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School-wide Expectations

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Positive Behavior Support

Picture Rocks implements a Positive Behavior Support System in which consistency of behavior will be expected throughout all parts of the school community.

Our school-wide expectations are:
Be respectful. Be responsible. Be safe. Be kind.

The Picture Rocks PBIS program has validated the benefits of directly teaching students our expectations, and acknowledging appropriate behaviors. This has paid off with a significantly reduced number of discipline incidents on our campus. Go Hawks!

Expected Behaviors By Area

  Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful
Learning Areas
  • Keep hand and feet to self 
  • Always walk 
  • Use supplies appropriately 
  • Give your best effort 
  • Follow adult directions 
  • Complete work 
  • Use appropriate voice level 
  • Active listening 
Stairway
  • Stay to the right 
  • Hands and feet to self 
  • Step at a slow pace 
  • Take one step at a time 
  • Carry belongings in one arm 
  • Whisper voices 
  • Quiet steps 
Hallways
  • Always walk 
  • Face forward and watch where you’re going 
  • Keep hands and feet to self
  • Go straight to your destination 
  • Pick up trash 
  • Whisper voices 
  • Stay on the right side of sidewalk 
  • Stop at intersections
Water Fountains
  • Keep hands and feet to self 
  • Conserve water
  • Drink instead of splash
Bathrooms
  • Wash hands 
  • Keep floor dry 
  • Open doors slowly
  • Keep hands and feet to yourself 
  • Keep sinks, walls, and floors clean 
  • Flush toilet paper only 
  • Return to class quickly 
  • Let peers have privacy 
  • One person at a time at toilets and sinks 
  • Whisper voices 
Playground
  • Use equipment the right way 
  • Keep hands and feet to self 
  • Follow game rules
  • Put equipment away when finished
  • Respond to whistle 
  • Let everyone play 
  • Share all equipment 
  • Celebrate others sportsmanship 
Cafeteria
  • Always walk 
  • Sit on your bottom 
  • Eat your own food
  • Keep hands and feet to self 
  • Report spills or accidents 
  • Clean up after yourself 
  • Quiet voices 
  • Wait in line patiently 
  • Use good manners 
  • Raise your hand if you need help 
Assemblies
  • Always walk 
  • Sit in designated area 
  • Keep hands and feet to yourself 
  • Watch for “Soar with Four” sign for instructions 
  • Active listening to the speaker  
  Be Kind Life Skills  
Learning Areas
  • Use your manners 
  • Use kind words 
  • Advocate for myself so I can do my best 
  • Be a leader even when I’m uncomfortable 
  • Resist peer pressure 
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Stairway
  • Wait your turn 
  • Even though I’m in a hurry, I can walk at an appropriate pace
  • Smile or wave when you pass someone
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Hallways
  • Hold open doors for others
  • *Even though I’m in a hurry, I can walk at an appropriate pace
  • Smile or wave when you pass someone
 
Water Fountains
  • Wait your turn

 

 
Bathrooms
  • Leave lights on when others are in the bathroom 
  • Be considerate of surroundings and others 
  • Tell an adult about unsafe situations in the bathroom, immediately
 
Playground
  • Use kind words and actions 
  • Help others in need 
  • Be a friend 
  • Use the Buddy Bench 
  • I will invite someone to play who is being left out
  • I can win and feel proud and still be a good sport 
  • Determine and big and small problems and take appropriate action 
 
Cafeteria
  • Treat cafeteria staff with kindness 
  • Always say, “Please” and “Thank you” 
  • Chose a calm and quiet place to sit if you are feeling stress 
  • Practice school appropriate conversations 
 
Assemblies
  • Applaud others 
  • Use PRE clap 
  • Celebrate others 
  • Generous space sharing