friday is a holiday, the store will open the next Friday).

• Shopping Times:

  • Grades 1-2 & JPOs: 1st Recess (9:45 - 10:00 a.m.)

  • Grades 3-5: 2nd Recess (12:30 - 12:40 p.m.)

  • Kindergarten: As scheduled by the Kindergarten teachers.

• Purchasing: Students can purchase items in $5 increments.

• Misuse: Students who misuse Dragon Dollars (e.g., stealing, not following store rules, disrespecting store staff) may lose shopping privileges.

• Teacher Dollar Replenishment: If a teacher runs out of Dragon Dollars, they can email Normann or Kelsey for more.

How Parents Can Help:

• Reinforce the 3 Bees (Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe) at home.

• Celebrate your child's positive behavior and encourage them to save their Dragon Dollars.

• Talk to your child about the importance of following the Dragon Dollar Store rules.

• We are always accepting donations of new or slightly used items for the Dragon Dollar Store.  Donations can be dropped of to the counselors in the front office.

We hope the Dragon Dollar Store encourages positive behavior and creates a fun and rewarding experience for all our students!