Dundalk Middle School

Dundalk Middle School

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

(PBIS)

This year, Dundalk Middle was recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as an exemplar PBIS School.

Dundalk Middle School continues to follow our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). What is PBIS? Put simply, it is a proactive and positive approach to school-wide discipline. The program is meant to reinforce the positive behaviors of students as they do what is expected of them as well as reinforce students who need extra support to reach the school wide expectations of being safe, respectful, and responsible.

Your child will earn a positive "Hoot Ticket" when a teacher "catches" him or her exhibiting either safe, responsible, or respectful behavior. This could happen in the classroom, halls, cafeteria, or any other area on the school grounds, including the bus. The students then may use their "Hoot Tickets" to collect a variety of school rewards. Your child can also use saved "Hoot Tickets" to go to a planned activity such as playing basketball at lunch, watching a movie, or going to a dance.

SRR	Hallway	Classroom	Cafeteria	Bathroom	Bus
Safe	Keep to right side Keep hands/feet to self Move quickly to class Use inside voice	Sit properly in my chair Report problems to teacher Speak appropriately to others Keep hands & feet to self	Wait in an orderly line Remain at my table Sit 12 per table Use inside voice	Avoid horseplay Flush & wash hands Report problems & spills to staff	Keep hands & feet and objects to self Follow Driver's directions Stay seated at all times Get on & off bus in safe manner
Respectful	Help others Follow directions of staff Respect artwork/displays	Enter room quietly Raise hands to participate Listen to ideas of others Respect others through kind words	Use good tone to speak Leave property of others alone Speak respectfully to staff	Flush toilet Respect privacy of others Place paper towels in trash can Respect area & report vandalism	Keep hands & feet and objects to self Speak kindly to driver
Responsible	Walk on right side Have a hall pass Keep halls neat Know schedule & where to go	Come to class on time Be prepared with materials Turn in work on time Keep classroom neat Accept consequences	Put trash in trash cans Clean my eating area Request pass to leave Have money & number ready	Wash hands Obtain permission & pass Avoid loitering	Be at bus stop on time Be seated promptly Avoid horseplay at bus stop

For more information see: http://www.PBISMaryland.org/

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