PBIS

The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program is a research-based effective method of increasing appropriate behaviors within a school setting by providing routines and consistent school-wide language specific to acceptable behaviors, acknowledging students for consistent positive behavior, and acknowledging staff members for rewarding student efforts. Expectations at HHS are reinforced daily and apply inside and outside the school building.

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Rewards and Incentives

Students are acknowledged for their behaviors exhibited in accordance with the Cat F.I.V.E. matrix. When a student is found behaving in a manner consistent with the school-wide expectations, rewards may come in any one of the following forms:

LiveSchool Points: HHS staff provide points online to students who exhibit Cat F.I.V.E. traits. Students can redeem their points at the school store for prizes like gift cards, school spirit wear, and tickets to school athletic and social events.

Students of the Month: Each month a character trait from the matrix is highlighted. The top five students who earned the most points for that trait receive a prize.

Positive Referrals: HHS staff select students who they feel deserve extra recognition for their display of Cat F.I.V.E. traits and refer these students to their grade-level administrator for a brief conference, phone call home, and/or positive note sent home.

Interventions

The PBIS team meets monthly to evaluate program performance based on discipline data, student responsiveness, and overall school climate. Using current data, the team analyzes and addresses ongoing student needs by offering interventions based on the PBIS triangle outlining three tiers of prevention.

Ways you can support!

The PBIS team needs donations to sustain this important program. Donations of small denomination gift cards and cash amounts are greatly appreciated and will go a long way to help us continue to nurture these positive characteristics in our students.

Donations can be sent through the following ways:

Cash or Gift Cards (in an envelope labeled HHS PBIS − Attn: Abbe Gray)
Check (made out to HHS)
Amazon Wishlist

Thank you for your time and support. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Abbe Gray at GrayA@calvertnet.k12.md.us or 443-550-8804.