CHARACTER... and the Beatrice Public Schools Essential Behavior Skills
by John Jarosh
Responsible citizens possess good character. Beatrice is blessed to have families that promote good character in their children. Beatrice Public Schools has developed the Essential Behavior Skills Program in order to further promote good character in our students. The Essential Behavior Skills Program is based on six pillars of character. These six pillars include Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Helping students develop these skills will ultimately create a positive, productive learning environment, where students are responsible self-managers.
Throughout the school year, teachers will systematically instruct, discuss, and conduct activities regarding the Essential Behavior Skills. Teachers will also incorporate these skills into their course curriculum wherever it is appropriate. The Beatrice Public Schools Essential Behavior Skills include the following:
Responsibility
1. Be Prepared for Class
2. Be on Time
3. Follow Directions
4. Accept "No" for an Answer
5. Accept Consequences
Respect
1. Make Requests Appropriately
2. Accept Individual Differences
3. Respect the Property of Others
4. Disagree Appropriately
5. Accept Authority
Trustworthiness
1. Tell the Truth
2. Follow Through on Commitments
Citizenship
1. Greet Others Appropriately
2. Follow Rules
3. Report Behavior that is a Danger to Persons or Property
4. Accept Criticism
5. Apologize Appropriately
Caring
1. Help Others
2. Take Care of Your School
3. Manage Conflict
Fairness
1. Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated
Students who develop good character will be recognized throughout the school year in the following ways:
Students can receive "Blue Tickets" when a staff member observes them demonstrating one of the pillars. Each Friday students who have their "Blue Ticket" picked out of a hat are called to the office where they will receive goods or services provided by merchants of Beatrice. These students also have the chance to park in prime school parking spots for the following week of school.
The BHS Renaissance Program will also recognize students of good behavior
Students who receive no "Office Referrals" for behavior will be recognized throughout the school year with a Character Counts Card, which is mailed home.
Responsible citizens have developed good character. The Beatrice Essential Behavior Skills Program is designed to help students prepare for life long learning and responsible citizenship.
