Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Courtney Jaynes-Behavior Intervention Specialist

Cimarron’s 
Cheetah P.R.I.D.E
Cimarron Elementary has an exciting program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). It is a proactive approach to school-wide discipline. This program is meant to reinforce positive behaviors of students on campus “Showing Cheetah P.R.I.D.E.”  P.R.I.D.E. is the acronym for the campus wide behavior expectation. It stands for P, Purpose; R, Respect; I, Integrity; D, Dependable, and E, Effort. The staff at Cimarron are always encouraging our students to display these behavior every day and in every area at school.

The students have been and will continue to earn Cheetah bucks, when a staff member catches him or her exhibiting the Cheetah P.R.I.D.E throughout the school day. This could happen in the classroom, halls, cafeteria, playground, or any other area on the school grounds. The students then may use their Cheetah bucks to purchase special items and privileges from their teachers or the Cheetah store. Below is an example classroom menu from 5th grade. When students earn a Cheetah buck, they are being told specifically what positive characteristic they are exhibiting!  


We have a Behavior Matrix for what is expected in all areas of the building to helpthe student know what P.R.I.D.E. looks like.  The students went on a tour at the beginning of the year to practice these behaviors and received a passport for their commitment to their success!
                                 

PBIS involves the entire staff, all students, and the school community.  It is the interaction of all these variables that make it a success.  I hope this blog gives you a quick glimpse into the PBIS program that will continue to help our students become positive contributors to our school! Should you have any questions, please contact our PBIS Coordinator/Behavior Interventionist for our campus, Courtney Jaynes or your student’s teacher. Mrs. Jaynes works with individual staff and students as well, to create plans for growth and success!

More information and resources on the PBIS Website:
PBIS Contact



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