Singing Hills Elementary School participates in the Positive Behavioral Supports initiative sponsored by CDE and ESD. The purpose of the Colorado School-wide Positive Behavioral & Intervention Support initiative is to establish and maintain effective school environments that maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence of all learners in Colorado.

Major Components of School-wide PBIS

• common approach to discipline,
• positively stated expectations for all students and staff,
• procedures for teaching these expectations to students,
• students are recognized for displaying positive behaviors.

At Singing Hills Elementary School, our students display:

“PAWS”

• P-Positive Attitude,
• A-Act Responsibly,
• W-Willing to learn,
• S-Safe Choices

School-wide Behavior Management System:
The following system will be used by all staff members throughout the school day. Specials teachers will communicate the need for a student to move his/her name based on his/her performance in Specials class.
Green– All students will begin the day in this safe zone.
Yellow– Student moves his/her name to the warning zone.
Red– Student goes to the “take a break” desk and completes a SHE plan (if requested). The SHE plan is sent home, signed by parents and returned to school. The teacher will contact parents via phone or email.
Blue– Student is recognized for outstanding behavior! A positive note or contact is sent home.

Throughout the school year, students will be recognized for displaying positive behaviors via several different methods (Pawsports, Princi-Paw Awards, etc.).

School-wide Behavior Management System:
The following guidelines are designed to promote consistent management plans across all classrooms, grades, specials classes, cafeteria, and playground. A reward system school-wide and in individual classrooms helps promote positive behavior choices in all learning environments.

• Each classroom will have behavior expectations posted.
• Consequences for rule violation are also posted.
• A “take a break” desk is located in each classroom. When assigned, students need to complete a SHE plan and review it with the teacher. A copy of the plan will be sent home with the student to be signed by parents.

INITIAL STEPS
When discipline issues of a moderate or low level first arise in the school environment, students will be warned and the teacher will speak with the student individually. If there is a reoccurrence, a SHE plan will be written and parents will be notified.

SHE PLAN
This is an agreement between the teacher, student, and parent regarding behavior issues that disrupt the classroom learning environment. SHE plans with parent signature are to be returned to teachers by the students. A copy is kept by parents and teachers keep a record of SHE plans as well.

OFFICE REFERRALS
Teachers will refer students to administration and complete a “Student Referral” form in the following circumstances:
▪ SHE plan violations-a student accrues repeated SHE plans (3 or more);
▪ serious violations of school rules, those which threaten the safety and welfare of students and staff, or which cause significant disruption to the school environment.

LADDER OF CONSEQUENCES
Consequences for office referrals range from warnings and parent contacts to suspension or expulsion. Each case will be dealt with on a case-by-case, individual basis. Considerations include previous history, seriousness of offense, District Policy, etc. Always keep in mind our purpose for discipline, i.e., to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff; to ensure a conducive learning environment; and to change the behaviors of students. These three factors are always considered by administration when determining consequences.