Boonsboro Middle SchoolPresenters: Amy Morgan & Amanda Kline

BMS PBIS Co-CoordinatorsJune 23, 2010

The Big 5 Under PBIS Umbrella

What?The interconnection of all of the various ‘Positive’ programs

together. This synergy strengthens the overall climate of the school and allows for a streamlined and efficient delivery services.

The Big 5 Under PBIS Umbrella

Where?Boonsboro Middle School, Washington County, MDSchool population – 776 studentsRural areaEmerging Suburb servicing

Washington DC Baltimore

The Big 5 Under PBIS Umbrella

Why?Common GoalIt reduces the overlapping of the different programsGives the view of the big pictureReduces scheduling conflicting of eventsEmphasizes the sense of unity throughout all programsWorking Smarter to Work Harder

The Big 5 Under PBIS Umbrella

How?Each subcommittee has a chair person that organizes the

events and activities under their domain.Monthly core meetings are held, where each chair person

share, reviews, plans, and fine tunes the implementation of their program.

The Big 5 Under PBIS Umbrella

Who?

Attendance

Advisory

Discipline

Incentive

WEB

Character

Counts!

OlweusAnti-Bullying

DisciplineEmphasis: ‘Data drives’ the PBIS program!Composure: Various faculty members; ie. Teachers from

all grade levels, Teachers from all curriculums, Specialized behavioral-based Teachers, Guidance, Bus Drivers & Administration.

Synergistic Elements: Incentive – ticket/reward systemAdvisory – Mentor TeacherOlweus – Bullying Prevention

SWIS DataVarious ways to view dataVarious ways to view data

Bar Bar GraphGraph

Triangle Triangle ChartChart

Data will be distributed to staff at the end of each month.

This data is important and drives the PBIS Program.

Character Counts! (CC!)

Emphasis: Provide education based on pillars of character traits, as well as, to celebrate academic & behavioral accomplishments.

Composure: Various faculty members; ie. Teachers from all grade levels, Teachers from all curriculums, Specialized Behavioral-based Teachers, & Guidance.

Synergistic Elements: Advisory – Pillar EducationWEB – Student teaching student pillar lessonsDiscipline – Academic vs. Behavior double triangle

Character Counts! (CC!)

Group of students receiving their award for the Pillar of Trustworthiness.

May 19, 2010

AttendanceEmphasis: Analyze data to provide opportunities to decrease

truancy & tardiness, as well as, to celebrate excellence and improvements.

Composition: Various faculty members; ie. Teachers from all grade levels, Teachers from all curriculums, Specialized Behavioral-based Teachers, & Guidance.

Synergistic Elements: Advisory – Mentor TeacherIncentive- Celebration & Reward programsDiscipline – Academic vs. Attendance double triangleOlweus – Bullying vs. Attendance issues

Attendance

Students celebrating at the School Year Perfect

Attendance Party.

Where Everyone Belongs (W.E.B.)

Emphasis: Ease transition of 6th grade students into the middle school atmosphere, as well as, develop leadership qualities within 8th grade students.

Composure: Various faculty members; ie. Teachers from all grade levels, Teachers from all curriculums, & Specialized Behavioral-based Teachers.

Synergistic Elements: Advisory – 8th grade WEB Leaders teach 6th grade students Incentive- Celebration activies: ie. Welcome, Kickball, Winter Party, etc.Discipline – Academic vs. Attendance double triangle

Where Everyone Belongs (W.E.B.)

Winter WEB Party – Crafts and Human Snowman

Where Everyone Belongs (W.E.B.)

Students at the WEB Spring Play Day Training

Event.

AdvisoryEmphasis: Foster the relationship between faculty member and student

throughout the entire school. Each faculty member is viewed as mentor; Group of students is viewed as family.

Composure: Various faculty members; ie. All Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Administrations, Instructional Assistant, & Support Staff. Students are arranged by grade and consist of around 15-18 students within each family.

Synergistic Elements: WEB- 8th grade WEB Leaders teach 6th grade students lessons Discipline – Academic/Behavior vs. Attendance double triangleCharacter Counts & Olweus – educational platform

AdvisoryOne of the many activities with in the Advisory Time (Team B) was the emphasis on Peace. We had several lessons about peace and the display towards others. In addition, we had a Peace Poster contest – see example. Finally, we incorporated ‘Community Read’ which focused on the book, “Schooled” by Gordon Korman and emphasized issues of bullying, tolerance, & peace. Give peace a chance!

IncentivesEmphasis: Reward students for positive behavior, as well as,

inspire to continually improve their behavior. Composure: Various faculty members; ie. Grade Level

Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Behavioral Specialists & Bus Drivers, Support Staff (Cafeteria & Custodians) Parent/Community Volunteers.

Synergistic Elements: Discipline – Battle of the BussesCharacter Counts – educational platformAttendance – rewarding for regular attendance

IncentivesWinter PBIS activities – 8th grade Boys vs. Girls Basketball Game.Teachers refereed & Administrators helped coached.

Incentive

Spring PBIS activities & the canisters for the ‘BIG’ End of the School Year drawing.

OlweusEmphasis: Handling bullying by assisting the victim, empowering the

bystander, and limiting the bully. Composure: Various faculty members; ie. Various Grade Level Teachers,

Guidance Counselors, Behavioral Specialists, Administration, Students, & Parent/Community Volunteers.

*BMS staff trained 09-10 school year & implementation 10-11 school year Synergistic Elements:

Discipline – Academic vs. Behavior double triangleAttendance – Academic vs. Attendance double triangleAdvisory & WEB - Incorporating Lessons within teaching

Questions & Comments

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