Positive Effective Behaviour Support
(Source: HRSB, Reposted verbatim)
Positive Effective Behavior Support (PEBS) is a province-wide initiative mandated by the Department of Education. It is developed within the guidelines of the School Code of Conduct. The principles and beliefs which are the base for the school’s Code of Conduct PEBS System are as follows:
- All students have the right to learn and interact in a safe, secure and healthy environment.
- Student learning is maximized in a positive, safe and caring school environment where all members of the school community demonstrate standards of behavior consistent with the principles of respect, responsibility and right choices.
- A proactive, positive and preventative approach is the most effective method of achieving a school climate that is conducive to both teaching and learning. This can be achieved by both teaching and allowing students the opportunity to practice expected positive behaviors and by acknowledging individual successes through school-wide incentive programs and rewards (“caught ya” doing good prizes, academic and citizenship awards and “Wall of Honour”).
The aim of this program is to enable students to experience academic success and increased self-esteem in a positive and safe learning environment. Further, it is felt that the implementation of this program will foster an increase in instructional time and a decrease in the need for disciplinary actions and suspensions.
The school’s PEBS team developed the attached matrix outlining the positive behavioural expectations for our school. This matrix is currently a draft copy. Students spent the first three school days being taught and were provided with, opportunities to practice the expectations. As the matrix is implemented throughout the school year, it will be modified and revised to further reflect the needs at the school. We welcome comments and suggestions from parents. Also found on our school web-site is a more detailed draft form of the school's Code of Conduct including our consequence guide as well as links to the Department of Education and Halifax Regional School Board Codes of Conduct.
Positive Effective Behaviour Supports (PEBS)
Code of Conduct Matrix
PEBS MATRIX
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Respect for Self |
Respect for Others |
Respect for Environment |
Respect for Learning |
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All Settings |
Dress speak and act appropriately Be proud of RMS Be responsible for your own behaviour |
Keep hands and feet to self Be an active listener Appreciate diverse needs and backgrounds Respect personal space and property of others |
Be prepared Be respectful of efforts and contributions of others |
Use trash and recycling bins Respect school property Return all borrowed items to point of origin |
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Classroom |
Be on time Participate to the best of your ability |
Respect speaker Use appropriate voice/language |
Bring necessary materials Be on time Respect others’ learning Complete assigned work |
Sit in assigned seats Eat food elsewhere, drink water only Respect school furniture |
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Hallway/ Stairwells |
Move directly to next destination |
Keep hands and feet to self |
Be considerate of ongoing classes/ meetings |
Use hall passes during class time Keep area clean and clear for safe passage |
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Computer Lab |
Protect personal password Avoid plagiarism Use assigned PC |
Respect workspace of others |
Only use educational websites/ technology as directed by teacher |
Eat food elsewhere Leave equipment as you found it Report defective equipment |
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Gym |
Participate to the best of your ability Wear proper gym clothes, remove headgear and take care of personal hygiene |
Respect abilities of others Promote fair play/ sportsmanship Be positive and encourage others |
Dress appropriately Participate to the best of your ability |
Eat food elsewhere, drink water only Respect locker rooms Use equipment responsibly and safely |
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Assemblies |
Enter/Exit quietly in an orderly fashion with your teacher Remove headgear |
Be attentive to presenter(s) |
Focus on the message Ask appropriate questions Respect the presenter |
Eat or drink elsewhere Sit in assigned area |
General Classroom Expectations
Core French Specific Goals
To have fun and have a good attitute while learning French!
To realistically improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
To become better familiar with French customs and culture.
To better understand the global reach of the language, its culture and its connection to multiculturalism in Canada and abroad.
To establish and demonstrate a positive toward French language, history and culture.