Shaler Area Elementary School
Titan PRIDE
Positive Attitude ◦ Respect for All ◦ Integrity
Do the Right Thing ◦ Effort towards Learning
School-Wide Positive
Behavior Support
Program
2012- 2013
Dear Parent/Legal Guardian,
We are proud to announce that our school is participating in a very important district-wide
initiative, Positive School-Wide Behavior Support (PBS). It is a program designed to
teach responsibility, safety, and respect for all at Shaler Area Elementary School. The overall
goals of PBS are aimed at increasing and supporting positive behaviors school-wide and
decreasing those disruptive behaviors which might interfere with classroom instruction and
create a negative school environment.
As a staff, we have created a theme which highlights several important expectations which will
enable us to create a positive school environment. Our theme is “SAES Shows Titan Pride”.
We are using PRIDE as an acronym to illustrate the following•Positive Attitude
•Respect for All
•Integrity
•Do the Right Thing
•Effort Towards Learning
We have developed expectations or rules for all settings in our school relating to this theme.
You will notice that throughout our school, these expectations are posted in all areas. During
the first few weeks of school, we will be teaching and modeling these expectations in specific
settings including the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, restroom, etc. Students will receive
frequent reviews of the expectations and be acknowledged when they demonstrate them.
At the end of September, we will be implementing an incentive program called the Titan Top
Ten which is a way to reward students for following these expectations. Please look for more
information to come regarding the Titan Top Ten.
PBS also emphasizes that students understand the consequences if disruptive behavior is
exhibited. These consequences must be consistent, predictable, and fair for all students. Our
PBS program is aligned with our district policies concerning disruptive behavior. However, our
goal is to intervene before these behaviors become problematic for a student. Therefore, we
have incorporated a time-out process for any student who is unable to redirect his/her behavior
after sufficient verbal and visual warnings. This 5-10 minute time-out process within the
classroom provides the student with the opportunity to complete a Think Sheet and later
conference with the classroom teacher. The student is able reflect on the disruptive behavior
and establish a personal goal for making a positive choice the next time. There are certain more
serious behaviors which warrant immediate referral to the main office. These are outlined in the
attached packet.
Throughout the school year, we will be using the data from the office referrals to determine
additional supports and needs for individual students. We ask that you review this packet with
your child. As part of our upcoming Curriculum Nights, we , again, will review our PBS program
with you. As always, we thank you for giving us your support in our efforts to continue to make
Shaler Area Elementary School a great experience for your and your child.
Kindly,
Ms. Cynthia Foht
Mrs. Jodi Brooks
Mr. Jeff Rojik
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
S.A.E.S Titan
PRIDE
Classroom Expectations
Positive
Attitude
 Actively listen, make good eye contact,
and participate.
 Cooperate with your teachers and
classmates.
 Be kind and encourage others.
Respect for All
 Accept and respect everyone.
 Use positive words and body language.
Integrity
 Take responsibility for your actions.
 Be honest.
Do the Right
Thing
Effort towards
Learning
 Stop, think, and make good choices.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
 Pay attention and follow all directions
the first time they are given.
 Be prepared and on time.
 Give your best effort.
S.A.E.S Titan PRIDE
Hallway & Locker
Expectations
Positive
Attitude
Respect for
All
Integrity
Do the Right
Thing
Effort
towards
Learning
 Be polite, positive, and respectful
towards everyone.
 Use positive words and body language.
 Avoid horseplay.
 Respect the property and personal space
of others.
 Show respect for hallway displays.
 Stop, think and make good choices.
 Keep your locker neat and organized.
 Be honest.
 WALK quietly on the right side of the
hallway.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
 Get all necessary materials from your
locker before class.
 Take the shortest route.
 Arrive to class on time.
S.A.E.S Titan
PRIDE
Cafeteria Expectations
Positive Attitude
Respect for All
Integrity
Do the Right
Thing
Effort towards
Learning
 Be patient and wait your turn.
 Go through the lunch line quickly and
quietly.
 Use good manners.
 Use positive words and body language.
 Use an inside voice.
 Stay in your seat until dismissed.
 Stop, think, and make good choices.
 Clean up after yourself.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
 Find a seat and stay there.
 Ask for permission to leave.
 Enter and exit quietly.
 Follow directions of every adult the
first time given.
S.A.E.S Titan PRIDE
Bus Expectations
Positive Attitude
Respect for All
Integrity
Do the Right
Thing
Effort towards
Learning
 Enter and exit the bus calmly and
quietly.
 Use a quiet voice.
 Be respectful towards the bus
driver and other riders.
 Use positive words and body
language.
 Respect the property and personal
space of others.
 Stop, think, and make good
choices.
 Avoid horseplay.
 Remain seated until the bus comes
to a stop.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself and inside the bus.
 Keep food, drinks, and gum off the
bus.
