PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. It is a program designed to teach respect, responsibility, and safety at school. We at Lowrey MS hope to encourage students to continuously make good behavior choices through this program.
PBIS provides teachers and other school staff with information to help prevent behavior problems and make school a safe learning environment.
Research shows that the use of PBIS in school has resulted in increased time for instruction. It also increases positive behaviors school wide, and decreases disruptive behaviors.
Thanks to a grant from Wayne RESA we are able to hang posters that highlight behavior expectations in all areas of the school. We can give rewards to students who are observed showing consistently respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors.
How Does It Work?
A PBIS school teaches the expectations to all students and provides frequent opportunity to practice.
A PBIS school provides a consistent, predictable, and fair use of consequences for all students.
What Can Parents Do
Read and discuss the Behavior Expectations Matrix found in the brochure and their student’s PBIS Handbook
Check your student’s planner, Tardy Card and Focus Card each night
Review the Behavior Expectation Matrix with your child if he or she experiences behavior problems in school
Work on a plan to help them with strategies for appropriate behaviors
Support teacher and administrative behavior decisions
Discuss problems privately with staff
Ask about Parent Teacher Association and other volunteer opportunities at Lowrey MS
Student Created Animations explaining the Expectations Matrix