P. B. S.
What is School-Wide Positive Behavior Support?
The application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools to increase academic performance, increase safety, decrease problem behavior, and establish positive school cultures.
Core Principles of P.B.S.
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Team process
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Facilitated leadership
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School and District action planning
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Data-based decision-making
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Flexibility with fidelity of implementation
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Working smarter, not harder
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Emphasizing prevention, teaching and effective consequences
2012-2013 Core Team Members
Cook – Team Leader
Cueto – Recording Secretary, Check-in/Check-out
Karen Hall and Dr. Caron – Coaches
Telese and Parks – Data Specialists
Kristin Alvarez – RtI Liaison
Manchester – Treasurer
Parks – Time Keepe
Publicity & Public Relations – O’Connor.
Peripheral Team (fundraising) – Dakin, Filippini and Norton
P.B.S. Model School
Southport Middle School has been awarded the following Model School Banners:
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2007 - 2008 - Bronze Award
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2008 – 2009 – Silver Award
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2010 – 2011 – Silver Applicant
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2011 – 2012 – Let’s Go for Gold!
PBS “Special Dress” Days
Click HERE for participation rules.
September 7 (College Tee-shirt Day)
October 5 (Sunglasses Day)
November 2 (Sports Jersey Day)
December 20 (Holiday Hat Day)
January 11 (Winter Hat Day)
March 1 (Spring Hat Day)
April 5 (Silly Sock Day)
May 3 (Mismatched Shoe Day)
