Twice a year, Foothills students and staff participate in a formal school-wide training on the PBIS teaching matrix. However, every day teachers re-teach and reinforce the PBIS expectations. In 2005, the PBIS team determined that students and staff needed clear rules and expectations for the following settings: classroom, assembly, bus, cafeteria, hallways/stairwells, office and playground. The team developed a teaching matrix that is used consistently across the school.
Students are awarded PRIDE punches on their PRIDE cards for being “caught” following the High Five rules. Once students receive 20 punches, or a full PRIDE card, they come to the office with their PRIDE card and passport. In the office the students are greeted joyfully by the administration. The students recite the High Five rules, receive a pencil, a High Five stamp in their passport, a sticker for their High Five hand that is located by their classroom door and sometimes an educational surprise. Many times students share reasons for receiving their PRIDE punches.
To record the number of complete PRIDE cards, students’ passports are stamped and students receive a sticker for their High Five hands located on/near the classroom door. Once students have completed five PRIDE cards, they come to the office, recite the High Five rules and receive a complimentary T-shirt displaying the school name and the High Five expectations.
High Five Positive Behavior Support System
Is a positive way to state our expectations of our students' behaviors. We want to catch kids being good and increase positive behavior at Foothills.
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Honest
Be Your Best
Positive Behavior Goals and Rule Following
We want to be very clear with our students about what we expect so they have a good chance of following the rules. We even teach the students directly how to follow the rules in different areas of the school. Then we recognize them by punching their PRIDE cards when they follow the rules. Five filled PRIDE cards earn a High Five tee shirt. Ten filled PRIDE cards earn "Principal for an Hour."
Supporting Your Child
As a parent you can help by reviewing the "High Five" with your child and make sure he/she knows it. Give examples of behavior in the classroom, hallway, lunchroom, or playground and ask which behaviors demonstrate following the "High Five" and which would not.