Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Vineland has adopted the PBIS model. PBIS provides a process to understand and resolve the problem behavior of individuals or children that is based on values. It offers an approach to develop an understanding of why the child engages in problem behavior and strategies to prevent the occurrence of problem behavior while teaching the child new skills. Positive behavior support offers a holistic approach that considers all factors that have an impact on a child and the child’s behavior. It can be used to address problem behaviors that range from aggression, tantrums, and property destruction to social withdrawal. Vineland has three clearly defined behavior expectations: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. These specific expectations for each area of our school are defined on the Behavior Matrix seen below. These behavior expectations will be taught and modeled at the start of each school year and reinforced throughout the year.
Vineland Elementary Positive Behavior Matrix
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All Areas
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Bus
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Cafeteria
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Hallway
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Restroom
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Playground
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Voice Levels
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0-2
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1-2
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0-1
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0
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0
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3
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Be
Safe
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*Follow Directions
*Keep hands and feet to self
*Be where you belong
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*Remain seated
*Face forward in seats.
*Body and objects stay in window.
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*Face forward in line
*Walk
*Eat your own food
*Knees under the table.
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*Walk
*Face forward
*Report visitors without a visitor pass.
*Follow stars
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*Keep your feet on the floor
*Three at a time
*Keep water and soap in sink
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*Walk to and from playground
*Stay in designated areas
*Use equipment as designed
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Be
Responsible
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*Keep track of your belongings.
*Be prepared with supplies and assignments.
*Keep school areas clean and neat.
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*Watch for your stop.
*Keep aisles and seats clean.
*Report any problems to the bus driver.
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*Report all spills
*Throw away all trash in the trashcan.
*Take the correct # of items.
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*Walk in the 2nd tile from the right.
*Follow stars.
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*Flush toilet
*Wash hands with soap and water
*Throw all paper towels in trash
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*Line up when the whistle blows
*Report all injuries
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Be
Respectful
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* Use kind words.
* Use appropriate voice levels in each setting.
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*Be on time
*Use appropriate language
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*Return tray to assigned area
*Use table manners
*Raise your hand if you need help
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*Respect hallway decorations
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*Respect privacy
*Use the bathroom for intended purposes
*Do not deface walls.
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*Cooperate with others
*Invite others to join in.
* Level 0 when entering the building.
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