PBS+Overview

__Overarching PBS Goal__: ~ To promote a positive learning atmosphere where staff, students, and parents work together to develop a community of respect and integrity in academic and social settings. Our Positive Behavior Support system supports our school mission. __ Penn Beach School Mission __ :  ~ The Mission of Penn Beach School is to improve student achievement and responsibility through the building of self-esteem. Through a variety of instructional techniques, we will utilize each student's individual learning styles and strengths. Penn Beach will develop a collaborative partnership with parents through practical strategies that promote individual and group success without lowering high expectations. __ Specific Outcomes of PBS __:  ~ Enhance student accountability  ~ Build unity and spirit in education ~ Improve school climate ~ Reduce chronic behavior issues ~ Provide students and staff with motivation and self-esteem ~ Shift to corrective rather than punitive consequences ~ Increase instructional time and student time on-task ~ Increase student achievement and success

__History – Start to Present__: ~ During the 2010-2011 school year, a Penn Beach Positive Behavior Support System committee was formed. The committee met throughout the 2010-2011 school year to generate ideas and prepare for the implementation of our Positive Behavior Support system. PBS at Penn Beach officially started marking period one of the 2011-2012 school year.