Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)

Salisbury Middle School

"Show me your Falcon Five!"

What is Falcon Five?

At Salisbury Middle School, we believe in building a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture. The Falcon Five represents the core values we teach, model, and reinforce every day:

๐Ÿฆ… Falcon Five Expectations

  1. Respect โ€“ Treat yourself, others, and property with kindness and care.

  2. Focused โ€“ Stay attentive and engaged in learning and school activities.

  3. Responsible โ€“ Own your actions, follow through on commitments, and make good choices.

  4. Empathetic โ€“ Understand and consider the feelings of others.

  5. Resilient โ€“ Keep going, even when things are tough. Learn from mistakes and bounce back stronger.

๐ŸŽฏ Why It Matters

The Falcon Five promotes positive behavior, strengthens school relationships, and helps students develop life-ready social and emotional skills. These expectations are part of our schoolwide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework.

๐Ÿ† Recognizing Positive Behavior

Students who demonstrate the Falcon Five may be recognized with:

  • Zings (behavior tokens)

  • Class rewards

  • Special shoutouts or privileges

๐Ÿ“Š What Does PBIS Emphasize?
PBIS emphasizes four integrated elements:

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Data for decision making

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Measurable outcomes supported and evaluated by data

  • ๐Ÿงช Evidence-based practices that help achieve those outcomes

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Systems of support that enable effective implementation of those practices

๐Ÿซ What Outcomes are Associated with the Implementation of Falcon Five?
Implementation of PBIS at Salisbury Middle School fosters teaching and learning environments that:

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Are more engaging, responsive, and productive

  • โœ… Address classroom management and discipline proactively

  • ๐Ÿค Improve support for students and staff

  • ๐Ÿ“š Maximize academic engagement and success for all students

๐Ÿ”š In Conclusion

Falcon Five was implemented in 2023 and it is more than a behavior system; it's a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering school culture. By using proactive strategies, data-driven decisions, and compassionate support, we ensure every student has the tools to thrive.

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Positive behaviors are taught, modeled, and celebrated

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Interventions are timely, supportive, and individualized

  • ๐Ÿ“Š Data helps us improve and grow as a school team

  • ๐Ÿค Every staff member plays a key role in student success

By working together, we can create a vibrant learning environment that inspires every student to grow into a respectful, responsible, and resilient individual.