Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a
research based systems approach to preventing and responding to
classroom and school discipline problems. Emphasis is directed
toward developing and maintaining a safe and positive learning
environment. Research shows that schools make greater academic
gains when schools build a positive social culture. Andrew Cooke
Magnet School has adopted this program which includes the
following components: - Clear and concise definitions of
expected behaviors are posted in the hallways and classrooms and
reinforced frequently. - Direct teaching of expected behavior. -
Daily reminders of expected behavior. - Celebrating and
rewarding expected positive behavior through the use of "Cooke
Cookees", praise, awards assembly and other intermittent
recognitions throughout the school year. - Intervention teams to
plan behavioral interventions for students needing more support.
We continuously review the effectiveness of this program in
order to fine tune and improve upon ou