At TRES, we are a proud PBIS school, committed to a research-based, data-driven framework that fosters a safe, successful learning environment through consistent expectations. We integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the "Zones of Regulation" curriculum daily to help students understand and manage their emotions. Our school-wide culture is guided by four "TREaSured Traits":
- Respect: Treat others as you want to be treated.
- Responsibility: Take charge of your jobs, words, and actions.
- Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
- Care: Show kindness and help those in need.
“Treasure”: The school’s mascot, Treasure, is a friendly and encouraging retriever. He’s thrilled to visit for special events, activities, and reward opportunities.
Daily Pledge: Over the announcements each day, students recite:
“I am RESPONSIBLE,
I am RESPECTFUL,
I show INTEGRITY,
I CARE.
I am a treasure at Triadelphia Ridge.”
(Sign-language hand gestures accompany)
Teaching Matrix: To help students with making positive TREaSured Trait choices around the building, clearly defined expectations are shared, discussed, and reinforced. For example, how would “Respect” look/sound in the classroom? Hallway? Cafeteria? Bus? At recess?
Positive Acknowledgement/Reinforcement: As often as possible, staff members aim to point out what kids are doing right! Verbal/non-verbal acknowledgements increase the likelihood that a positive behavior will continue, so a visitor to TRES will see/hear a lot of compliments, high fives, handshakes, thumbs-up, pats on the back, hugs, and more. We try to frequently encourage effort, perseverance, and initiative with a goal of 5 positives for every 1 redirection that may be needed.
Treasure Tickets/Prize Cart: Although we aim for all students to be intrinsically motivated, research shows that many children (and adults!) respond well to specific praise paired with a visual/tangible/specific acknowledgment. Treasure Tickets are another way to motivate students (and those around them) to make positive choices. Once earned, students house tickets in a safe location and can choose to trade them in for tangible prizes and/or a privilege on designated days (typically once monthly).
TRESmissions: In an effort to provide a sense of unity, belonging, and connectedness, a school broadcast is offered monthly by the school counselor. Each installment is approx. 20 minutes in length and contains school-wide updates, footage, and character messages. Be sure to ask your child about some of the highlights!
Retriever Awards: In addition to daily acknowledgements, many students are spotted in a more formal manner with school-wide recognition. For weekly Retriever Awards, student names are read over the announcements, a special dog tag necklace is received, and each student who is identified during the month receives a special certificate and an opportunity to join an “extra recess.”
Why PBIS? When adults clearly define, teach, and consistently reinforce behavioral expectations with universal systems of tiered support, we all benefit in terms of increased instruction, safety, and belonging. For more information on our programs or best practices, feel free to reach out to admin or PBIS committee chair, Mrs. Wolf: debra_wolf@hcpss.org