Discipline Policy
At McKibben, we follow the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social-emotional competence, academic success, and school climate.
At McKibben, we believe all our students can achieve, and we will help them reach their fullest potential by supporting them not only academically but also socio-emotionally. This starts with teaching our behavior expectations.
At McKibben, we have four school-wide expectations. They are:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
- Be a Learner
We teach our students what it means to follow these expectations in all spaces at school, including the classroom, the playground, the lunch room, the office, and even the bathroom. When students know what is expected of them and the expectations have been taught and practiced they can be more independent and successful in school.
Reinforcement
When students are following behavior expectations. Students will receive positive reinforcement through praise, rewards, and awards. Some of the rewards include tickets to buy fun items in our Paws store. Other incentives include monthly award receptions in which teachers award “Student of the Month, Special Recognition, and Citizenship Awards” for students who are exemplary and who have made a special effort to improve. Students may also be rewarded with a Cub Nomination if they are “caught” doing something helpful for others and will be recognized for that action. We also believe that open communication and partnership with families are crucial in reinforcing positive behavior. You may receive a note, message on Parentsquare, or phone call regarding positive behavior.
Consequences
All teachers and staff address when students do not follow our behavior expectations. This helps students learn the appropriate behavior at school. Teachers take action based on the classroom discipline plan. We follow a logical consequences model that provides students time to reflect and focuses on restorative justice practices. We have three logical consequences at McKibben: 1) You break it, you fix it 2) lose a privilege, and 3) Take a break. Part of teaching behavior will also be open communication with our families. You may receive a note, message on ParentSquare, or phone call regarding behavior. The child will be referred to the principal if the offense is serious.
