DeLisle Elementary School
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DeLisle Elementary School
PBIS
Model
Site
2012
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DeLisle Elementary School
• STAR School (2010-2011) Level A School (2011-2012)
• Located on the MS Gulf Coast, DeLisle Elementary is found in the rural area of the city of Pass
Christian.
• DeLisle Elementary School is home to 410 students in grades K-5.
- 79% White
- 17% Black
- 4% Other (Asian, American Indian, Pacific
Islander, Hispanic)
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You are appreciated …
At the beginning of each year, we celebrate each other with an appreciation activity for teachers. This year, to coincide
with our Disney theme, we brought in a local artist to assist the teachers in creating a Mickey Mouse beach scene. The
relaxing Jimmy Buffett music along with the laughs of camaraderie were a great beginning to our new year.
As a bonus, teachers have their portraits displayed in their
classrooms to remind them of this
time of fun and fellowship.
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First Day Extravaganza
The first day of school is always a fun time for students and teachers alike. We celebrate success from the previous year
with an award rally recognizing individual students for their achievements. Extra activities are planned for the students
to introduce our Renaissance theme. This year included a photo booth, bounce house, and even Blizzard Beach cool off
station where students were able to enjoy snowballs provided by PTO.
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Renaissance/PBIS
The entire Pass Christian School District has adopted the Jostens Renaissance philosophy
of recognizing and rewarding students. Although DeLisle Elementary School was meeting
success with Renaissance, we felt that something was missing. This piece was found
through PBIS after some teachers attended a workshop in January of 2012. After a visit to
a local model school, we learned that, with a few minor changes, we could achieve this
status as well. Although every “staffulty” member contributes to the success of PBIS, a
committee has been established to tie up loose ends and monitor data to ensure schoolwide success.
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School Wide Rules
Be Safe • Be Responsible • Be Respectful
School wide rules were established and expanded upon for each area of the school. Students find these rules posted in areas such
as the hallway, cafeteria, restroom, library, gym, classroom and even the school bus.
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Cafeteria Expectations
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Restroom Expectation
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Hallway Expectations
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Library Expectations
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Discipline Data began to decrease after a professional development on PBIS was conducted
DeLisle Elementary School Discipline Data
160
138
140
120
103
100
86
84
87
84
77
80
FY10/11
FY11/12
59
60
40
20
0
1st 9 weeks
2nd 9 weeks
3rd 9 weeks
4th 9 weeks
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Minor vs. Major Infractions
This is our first year to implement major and minor behaviors. These behaviors were discussed at our
beginning of the year teacher orientation. Teachers were given the opportunity to assist in the decision
making process regarding which behaviors were classified as major and which as minor. A minor infraction
slip was created to assist teachers in documenting minor behaviors and tracking the reteaching process. If a
student receives four minor infractions within four weeks for the same behavior, an office discipline referral
is issued. This implementation has taken the “gray” out of what should be a black and white process.
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Minor Infractions
Infraction Slip
-Completed by the teacher
-Send a copy home with the student (white); keep a copy for your records (pink); send a
copy to Mrs. Lacy (yellow)
-4 infraction slips within 4 weeks for the same minor infraction could warrant a referral
Remediate, reteach
expectation
Conference with the
student
Loss of recess privilege
Seating change
Conference with the parent
(document day and time)
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Minor Infraction Slip
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Major Infractions
Fill out
office discipline referral
(ODR)
Event/activity in which the incident
occurred
Corrective measures taken by the
teacher to prevent the incident
On the back of the referral form,
briefly indicate the following:
Measures taken by the teacher
following the incident (conference,
light change, parent contact,
scheduled conference, etc.)
Administrator will handle
discipline per school
handbook
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Level 1
Contact parent/guardian
 Student conference with teacher & administrator
Warning
Level 4
Contact parent/guardian
Exclusion suspension with restriction from after
school activities – parent conference required
Refer to counselor or TST (administrator option)
Functional Behavior Analysis
Level 2
Contact parent/guardian
Lunch, recess or activity detention
Refer to counselor (administrator option)
Level 3
Contact parent/guardian
In-school Intervention
Refer to counselor or TST
(administrator option)
Level 5
Contact parent/guardian
Refer student for placement in Early Intervention
Program
Recommend to Superintendent for possible
expulsion
NOTE: A student may enter the discipline ladder at any level depending on the infraction. After
twenty (20) school days without a discipline referral, the student may be placed at the previous
step on the ladder.
Behavior expectations are taught and modeled
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Explanation – review what class rules should be
Demonstration – role play in the classroom
Skits – done with counselor through library or music
Posters – students create posters to display around the school
Reminders – review rules periodically; especially after holiday breaks
Lesson Plans – include PBIS discussion in lesson plans
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Developing a Reinforcement System
A committee of teachers is dedicated to rewards and recognition. A reinforcement
system has been developed and is reviewed and tweaked as necessary.
The following reinforcements are used throughout the year for students:
- Caught Being Good celebrations
- HAT Parties
- Student of the Month (Character Education/Kiwanis)
- Bus of the Month
- Academic Rallies recognizing honor roll, perfect attendance, Accelerated
Reader goals, 100’s Club, ABC Club, Sight Word Club, and Raise the Bar (a
recognition given to students that have increased in academics, but have not
yet met honor roll status)
The following reinforcements are used throughout the year for teachers:
- Staffulty of the Month (Hats Off to You)
- Duty Free Lunches/Yum Yum Potluck
- Monthly birthday celebrations
- Coupon Book
- Jean passes
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Caught Being Good
A hallway reward has been implemented to recognize students for
“Caught Being Good”. Each hallway has a bulletin board to display
the caught being good cards. When the board is full (75 cards), the
entire hallway receives a reward. The trait changes after each
reward is earned – for example: these pictures reflect caught being
respectful. When that board was complete, the theme changed to
caught being responsible. This process also helps support our
Character Education program.
