Meherrin showcases new PBIS Room
Published 5:03 am Saturday, March 2, 2019
- At left, front to back, Kellen Johnson, Cody Mulder, and right, front to back, Sage Paiva, Kylie Parker, Briana Haines, Dior Carrington and Jasmine Cobb enjoy their ice cream treats. — Submitted Joronda Baxter
From left, Jada Mason, Kaylin Pope and Levi Butler look through boxes to select their rewards for their points earned by their positive behavior. — Submitted Joronda Baxter
By Joronda Baxter
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Meherrin Elementary showcased their new PBIS room to their students. The purpose of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them. It is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding.
Every student in each grade level earn points throughout the week for their positive behavior. There are five levels for students to work toward. Level 5 is the highest that the students can receive points.
Camden Jarrett, Kristen Holland, Kennedy Bradley — Submitted Joronda Baxter
Teachers are using classroom dojo, which is a system that connects teachers with students and parents to build positive classroom communities. This also helps keep track of their students’ points. The PBIS room includes game systems, board games and many other surprises for our students.
Each week our students are working harder and determined to earn more points!
