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Thorson PBIS

The staff at Thorson Elementary School believes that optimal student achievement (academic and behavior) can be attained by utilizing a proactive systems approach for creating and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach to teaching and supporting positive behaviors and meeting the needs of ALL students. This school-wide approach to discipline focuses on building a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.

The foundation of PBIS at Thorson is the three school-wide expectations:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

In addition to our behavior expectations, PBIS has four other components:

• A behavior matrix which explains behavior expectations in each school setting
• Direct teaching of the expectations
• PBIS recognition cards
• Behavior tracking sheets to record and address inappropriate behaviors

PBIS Resources:

Below are some additional resources which will better explain expectations.

• PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Website
• What is PBIS? Information describing PBIS and how it works in our school
• Thorson Behavioral Matrix This Matrix includes a description of behavioral expectations
• Thorson's List of Minor and Major Infractions A T chart with a list of minor and major behavioral infractions
• Jaguar Jumpstart  Monthly meetings that build community, character, and unity