PBIS

At TSIS, we attempt to create the best climate possible for students to learn and achieve. As a result, our behavioral expectations for students are high. We employ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices to identify processes and practices that support positive behavior.

This includes the following:

A common school-wide purpose and approach to discipline
A small number of positively stated expectations for all students
Procedures for teaching and re-teaching expectations
A continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior (model and practice)
Recognition and positive reinforcement for students who follow the school-wide expectations
Ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness

R.O.A.R.S.

What does the R.O.A.R.S. motto stand for?

ROARS stands for Respect, On Task, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Safety.
These five words stand for Talbott’s behavioral expectations of all students.

What is the R.O.A.R.S. Rule Matrix?

The ROARS rule matrix outlines how students demonstrate respect, being on task, acceptance, responsibility, and safety in our school. The matrix outlines specific behavior in Talbott’s classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, and playground.

	Respect	On Task	Acceptance	Responsibility	Safety
Classroom/ Discovery	follow directions raise your hand use appropriate tone and language	be on time and prepared work on given task be an active listener	be kind to others cooperate with others be open to others’ ideas	participate and do your best complete your work	follow rules and procedures keep your hands and feet to yourself
Hallway	respect space of others be mindful of learning in nearby classrooms voices off	walk to and from your destination	remain in line and keep your space	walk to and from your destination	remain in a single file line walk on the right side of the hallway keep hands and feet to yourself
Cafeteria	say please and thank you wait your turn inside voice levels	focus on eating	use kind words regarding others’ lunch choices use good manners	remain in your seat raise your hand for help clean up around you; throw away trash	remain in your seat walk in line report any spills
Restrooms	respect privacy of others keep hands and feet to yourself	take care of business promptly return back to class	wait your turn	flush the toilet wash and dry your hands throw away trash	keep the restroom clean keep water in the sink keep hands and feet to yourself
Playground	follow adult guidance treat people how you want to be treated	line up when prompted by adult	take turns allow everyone to play	use equipment properly return all equipment	use equipment properly report unsafe situations to an adult on the playground