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PBIS
Welcome to Camden Middle School! At Camden Middle, we expect all students, staff, and visitors to be respectful, responsible, and safe at all times. By using the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) approach, we will create a safe and more productive school. Our goal is to create a positive environment where all students can learn. We will achieve this goal by focusing on the core principles of PBIS. We focus on defining, teaching, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and correcting inappropriate behavior. We strive to recognize positive expected behaviors that follow our four school-wide behavior expectations:
P: PRACTICE SAFETY
A: ACT RESPONSIBLY
W: WORK TOWARDS SUCCESS
S: SHOW RESPECT
Camden Middle School implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports through supporting social competence and academic achievement, using data to support decision making, supporting student behavior, and supporting staff behavior.
What is PBIS?
Schools are successful when they help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. For this to happen it is imperative that we have a safe environment that is supportive and conducive for growth. By setting forth clear social and behavioral expectations and directly teaching students about those expectations, it is our goal is to create a positive atmosphere for optimal learning.
Camden County Schools has adopted a state-wide initiative entitled Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This framework is an evidence-based, data-driven framework that has been proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school's sense of safety, improve school climate, and support improved academic outcomes for all students.
The PBIS System has 4 components:
A matrix of behavioral expectations
Presentation of Behavioral Expectations
Lesson Plans to teach students the behavioral expectations
An acknowledgement/reinforcement system
Behavioral Infraction Notice
CMS PBIS Behavior Matrix | Practice Safety | Act Responsibly | Work Towards Success | Show Respect |
Classroom | Place all personal items under your desk and away from the aisle | Complete and turn in all assignments | Continue working on challenging assignments | Follow directions the first time they are given |
Transitions/Hallway | Walk on the right side of the hallway | Pick up any debris and report spills and other problems to staff members | Keep hallways clean and clear | Speak quietly so that only the person next to you can hear you |
Bathrooms | Keep floor, walls, and sinks clean and clear | Do your business and get out | Report any problems to staff members | Give everyone their privacy |
Cafeteria | Walk when returning trays | Keep tables and floor clean and clear | Stay seated | Use appropriate tone and topic of conversation |
Bus Port and Buses | Walk to your bus | Find your bus and get on it | Follow directions given by the driver or staff | Use polite words and appropriate language/tone |
Digital Space/Footprint | Avoid posting personal information on any website | Visit teacher-approved sites only. | Complete and turn in all digitally- assigned tasks; check platforms to ensure completion and submission | Utilize proper etiquette when communicating with others on any digital platform. Refrain from inappropriate comments (Including: Videos and Images) |
PBIS & Parenting
As a parent, you can be part of this formula for school success by using the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategy at home. Parents can work along with teachers to promote positive behaviors in school. Below are a few steps:
• Keep in contact with your child's teacher(s) regarding school life accomplishments.
• Verbally acknowledge your child's school life accomplishments.
• Remind your child that you are proud of them.
• Follow through with promises and rules at home.
It is important that school personnel and families team up to support students academically, behaviorally, socially, physically and emotionally. Let's partner together to develop the whole child!
For more information about PBIS, please visit www.PBIS.org
PBIS & Students
We have a Redeem Day every 9 weeks to reward students for positive behaviors. Positive behaviors include both academic and social aspects. We believe that attendance is an essential component to your child’s academic success. There are other rewards throughout the year that reward students for their attendance.