PBIS & PAWS EXPECTATIONS

Willow is proud to be a PBIS school! PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) is a framework that guides best practices for academic and behavior outcomes for students. Expectations for student behavior are clear. Willow has FOUR school-wide expectations called “PAWS”: Practice safety, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard and Show Respect. Students follow the expectations that are outlined in our Willow WISE “PAWS” Matrix. We also encourage students to be Willow “WISE” – “We’re Inspired to Succeed Every day!” Students learn skills such as conflict resolution through class discussions/lessons, Peacebuilders curriculum/pledge, services provided by the Mental Health Professional, and assemblies and discipline review meetings with the principal.

Willow Elementary "PAWS" Expectation Matrix

	Practice Safety	Accept Responsibility	Work Hard	Show Respect
CLASSROOM	Keep hand, feet & objects to self Walk at all times Keep all toys, electronics and unsafe items at home Use technology and other materials appropriately	Listen and follow teacher's directions the first time given Keep desk and materials clean and organized Come to school everyday and ON TIME	Do your classwork and homework Be prepared and ready to learn Try your best at all times - have a growth mindset Show SLANT and be an AVID Scholar	Speak and respond kindly to everyone Use quiet voices Allow other to learn
PLAYGROUND	Keeps hands, feet and objets to self Stay in supervised areas Walk to the blacktop Use equipment porperly Wash your hands frequently	Listen and follow adult's directions the first time given Return equipment to where they belong Pick up all personal belongings	Try your best at all times Be fair and follow game rules	Speak and respond kindly to everyone Include others Take turns
HALLWAYS & LINES	Keeps hands, feet and objets to self Walk at all times and stay to the right Give everyone their personal space	Listen and follow adult's directions the first time given Stand in assigned spot, patiently and quietly Keep the school clean and pick up trash	Look and focus forward Go directly to your destination; return quietly	Speak and respond kindly to everyone Walk quietly so others can learn Keep hands out of others' backpacks and belongings
RESTROOMS	Keeps hands, feet and objects to self Use, flush and wash hands Keep floors dry and clean Keep your distance	Throw away trash in the trash cans Value school property Use paper towel by turning 6 cranks only	Enter and leave in a timely manner Return to your destination quickly	Value others' privacy Walk and speak quietly so others can learn
LUNCH LINES AND TABLES	Keep hands, feet and objects to self Walk in a single file, and stay to the right Eat your OWN food WASH HANDS AFTER EATING	Listen and follow adults' direction the first time given Take the necessary food components; take what you touch Clean lunch area and throw away trash	Line up in ABC order Look and focus forward Eat your food ONLY at the tables or assigned area	Speak and respond kindly to everyone Give everyone their personal space Walk and speak quietly so others can learn