Middle School PBIS Minor/Major Matrix
The East Marshall School District is committed to having an inspiring academic atmosphere. East Marshall is using Mustang STRONG in correlation with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students’ positive behavior and create a healthy learning environment.
What is PBIS?
PBIS is a process for creating a safer and more productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn. It enhances the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide, and classroom behavior support systems. The process focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.
What is Mustang STRONG?
Mustang STRONG are core values at the East Marshall Middle School.
Safe: protected from danger or injury
Teamwork: cooperation with others to meet an end goal
Respectful– actions that allow for learning to be the main focus or show behavior in a way that shows you care about others feelings and well-being.
Opportunities– willing to take a chance in new situations or making the choice to change the issue to show success.
No Excuses: taking ownership of your actions and decisions
Goal Oriented: working towards a positive academic and behavioral result
What is Mustang STRONG behavior?
Students are taught what it means to be Mustang STRONG throughout the building. Being safe, respectful, responsible, and a team player are all ways students can make sure to be STRONG in our school. Making sure students have taken ownership of situations when they arise and set a goal to be Mustang STRONG are all ways students can show PBIS traits. These character traits will be discussed and modeled in the PBIS lesson plans for students which will be completed the first two weeks of school. They also will be reinforced to start the second semester.
Goals for student success are:
1. To teach students appropriate behavior options.
2. To provide opportunities to practice these skills.
3. To recognize students for appropriate behaviors.
4. To assist students in determining and utilizing appropriate behaviors.
5. To reduce behaviors that may harm or show disrespect toward themselves, staff, other students, or school property.
Mustang STRONG Behavior Expectations
• Each student was taught Mustang Strong expectations in each area of the school.
• Feel free to refer to the Behavior Matrix to see what the expectations are in each area of the school.
| Behavior Matrix | |
| What does Mustang Strong look like? | |
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Classroom |
Come to class prepared
Be an active learner Give your best effort Use STAR (Stop, Think, Act, Reflect) |
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Lunchroom |
Use THINK (Thoughtful, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind?)
Table Width Voice- max is 4 people Body Basics |
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Hallway/Stairs |
Using appropriate speed-Walk
One step at a time Respect property and others |
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Bathroom/Locker Rooms |
Keep room and hands clean
Use time wisely Respect others privacy |
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Athletic Events /Assembly |
Be respectful to the speaker
Demonstrate sportsmanship Pay attention to the activity |
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Before/After School |
Sit in assigned areas
Follow adult instruction Walk assigned perimeter Eat at assigned building upon arrival |
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Bus |
Stay in your seat
Follow driver’s expectations Report problems to the driver Keep items to yourself Use THINK |
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Recess |
Use equipment appropriately
Treat others the way you want to be treated Report issues to the supervising adult Listen to the adult on duty |
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Common Areas |
Keep your hands and feet to yourself
Follow Directions Have an Appropriate Voice Level / Be Respectful |
Mustang STRONG Ticket – Acknowledging Mustang STRONG Behavior
• Students will be given acknowledgments for showing Mustang STRONG behavior.
• Each student will receive a ticket when staff sees Mustang STRONG behavior occurring.
• There will be an occasional school-wide drawing.
PARENT GUIDE TO HANDLING A CONCERN
The District recognizes that situations may arise in the operation of the educational system that are of concern to families or to the public. The District strongly believes that all concerns are best dealt with using open communication by the individuals involved and should be discussed and resolved at the lowest possible level of decision-making. Therefore, the purpose of this procedure is to address topics at the lowest possible level and as quickly as possible.
In regards to concerns of employees, any person with a concern regarding an East Marshall School District employee should first talk with the said employee involved as soon as possible. (If the concern involves the ethical behavior of the employee the concern should be directed to the employee’s immediate supervisor.) After speaking with the employee, a person may file a concern regarding the performance or behavior of an employee with the employee’s immediate supervisor. (See the flowchart to determine the appropriate supervisor.) Appeals of the immediate supervisor shall be taken to the Superintendent or his/her designee as set forth in the flowchart. In appeals to the Board regarding complaints about employees, the Board shall review only the actions of the Superintendent or his/her designee to assure that the Superintendent provided a fair procedure for the resolution of the concern. (Any resulting disciplinary action if necessary will remain confidential.)