School Wide Behavior Management System

School Wide Behavior Management System

By Olivia Artusa DeKatch

I strongly believe that every school must have a school wide behavior management system in place. I support this statement for many reasons. I have been a part of schools with and without school wide behavior systems in place and I have noticed big differences. I have also seen schools with very unique systems.

I have been a part of a PBIS school. This was amazing and I wish more schools could be considered PBIS schools. PBIS helps to support the students with behavior interventions and rewards. It also helps teachers and leaders build a strong school community.

I have visited a school with the hero system in place. This is a cloud based behavior management system. This is ideal for middle and high school with the students switching classes.  Again, this kind of system creates consistency and routine with students.

I have also seen schools with school wide behavior plans on a smaller scale. “The 7 Habits” is a great way to build school unity through behavior expectations and goals. I have also seen schools with “7 Mindsets.” These schools follow seven guidelines to their everyday actions and students can be rewarded for positive behavior through a common incentive. I have also seen schools administer small tickets or compliment tickets for an entire class.

Overall, I feel there are so many advantages of having a school wide behavior management system. This plan creates consistency across the school, open communication, and promotes the wellbeing of the students. When all teachers in all grade levels are following the same procedures and aligning with the same goals, students and leaders both benefit. Students are very much aware of school wide expectations with school wide systems and can better work up to their full potential.

When I am a leader, I hope to implement a school wide behavior plan that best fits the needs of my students.