 Follow the directions the first time
given.
 Obey all bus and safety rules.
S.A.E.S Titan
PRIDE
Bus Room Expectations
Positive
Attitude
Respect for All
Integrity
Do the Right
Thing
Effort towards
Learning
 Be cooperative and kind to
everyone.
 Follow directions of every adult the
first time given.
 Accept and respect everyone.
 Respect the bus room and
everything in it.
 Stop, think, and make good choices.
 Be honest.
 Ride your assigned bus unless you
have a bus pass.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
 Avoid horseplay.
 Seek adult help if you have a
problem.
 Gather all necessary materials from
your locker to go home.
 Get to the bus room promptly.
S.A.E.S TITAN
▪ PRIDE ▪
Auditorium Expectations
Positive
Attitude
 Participate appropriately.
 Use good manners.
Respect for All
 Applaud when appropriate.
 Remain quiet during the
performance.
Integrity
 Keep an open mind.
 Accept, appreciate, and respect
everyone.
Do the Right
 Enter and exit quietly and calmly.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
 Stay seated and quiet until
dismissed.
Effort towards
 Stay focused on the presentation.
 Be an active listener and make
good eye contact with the
performers.
Thing
Learning
S.A.E.S Titan PRIDE
Restroom
Expectations
Positive Attitude
 Report any damages or
misbehavior to an adult.
Respect for All
 Respect the privacy and
personal space of others.
 Avoid horseplay.
Integrity
 Take responsibility for your
actions.
 Clean up after yourself.
Do the Right
 Wash hands with soap and
water.
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
Thing
Effort towards
Learning
 Use the sign-out book and
return to class promptly.
 Enter the classroom quietly and
return to your assigned task.
Shaler Area Elementary School • Procedures for Inappropriate Behavior
When observing inappropriate behaviors the following protocol will occur:
ADDRESS IN THE CLASSROOM:
Refusal to follow teacher/adult direction
Refusal to cooperate in the classroom
Display of disrespect towards anyone
Use of inappropriate language or body
language/gestures
Dishonesty
Off-task behavior (e.g. talking, calling out, throwing
things, etc.)
Late to class
Lack of preparedness
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1st Offense in a Class Period
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First verbal warning
Student redirected with appropriate expectation
Name placed in “Red Zone” (strike one)
2nd Offense in Same Class Period
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Second verbal warning
Student redirected with appropriate expectation
Check placed beside name in “Red Zone” (strike
two)
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3 Offense in Same Class Period
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Removal from group to Time Out location (strike
three) for 5 – 10 minutes
Student completes “Game Plan” (Behavior Think
Sheet)
Student returns to group as directed by teacher
Conference with student as soon as possible to
review expectations and Game Plan for future
REFUSAL TO WRITE GAME PLAN OR
4TH OFFENSE (SAME CLASS PERIOD)
FOLLOWING TIME OUT PROCEDURE
IMMEDIATE OFFICE
REFERRAL (write ODR and
send to front office):
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Physical aggression/fighting
Bullying
Threats
Harassment of students or staff
Destruction of school or personal
property
Cutting class
Possession of weapons
Possession of drugs and alcohol
Cheating
Leaving school grounds
 Teacher/staff member
writes Office Discipline
Referral form (ODR) and
sends student to front office
 Administrator determines
appropriate consequence
and contacts parent or
guardian
STUDENT CONSEQUENCE:
 Teacher/staff member writes
Office Discipline Referral form
(ODR)
 Teacher/staff member contacts
parent/guardian (with student
present if possible)
 Student receives AUTOMATIC PM
DETENTION AS SCHEDULED BY
TEACHER (attempt to assign first
available PM Detention)
 Send to office with ODR, Game
Plan and classroom work
RED ZONE THINK SHEET
Name:__________________________
Date:___________________
I was not showing Titan Pride because I was not: (Check ALL that apply
-Following Directions
-Actively Listening
-Being Cooperative
-Being Respectful
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-Using positive words/body language
-Keeping hands/feet/objects to self
-On time
-Other :________________________
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Briefly describe in your own words what happened:
__________________________________________________________________________
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My behavior was a problem because…
__________________________________________________________________________
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My GAME PLAN so that I do not find myself in this situation again is…
__________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________
(Student Signature)
______________________________
(Teacher Signature)
RED ZONE THINK SHEET
Name:__________________________
Date:___________________
I was not showing Titan Pride because I was not: (Check ALL that apply
-Following Directions
-Actively Listening
-Being Cooperative
-Being Respectful
_____
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-Using positive words/body language
-Keeping hands/feet/objects to self
-On time
-Other :________________________
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Briefly describe in your own words what happened:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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My behavior was a problem because…
__________________________________________________________________________
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My GAME PLAN so that I do not find myself in this situation again is…
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________
(Student Signature)
______________________________
(Teacher Signature)