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HAT Parties
Hat Parties are held randomly throughout the year. The principal, assistant principal and counselor visit classrooms
searching for 100% of
Homework completion, all students in Attendance, and no Tardies. When
all requirements are met, the entire class receives a prize from the treasure box.
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Student of the Month
Students are chosen by their homeroom teacher based on the character trait for the month. Students receive
a certificate, dog tag with the monthly character trait, and a free ice cream pass. Students are celebrated and
rewarded in the cafeteria among their peers.
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Bus of the Month
According to our data, the afternoon bus route had a significant amount of bus
referrals. We initiated our “Bus of the Month” program to reward the bus that had
0 discipline referrals for the month. Students receive a pizza party with their bus
driver and the driver receives a gift certificate to a local business. The best part
about being recognized as
“Bus of the Month” is the magnet that is
displayed for all to see! 
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Caught Being Good on the BUS
Students may be
Rewarded for being good
on the Bus. They receive a
Certificate from their bus
Driver, a treat from the
Office treasure box, and
Recognition over the
Morning or afternoon
Announcements.
Academic Rallies
A summer planning session is held to plan out our quarterly academic rallies.
Topics of discussion are the theme of each rally, games that will be played,
tangible rewards that will be distributed for each achievement, decorations, and
any new ways to reward teachers and students.
Our first academic rally for this year was a “Pirate and Princess” theme. Students
participated in games such as Walk the Plank, and Crown the Princess as they
were rewarded for various achievements. The second nine week rally will be an
“All Star Sports” theme. Students and teachers will dress in their sports attire as
we kick off a new semester of learning.
Academic rallies are always a huge success with students and parents alike. It
is a great way to invite parents to the school to celebrate student (and teacher)
success. A student survey is conducted and rewards are given to students
based on survey data.
The Fast Pass is an honor roll reward that was
developed by student feedback. Students can use
their pass for things such as lunch with a pal, sit in the teacher’s chair,
activity swap, homework pass, hat day, extra recess, etc.
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Academic Rallies
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Honor Roll Recognition
Honor Roll students in grade 3-5 receive a
“Fast Pass” to redeem special treats. Lower
grade level students receive dog tags to
hang on their book bags. T-shirts are rewarded
to those students having met the academic,
attendance, and behavioral requirements.
Students are also rewarded for Raising the
Bar by increasing their grades.
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Clubs! Students fill out an interest inventory at the beginning of each year. These are used to assign them to a Club,
which meets once a month.
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Family Nights
Family Nights are held once per
nine weeks. Topics are geared
toward parent feedback from
surveys that are administered.
Parents enjoy a time of touring
classrooms to be educated on
whatever the topic may be for
that night. Our end of the year
family night is centered around
local businesses and what they
have to offer to our families and
students throughout the summer.
Parental involvement funds are
used to supply refreshments for
those in attendance.
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Wonderful Wednesdays
Each Wednesday, we recognize students for one of the three
A’s (academics, attendance or attitude). Students receive
rewards such as treasure box treats, outside lunch, extra recess,
etc. Eating lunch outside is always a big hit with our students.
This is also the day that we wear our spirit shirts.
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NFL Day
To kick off football season, and a new
school year, students are involved in our
annual NFL day. Activity teachers work
together to create a football themed game
zone during their 45 minute activity
block. Teachers enjoy a special treat of
tailgating type foods while they enjoy a
duty free lunch. It is a fun day enjoyed
by all.
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Staffulty of the Month
Staffulty members are recognized by coworkers through
the use of “Hats Off to You” cards. Staff members can
write a friendly note to a coworker thanking them or
recognizing them for something. “Hats Off” cards are
read at monthly faculty meetings. One card is chosen
each month to serve as the Staffulty of the Month. This
teacher receives a gift certificate and the coveted reserved
parking space in the front of the school.
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Staffulty of the Year
Chosen by fellow faculty members, the Staffulty of the Year
recognition is a great honor. Toward the end of the year, we
allow each teacher to nominate one coworker by writing a
statement declaring the reason why a certain person should
be chosen. The person with the most votes receives $500 to
spend on classroom supplies, a year long parking space,
along with the acknowledgement of being named “Staffulty
of the Year”. This past year, a first year teacher was
recognized for her outstanding efforts and achievements she
made with her self contained students.
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Kindergarten Mardi Gras Parade
Another community wide event is our Kindergarten Mardi Gras parade. The
Friday before Mardi Gras break, kindergarten students conduct a parade with
home-made floats. Excitement fills the front of the school as students,
teachers and community members join together to celebrate the season.
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Talent Showcase
DeLisle truly does have Talent!
Each spring, students in grades 3-5 host a talent showcase where individual talents are celebrated and recognized. Students perform acts
from dancing and singing to playing the piano or violin. The community is invited to attend the evening show. Students in the lower
grades look forward to the opportunity to showcase their talent and begin their planning as early as kindergarten.
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Finale Rally
Our end of the year rally takes months to plan and is always an event not to be missed. Going along with the theme for
the school year, our rally showcases grade level performances as well as recognizes students for year long achievements.
The event is always well attended by parents and stakeholders alike. This year, we raffled off front row seats during the
silent auction portion of our fall festival. It’s always a great celebration to
end a successful year.
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