PBIS\u00a0is a joint effort between Milwaukee Public Schools\u00a0Office of Family Services and the Milwaukee Teachers\u2019 Education Association to effectively reduce classroom disruptions and student suspensions through a school-wide systematic tiered-intervention approach. Data shows that schools that implement PBIS with fidelity see decreases in disruptions and suspensions and increases in student achievement. Cool Tools are lesson plans used to teach behavioral expectations. Clemens\u2019 students have a weekly Cool Tools time on Wednesday afternoons.<\/p>\n
At Clemens, students focus on the 3 B\u2019s: Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe.\u00a0A school and classroom matrix is developed for students to understand the expectations for the playground, lunchroom, classroom, bathroom, bus and hallways. Cool Tools teach students how to behave respectfully, be responsible and be safe at school. Tiger Paws are used to recognize positive student behavior. Weekly raffles are held along with several Fun Friday events for those students exhibiting appropriate behavior.\u00a0Students also have the opportunity to gain unique skills by announcing school updates on WCCC, the Clemens Communication Channel. During this daily radio broadcast, student announcers recite the school Paideia Pledge and remind students of school-wide behavior expectations. The announcements also highlight the academic and behavioral achievements of our students.<\/p>\n