WAUPACA WAY

PBIS 

PBIS stands for Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports.  At WMS we use this system-wide approach to not only manage negative behaviors but also to promote positive ones.  We have programs and policies in place to proactively encourage positive behaviors.  An example would be a reward system for quiet hallways.  We also have a detailed system of keeping track of negative behaviors.  Students may earn a “minor” or “major” as a result of their negative behaviors.  “Minors” are simply recorded into this system and dealt with by the classroom teacher.  “Majors” are more serious offenses that are referred to the office to be dealt with by school administrators.  Our behavior matrix “The Waupaca Way” on the back of this page explains in detail the expected behaviors here at WMS. (Rev.1/2020)

COMET CASH

As part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(PBIS), teachers and staff hand out Comet Cash to students who are following the Waupaca Way.  Comet Cash can be turned in for a variety of rewards ranging from a prize drawing to positive notes home to a pizza to a ride in a police car!  There are many different ways to recognize the good in our students!