PBIS is an approach we use to establish the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. PBIS applies a three-tiered system of support and a problem-solving process to enhance the capacity of Arbor to effectively educate all students. 

PBIS has been shown to be effective in:

• Reducing discipline problems

• Improving overall academic outcomes

• Reducing bullying behavior

• Improving social/emotional competence.

The three behavior expectations at Arbor are:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Ready to Learn

These expectations are taught to all students throughout the school year. There are rules and procedures for all areas of the building. Many of them can be found on the Arbor behavior matrix below.

Students are rewarded for following the behavior expectations in the following ways:

1. Positive phone calls home

2. Referral-free events

3. Shooting Star Awards

4. All Star Awards

5. Classroom treats and parties

Teachers utilize proactive strategies in order to minimize the number of behavior errors. These strategies include reviewing behavior expectations, establishing classroom routines and procedures, pre-correcting students before infractions occur and establishing positive relationships with students.

When behavior infractions do occur, teachers are encouraged to use a continuum of consequences, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Restorative conversations

• Non-verbal cues

• Loss of privilege

• Parent contact

• Written apology

• Minor Incident Referral

The Behavior Management Flowchart below provides more information on the process and procedures for handling behavior errors at Arbor Elementary.

The following school-wide events have been planned to reward students for positive behavior:

• First Quarter - Minute to Win It Games

• Second Quarter - Splat the Staff

• Third Quarter - March Madness Activities

• Fourth Quarter - Glow Dance

Parents are welcome and encouraged to assist with PBIS implementation at Arbor. Some ways parents can get involved are:

• Serve as a representative on the PBIS team

• Assist with events

• Discuss school-wide expectations with your student at home

• Assist with developing community partnerships.

Despite our best efforts, students sometimes engage in negative behavior. If your student has received one or more office discipline referrals, and you are concerned about his/her behavior, please contact one of the staff members listed below. They are eager to help and are equipped to provide the necessary support for your student to be successful.

Assistant Principal

Family Liaison

School Psychologist

LPN

Mental Health Therapist/Community Partner

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding PBIS at Arbor, please contact:

Lawanda Johnson, Principal
ljohnson@euclidschools.org
216-797-6201

Hendrik Wolfert, District PBIS Coordinator
216-261-2900 ext. 6952
hwolfert@euclidschools.org

Bronze and Silver for PBIS implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2

TFI Tier 1 Scores:

• 2017 - 93%

• 2018 - 100%

• 2019 - 93%

• 2020 - 100%

• 2022 - 87%

• 2023 - 97%

TFI Tier II Scores:

• 2018 - 81%

• 2019 - 92%

• 2020 - 92%

• 2021 - 77%

• 2022 - 77%

• 2023 - 96%