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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Purpose PBIS at Hope Academy is a proactive, school‑wide framework designed to create a positive, predictable, and inclusive learning environment where all students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Our approach focuses on teaching expected behaviors, reinforcing positive choices, and building strong relationships that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

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Core Principles of PBIS at Hope Academy 

Teach, model, and practice expectations 

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Students are explicitly taught what “Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible” looks like in all school settings. 

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Positive reinforcement through ClassDojo 

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Hope Academy uses ClassDojo as our school‑wide PBIS reinforcement platform. Staff award points for positive behaviors, effort, kindness, and responsible choices. Families receive real‑time updates, strengthening home–school partnership and transparency. ClassDojo ensures that families and the school are speaking the same language about behavior, expectations, and growth, creating consistency and clarity for students across home and school environments. 

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Consistent routines and expectations 

​Predictable procedures help students understand what to do, reduce anxiety, and support smooth transitions. 

 

Data‑informed decision‑making 

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Behavior data—including ClassDojo trends—is reviewed regularly to identify patterns, guide interventions, and ensure timely support. 

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Inclusive and supportive practices

 

PBIS aligns with Hope Academy’s commitment to belonging, neurodiversity, and equitable access to behavioral and academic support.

How PBIS Supports Students 

PBIS helps students develop functional, appropriate skills by: 

  • Learning expectations through direct instruction 

  • Seeing behaviors modeled by staff 

  • Practicing skills in real settings 

  • Receiving feedback and reinforcement through ClassDojo 

  • Building confidence through positive interactions 

  • Developing self‑management and social‑emotional skills 

How PBIS Supports Staff 

PBIS provides staff with: 

  • Clear expectations and shared language 

  • A unified reinforcement system (ClassDojo) used consistently across the school 

  • Tools for acknowledging positive behavior 

  • Structures for responding to challenges calmly and effectively 

  • A predictable framework that strengthens school culture 

Examples of PBIS in Action at Hope Academy 

  • Teaching expectations at the start of the year and revisiting them regularly 

  • Awarding ClassDojo points for positive behavior, effort, and kindness 

  • Using behavior‑specific praise (“Thank you for walking safely in the hallway”) 

  • Visual schedules, posted expectations, and calm‑down tools 

  • Check‑In/Check‑Out for students needing additional connection and structure 

  • Restorative conversations that build understanding and repair relationships

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