Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

‘Aikahi’s Comprehensive Student Support System (CSSS) includes the development of positive behavioral supports and interventions that address the behavioral needs of all students. PBS has helped to build the foundation for us to establish and sustain positive, preventive, and proactive teacher and student practices to maximize academic achievement and character development for all students.

• The PBS system encompasses proactive behavioral practices. We have a school wide Behavior Matrix based on the DOE’s General Learner Outcomes (GLOs). The matrix focuses on the 5 R’s: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Relationships, and Resiliency. Positive Behaviors are modeled and taught in and out of the classroom by all teachers and staff. Our Character Education Program focuses on our 5R’s and guidance lessons are done in every classroom on a regular basis.
• Teachers and staff give out “Catch a Wave” tickets to the students and staff who are “caught” using one or more of the 5 R’s. We have monthly PBS assemblies that acknowledge students for “Catching a Wave” and to introduce the new character trait for the next month.
• ‘Aikahi also has a structured morning recess. Students can choose to do quiet games, field games, court games, free play, or they can go to the library. Our goal is to make recess a positive time for all students by offering different activities in which they can participate.