One of the foremost advances in school wide discipline is the emphasis on school-wide systems of support that are positive, proactive, and include strategies for teaching appropriate behaviors. The goal of this approach is to create a positive school environment where students are taught explicit positive behaviors. Contemplate for a moment what do the world's best managers do differently? They create environments where employees:
1. Know what is expected
2. Have the materials and equipment to do the job correctly
3. Receive recognition each week for good work
4. Have a supervisor who cares, and pays attention
5. Receive encouragement to contribute and improve
6. Can identify a person at work who is a “best friend.”
7. Feel the mission of the organization makes them feel like their jobs are important
8. See the people around them committed to doing a good job
9. Feel like they are learning new things (getting better)
10. Have the opportunity to do their job well
Through positive behavior management we aim to create a clear and focused environment at Kreeger Elementary that mimics the environment described above. Teachers reinforce positive behaviors for students by demonstrating these behavior expectations, and are also proactively teaching these behaviors and what they look like in different areas around campus including the cafeteria, hallway, bathroom, gym, and playground. Our Three R's are:
Respectful
Responsible
Ready!
In time, your child should be able to recite these expectations to you as well. If someone asks, "What are the three R's?", they should be able to respond immediately.
Home-School Connection
This approach can easily be implemented in your home as well. You can decide on behavior expectations that you would like your son/daughter to improve and begin teaching those expectations in each area of your home. For example, what does respect look like at the dinner table, in the car, or at bed time? While your son/daughter is learning these specific behaviors, reward them with a meaningful reinforcement. Keeping a positive environment at home can also help change unwanted behaviors. At Kreeger Elementary we will attempt to adhere to a 5:1 positive/correction ratio. For every one correction we give our students, they receive five positive interactions. Research has proven that positive interaction can help decrease undesirable behavior.
At Kreeger, we believe strongly in the role of behavior in the learning environment, and this can easily be integrated into your home as well. For more information on behavior management please contact Kreeger Elementary, or submit your question by using the contact page on this website.
Thank You!
1. Know what is expected
2. Have the materials and equipment to do the job correctly
3. Receive recognition each week for good work
4. Have a supervisor who cares, and pays attention
5. Receive encouragement to contribute and improve
6. Can identify a person at work who is a “best friend.”
7. Feel the mission of the organization makes them feel like their jobs are important
8. See the people around them committed to doing a good job
9. Feel like they are learning new things (getting better)
10. Have the opportunity to do their job well
Through positive behavior management we aim to create a clear and focused environment at Kreeger Elementary that mimics the environment described above. Teachers reinforce positive behaviors for students by demonstrating these behavior expectations, and are also proactively teaching these behaviors and what they look like in different areas around campus including the cafeteria, hallway, bathroom, gym, and playground. Our Three R's are:
Respectful
Responsible
Ready!
In time, your child should be able to recite these expectations to you as well. If someone asks, "What are the three R's?", they should be able to respond immediately.
Home-School Connection
This approach can easily be implemented in your home as well. You can decide on behavior expectations that you would like your son/daughter to improve and begin teaching those expectations in each area of your home. For example, what does respect look like at the dinner table, in the car, or at bed time? While your son/daughter is learning these specific behaviors, reward them with a meaningful reinforcement. Keeping a positive environment at home can also help change unwanted behaviors. At Kreeger Elementary we will attempt to adhere to a 5:1 positive/correction ratio. For every one correction we give our students, they receive five positive interactions. Research has proven that positive interaction can help decrease undesirable behavior.
At Kreeger, we believe strongly in the role of behavior in the learning environment, and this can easily be integrated into your home as well. For more information on behavior management please contact Kreeger Elementary, or submit your question by using the contact page on this website.
Thank You!
- Drawing Winners -
* Winners receive a certificate, choice off of the student choice menu,
recognition over announcements, and a snack!
* Winners receive a certificate, choice off of the student choice menu,
recognition over announcements, and a snack!
