What is PBIS?

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. The PBIS system is a school-wide approach to behavior support. It has been implemented in over 500 schools nationwide, 100 of which are in Maryland.

Through PBIS, we will work to create & maintain a productive, safe environment in which ALL school community members have clear expectations and understandings of their role in the educational process.  Part of the PBIS process is defining our expectations through our school motto, with which the students will soon become very familiar.  Our motto is:

"Urbana Middle School: SOARing to Excellence"
S = Success
O = Ownership
A = Attitude
R = Respect

Students will be taught the behavioral expectations in both classroom and non-classroom settings. Students can then earn signatures on their achievement sheets for positive behavior on a daily basis. Signatures can be used for weekly/monthly prize drawings, the school store, as well as various opportunities throughout the school year.

Poor behavior and/or work  habits may result in these consequences at UMS:

Review of Expectations
Reflection Sheet #1 (completed in the classroom)
Reflection Sheet #2 (completed in lunch detention)/parent contact
After school detention (1 hour)/ parent contact
Office Referral
*Please be aware that this particular policy of consequences is going to be enforced throughout the school, by all teachers, support staff, & administration.

For more information on PBIS, check out the following websites:
http://www.pbismaryland.org
http://www.pbis.org/main.htm