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Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is part of the Oregon School District's Multi-Level Systems of Support Model that addresses academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and mental health wellness needs of students.

RCI utilizes Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), which is a framework for creating clear behavioral expectations. By creating clear expectations for a positive learning environment, we can diminish problem behaviors and encourage the positive climate that supports student success. Each school in the Oregon School District utilizes a PBIS framework. This will lead to consistent behavioral expectations as the students move from grade to grade and school to school in the district.

We believe that we cannot expect what we do not teach. Therefore, we spend time teaching our learners about the behavioral expectations at RCI and we revisit these expectations throughout the year. We have our expectations posted throughout the school but we summarize the expectations in the use of the word ROAR: Respect Self and Others, Act Safely and Responsibly.

As we discuss what this ROAR looks like, we emphasize points such as:

  • Use kind words and actions
  • Be respectful and follow the directions of adults in the building
  • Have a “Can Do” attitude HFO (hands, feet, and objects to yourself)
  • Tell an adult about dangerous situations
  • Please walk, don’t run
  • Be on time
  • Keep your surroundings clean
  • Know and follow RCI expectations
  • Be an RCI Panther!

You will find our ROAR acronym throughout RCI:  Respect Self and Others, Act Safely and Responsibly

Everywhere
Respect Self & Others
  • Use kind words and actions
  • Follow the directions of all adults in the school
  • Have a "Can Do" attitude
Act Safely and
  • HFO (hands, feet & objects to self)
  • Tell an adult about any dangerous situations
  • Walk
Responsibly
  • Be on time
  • Keep your surroundings clean
  • Know & follow RCI expectations
  • Be a RCI Panther
  Respect Self & Others Act Safely & Responsibly
Playground
  • Invite others to play
  • Play fair
  • Use kind words and actions
  • Play safely
  • Dress for the weather
  • Use equipment appropriately
  • Be a problem solver
  • Treat equipment & others with care
  • Pick up trash
  • Go directly to your assigned activity
Bathroom
  • Give others privacy
  • Inside voice
  • Wash your hands
  • Hands, feet, & objects to self (HFO)
  • No staying or playing
  • Flush
  • Keep it clean
Hallway
  • Inside voice
  • Use kinds words & actions
  • Follow the directions of all adults in the school
  • Walk
  • HFO
  • Keep it clean
  • Lock your locker
  • No staying or playing
  • Have a pass
Classroom
  • Use kind words and actions
  • Respect all adults in the school
  • Have a “Can Do” attitude
  • HFO
  • Use materials, furniture & equipment appropriately
  • Be on time & prepared; be an engaged learner
  • In your seat with necessary materials
  • Keep it clean
  • Use time appropriately
Cafeteria
  • Inside voice
  • Use kind words
  • Follow the directions of all adults in the school
  • Eat your own food
  • HFO
  • Wait your turn
  • Remain seated until you are dismissed
  • Clean up
  • Push in your chair
Bus
  • Give others personal space
  • Use kind words & actions on the bus & in line
  • Follow the directions of all adults
  • Walk to your designated area when dismissed
  • HFO
  • Stay in your bus seat
  • Stay in line
  • Keep your bus & bus area clean
Everywhere
  • Use kind words and actions
  • Follow the directions of all adults in the school
  • Have a “Can Do” attitude
  • HFO
  • Tell an adult about any dangerous situations
  • Walk
  • Be on time
  • Keep your surrounding clean
  • Know & follow RCI expectations
  • Be an RCI Panther
Digital Community
  • Use appropriate language
  • Think before you click
  • Follow directions of adults
  • Logoff, close, carry, return & charge
  • Stay on task
  • Talk or chat safely when online
  • Tell an adult about problems or concerns
  • Safe & strong passwords
  • Think before you click
  • Keep personal information to yourself
  • Tell an adult when you are uncomfortable