Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

What is PBS?  Positive Behavior Support is an international program supported by the Colorado Department of Education and Douglas County Schools to promote and maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence.  It is a school-wide strategy for helping all students achieve important social and learning goals.  We know that when good behavior and good teaching can come together, our students will excel in their learning.  Sedalia Elementary is proud to be a part of this exciting initiative. 

What does HERO stand for? The acronym HERO represents the following important life-long character traits that your child will carry into all areas of their lives: Honor, Effort, Respect, Optimism.

What are the green slips that my child brings home each Friday?  The green HERO slips are opportunities for the staff at Sedalia to recognize your child for demonstrating the behaviors of a HERO.  All HERO green slips are submitted for weekly classroom drawings.  The children whose names are drawn receive a variety of rewards. 

How can you support PBS at home?

• Ask your child why they were recognized.
• When your child has accumulated a certain number of HERO slips you can celebrate by going bowling, going out for ice cream, playing a board game, having a friend over, extra privileges, etc.
• Discuss the importance and honor of being recognized for demonstrating important citizenship.
• Reinforce the importance of the HERO character traits when they are displayed at home.
• Display the HERO slips where everyone in the family can celebrate them.

For more information please visit www.pbis.org