PBIS

Whittier’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support or “PBIS” focuses on Being Responsible, Being Respectful and Being Safe. Please view the Positive Behavior Matrix below. (Each classroom will also have a specific expectation matrix.)

Whittier Positive Behavior Matrix

Expectations	Hallways	Lunch Room	Indoor / Outdoor Recess	Bathroom	Assemblies & Field Trips
Be Responsible	Walk at all times Walk directly to your destination	Keep your area clean	Dress for the weather Line up promptly Return playground equipment	Keep bathroom clean Be quick	Participate
Be Respectful	Use quiet voices Keep your hands and feet to yourself	Use Quiet Voices Voices off when the lights go down Use good table manners	Share Keep hands and feet to yourself Follow directions	Give privacy to others	Voices off Listen and follow directions Thank the presenters, hosts and bus drivers
Be Safe	Pay attention Be aware of others	Keep food on your tray or in your mouth Walk carefully with your tray	Stay in your designated area Talk to a teacher if you need help	Wash hands with soap and water Keep water in the sink	Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Stay in your seat or area

The Whittier Way

The “Whittier Way” is a school wide reward system using the “PBIS” 3 B’s – Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. Teachers and other adults in the building use the “PAWS” program to recognize students who use the 3 “B’s”. When a student is caught being Respectful, Responsible or Safe, the teacher will fill out a “paw” nominating them for the behavior. Nominated students will be announced at the end of the week and be included on the “Whittier Way” bulletin board outside the office. The goal is that every student will be on the board at least once by the end of the school year.

Whittier Positive Behavior Matrix

The Whittier Way

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