RAMS PBS
Current forms & info:
Student_Behavior_Intervention_Process.pdf (25 KB) 
SWIS_definitions_BEATTIE.pdf (40 KB)
Beattie_Referral_Form.pdf
RESPECT_TEACHING_MATRIX__1.pdf
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As you know, Beattie school uses the Positive Behavior Intervention System, PBIS. Spring of 2007 we introduced our school’s acronym, RAMS. These letters represent Respect Always Means Success. As a staff, we created a “teaching matrix” to guide our work with the children in teaching and reinforcing what exactly respect looks like in and around school. As you’ll see, these are grouped in four categories: Respect for self, others, learning, and our environment (essentially, our surroundings). In our grade level units, teachers are having conversations with their students about specific, age-appropriate examples of these expectations.
In August of 2007 we asked you to remind your son/daughter of these four expectations regarding arrivals and dismissals from school:
- Respect for self can be shown by being on time to school and leaving promptly
- Respect for others can be shown letting others go where they need to go
- Respect for learning can be shown by having homework and materials prepared
- Respect for the environment can be shown by having supplies organized
In September we focused on examples of specific ways we teach behavior expectations for our second area of focus for respect, the classroom:
- Respect for self is shown by students focusing on giving their best effort
- Respect for others can be shown by staying on task
- Respect for learning can be shown by taking academic risks and allowing others to do so as well
- Respect for the environment can be shown by keeping the work area clean and by being careful with supplies and materials
In October our third focus area for showing respect at school was the playground. Our school-wide approach for demonstrating respect is as follows:
- SELF: follow the safety rules
- OTHERS: take turns and share
- LEARNING: have fun while allowing everyone to play
- ENVIRONMENT: be responsible for taking care of equipment
In November we emphasized what our teaching matrix indicates are ways for kids to be respectful regarding the bathrooms at school.
- SELF – Wash hands and be clean
- OTHERS – Respect others’ privacy
- LEARNING – Return to class quickly and use quiet voices
- ENVIRONMENT - Conserve supplies and throw trash away
In January we started distributing RAMS or blue notes. Students earn one of these notes by getting "caught" showing behavior that exemplifies the respect our our PBS RAMS matrix. RAMS notes are collected for unit drawings and school wide drawings (students get to eat with the principal and invite a friend).
In February our efforts with Positive Behavior Support continued to be…positive! . The fifth category of the matrix that has specific desired behaviors outlined is in our transitions. Staff members have worked with children in being organized with materials and in being prompt as we move from one class setting to another. We also have taught expectations about respectful behavior in the hallways when transitioning, primarily in moving quietly. Closely related to that are the expected behaviors for when students are by the coat racks. We continue to stress the importance of being respectful of others’ property. Recognizing the positive behaviors the children show by distributing RAMS notes reinforces their good work, and the kids like the recognition.
During a collaboration day in 2008, we worked on our next step in PBS, a school-wide discipline referral sheet and the processes to implement that. We also had an opportunity in the afternoon to host grade level teachers here from other elementaries in our feeder system for teachers to share best practices in instruction and assessment.
Fall 2009 we added behavior pyramids with student photos to our PBS program. These are placed on the lunchroom tables and are used as a reminder of positive lunchroom behavior.
We continue to refine and improve our PBS system through data analysis, team and building discussions, and training opportunities. Watch for the latest information in our newsletters and on our web page
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