East Elementary

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a systems approach supported by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Jackson R-2 School District to promote and maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence. It is a school-wide strategy for helping all students achieve important social and learning goals. We know that when good behavior and good teaching come together, our students will excel in their learning. As a part of PBIS, we have established clear expectations for behavior in all areas of our school. We explicitly teach these expectations to the students and recognize their efforts. You will be able to ask your child, “What are the expectations in your school?” “How do you follow those expectations?” “What happens when a teacher sees you following the expectations?” Our school expectations will specifically address bullying behaviors, provide for a safer school environment, and give more time for instruction. We will apply consistent consequences and positive reinforcement for all students. By detailing every expected behavior and teaching them to students in a positive way, we will provide a common language for everyone in our building. We believe that by helping students practice good behavior, we will build a school community where all students have an environment where they can succeed and grow. We would like your input and your involvement. Please contact us at school if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your support!

During the first few weeks of school, students will learn about the expectations and procedures in all settings of the school. They will also learn about the process taken when they do not follow the expectations. A student will be asked the following questions

1. What are you doing?
2. What should you be doing?
3. What will you do next time?
4. What is going to happen if you break our expectations again?

Step 1: Student is sent to the think spot in the classroom.

Step 2: Student is sent to the buddy room (a partner teacher's classroom).

Step 3: Student is sent to a response team member and parents are contacted.

Step 4: The student is sent to the principal for a major office referral.

These questions and consequences are no secret and are discussed and modeled for students. Students know exactly what to expect if they do not follow our school wide expectations.

Students will learn it's okay to make mistakes. They will learn from them and grow! We teach students our 1 - 2 - 3 Rule and how it can be used in any situation...on the playground, in the classroom, standing in line for lunch, etc. We also teach the Four Square Apology. We do not require students to apologize, but this tool can help them if they decide it's the best thing to do. Both of these posters are posted in each classroom and on each playground.

Email: eweadon@jackson.k12.mo.us
Website: www.jacksonr2schools.com/East-Elementary-school/
Location: 455 North Lacey Street, Jackson, MO, USA
Phone: 573-243-5271
Facebook: facebook.com/EastElementaryJR2/