Washington GT Magnet Elementary School

School-Wide Expectations

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Washington Elementary uses Positive Behavior Support (PBS) as an approach for establishing a culture and individualized behavioral supports needed for our school to be an effective learning environment for all students.

We are in the second year of a three year PBS implementation process. We are currently developing universal strategies, such as our STAR Expectations, to clearly define and teach our students what is expected in all areas of their school experience. Throughout the implementation process you can expect to see more clearly defined expectations for each area of the school, as well as a school-wide reinforcement system.

Guiding Principles

All students are valuable and deserve respect.
Punishment is often ineffective at changing behavior. Teaching a new behavior changes behavior.
Positive relationships between students and adults are key student success.

Data is used to make decisions, answer questions, and evaluate goals.

Click on this poster to visit a student webpage about STAR Behavior.

Our STAR Expectations...

Create a universal language,
Increase consistency across settings,
Help teachers and administrators problem solve with students and
Change the climate by focusing on what to do instead of what not to do.

Hallway Expectations

STAR Behavior Homepage

How Stella Got Her Name

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Washington GT Magnet Elementary School
Phone: (919) 856-7960 / Fax: (919) 856-7985