PBIS/Bulldog Behaviors

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Because good grades and good behavior go hand-in-hand, District 153 continues to develop its PBIS Initiative as a companion to our academic programs and interventions.

PBIS is a coordinated effort to teach, model, and acknowledge expected behaviors. Each school has defined an age-appropriate set of expectations that is explained to students during the first days of each new school year. Staff model for students what good behavior looks like in different areas of the school such as the lunch room, bus, playground, hallways and restrooms.

And just like academics, each school has its own system of rewards to celebrate displays of expected behaviors by both individual students and entire classrooms.

Data collection is a key component to PBIS. Throughout the school year, we collect data on the numbers and types of behavior issues that arise. Staff meets regularly to review this data and plan lessons to re-teach behaviors where indicated.

Churchill Student Matrix 2024-2025

Churchill Student Matrix 2024-2025 Printable PDF

	Be Safe	Be Respectful	Be Responsible
CLASSROOMS	Hands and feet to self Walk and sit safely Follow directions	Listen to directions from all staff Raise hand Use appropriate voice volume per activity Use kind words and actions Respect the learning of others	Be on time Bring materials and be prepared Have pride in your work Clean up after self Be accountable for your choices, actions, and tasks
HALLWAYS	Hands and feet to self Walk with a purpose Stay to the right Do not open outside doors for anyone Stay in the classroom line	Hands and feet to self Respect the personal space of others Use quiet voices Respect the learning of others	Hands and feet to self Keep hallways clean Be prepared Walk with a purpose Stay with your class/group
ENTERING & EXITING THE BUILDING	Go directly to your destination, do not stop In the morning, remain in designated areas until directed to enter the building After school, walkers walk straight home, bussers report to their bus, and car riders in the designated area Keep hands and feet to self	Follow the directions of all staff Use appropriate voices Respect the personal space and belongings of others Wipe feet when entering the building	Be on time Know your ride arrangements in advance Be prepared for dismissal
BUS	Stay seated and face forward Follow directions of the driver and supervisor Eating and/or drinking free zone Stay in your assigned seat for the morning and afternoon ride	Use quiet voices and appropriate language Be caring Respect the personal space and belongings of others and the bus	Follow bus directions Keep your bus area clean Follow the bus supervisor’s directions with electronic devices No taking pictures or videos on the bus Keep up with your things
RESTROOMS	Communicate the need to use the bathroom & wait for staff acknowledgment Use restroom equipment properly Wash hands with soap and water Keep your hands and feet to yourself	Respect the privacy of others Use quiet voices Treat school property with care Communicate your need to use the restroom in an appropriate manner	Keep restroom clean Be quick Dispose of trash properly Utilize class bathroom time
RECESS	Hands and feet to self Appropriate and safe play Walk on the blacktop Cell phone free (no exceptions) No equipment from home Feet first down the slide Freeze when the whistle is blown	Follow directions of all staff Include others and play fair Use appropriate language Enter and exit the building quickly and quietly	Line up quickly and quietly Use school equipment appropriately Follow playground expectations Return recess equipment at the end of play
EMERGENCIES	Listen Stay silent Follow directions quickly Hands and feet to self Freeze when the whistle is blown	Listen Stay silent Follow directions quickly Be alert	Listen Stay silent Follow directions quickly Stay calm Practice drills as if they are the real deal
OFFICE & NURSE	Hands and feet to self Wait to be dismissed by staff Enter the office through main door only Walk Go straight to and from your designation	Use quiet voices Wait your turn Follow the directions of staff Respect the privacy of others State the reason for your visit to a secretary	Have permission from staff Return to class right away
PHYSICAL EDUCATION	Follow directions of P.E. teacher Use equipment properly Eating and/or drinking free zone Wait to be dismissed Communicate the need to use the restroom & wait for staff acknowledgment	Respect the personal space of others Respect school property Use good sportsmanship Play fair with others	Keep gym areas clean Wear appropriate shoes and clothing to class Safely return the equipment What happens in PE class stays in PE class
BREAKFAST	Enter your correct door, and walk safely to the cafeteria Keeps hands and feet to self No sharing of food or drinks	Follow the directions of all staff Use appropriate volume Stay in line	Clean up after yourself Use eating time wisely Wait to dispose of trash in the hallway until eating is done
CAFETERIA	Quietly enter the cafeteria on the correct side Walk right to your assigned table Keep hands, feet, and food to yourself Wait to be dismissed No sharing of food or drinks Always walk appropriately	Stay seated at your assigned table Use appropriate volume Use school-appropriate language when talking with classmates and adults Clean up after yourself and others Follow the directions of all staff	Use eating time wisely Wait to dispose of trash until eating is done Return lunch tray or lunch bag to the appropriate spot Clean up your space and help others when done eating Wait to be dismissed Keep up with your belongings
DEVICES	Only use for schoolwork Always keep the device in the case No eating or drinking while using the device	Follow directions of teachers for assignments	Bring device to school each day fully charged Close tabs that aren’t being used Shut down computer each night, restart computer each morning No eating or drinking while using device If battery is under 75%, no using during free time

Consequences

verbal redirect/warning
parent contact and intervention like signing of a contract or conference with the teacher (1st minor)
parent contact and continuation – revisit contract, manage/supervise via classroom relay (2nd minor)
parent contact (3rd minor/Major) office response