Author: Wake County Public Schools

Positive Behavior Intervention Support

Volume 1, Issue 1

March 2017

How can parents support the PBIS program at KES?

Knightdale Elementary School
109 Ridge Street
Knightdale, NC 27545
Phone:919-266-8540
Fax: 919-266-8582
http://www.knightdaleeswcpss.net
http://knightdalees.wcpss.net

Always Safe
Respectful
Motivated for Success
On-Task
Responsible

Schools that implement PBIS utilize schoolwide behavior expectations to communicate how students should behave in all areas of the building. When students demonstrate the expected behavior, they are recognized for “doing the right thing”. When students demonstrate inappropriate behavior, they are re-taught the behavior expected from them. Each school’s behavior expectations are unique because the expectations are determined by the building staff. Many parents have also found that using the same expectations as their child’s school has also supported behavior at home. When home and school have the same behavior expectations and use the same language, it is easier for children to make good decisions.
Working Together Parents can support positive behavior for their child by:
1. Requesting a copy of the Expectations Matrix from their child’s school.
2. Placing a copy on the refrigerator for easy reference.
3. Discussing the expectations with their child.
4. When contacted regarding a problem behavior, referring to the Matrix and discuss the correct choice that their child could have made.
PBIS Assembly
In January the 3rd and 4th grade students participated in an assembly to show students and staff Armor in the bathroom and hallway.
WCPSS CHARACTER TRAITS
Responsibility
Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community.
Respect
Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.
Courage
Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don’t; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.
Kindness
Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated.
Self-Discipline
Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses and desires. Choosing abstinence from premarital sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances and behaviors. Doing your best in all situations.
Integrity
Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably.
Perseverance
Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures.
Good Judgment
Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.
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“ARMOR” Citations

What are ARMOR Citations?
ARMOR Citations are used to recognize an individual student or class when he/she or they are displaying positive character trait either through his/ her or their actions!
Who can issue an ARMOR Citation?
Any staff member at KES who feels a student’s or class actions are deserving!
What is the process?
The staff member writes the ARMOR Citation and gives it to the student or to the teacher in the case of a class citation. Individual students keep a portion of the citation to bring home and share with their parents. The other section of the citation students keep and have the option of taking it to the front desk and giving it to Mr. Alex at which time a reward will be given. Or students can save their Armor citations to be used at the school store.
Class citations are accumulated over time and once a class reached a designated number of citations the entire class receives a class reward such as extra recess, dance party etc.
Sample Student Citation

Knightdale elementary school

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