PBIS at Hopkins

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach used across different contexts such as schools, workplaces, and communities. Its primary goal is to encourage positive behavior and create supportive surroundings. PBIS involves several key components, including defining clear behavioral expectations, teaching essential behavioral skills, implementing acknowledgment systems, using behavioral contracts, adapting the environment, conducting functional behavioral assessments, and integrating social-emotional learning programs. Organizations employ these strategies to cultivate a positive environment and enhance overall well-being.

Hopkins

Matrix of Common Area Expectations

Three Expectations­ Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Ready

 

Expectation	Hallways	Playground	Bathroom	Lunchroom
Be Respectful	Quiet Lockers Level Zero Voice While Traveling Respect Learning Groups	Use Kind Words and Actions Include Others	Level Zero Voice Wait Your Turn Respect Other's Privacy	Voice Level is at 0, 1 or 2 Eat Your Own Food Use Good Table Manners
Be Responsible	Walk on the Right Side Keep It Clean Walk There and Back	Use a Pass to Go Inside Use Equipment Appropriately Keep It Clean	2 Soap Pumps and 2 Towel Pulls Wash and Dry Hands Well Keep It Clean	Two Hands on Lunch Tray Eyes Forward When Carrying Tray Clean Up Your Space
Be Ready	Eyes Forward	Line Up Quickly When the Whistle Blows	Return to Class Immediately	Know Your Choices Raise Your Hand to Be Dismissed

 

In all areas, always use walking feet and keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.