Parents and/or Guardians:
The Onaga Elementary School community is committed to promoting a physically and emotionally safe environment where students can thrive socially and academically. In order to accomplish this, together various staff, students, and community members created Behavior Matrices for both the school and home learning environment. These matrices along with the school mantra of "Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Successful," have lead to a marked improvement in student behavior and discipline.
To be successful at ONES, our behavior system needs to be a partnership between home and school. We invite your comments, concerns, and ideas to make PBIS at Onaga the most successful program in the Morongo Unified School District.
Please support PBIS at ONES by:
- Reviewing behavior expectations with your child
- Go over the ONES Student Handbook
- Review the Schoolwide Matrix further down this page
- Use the 3Bs at home
- Be safe
- Be Respectful
- Responsible
- and your child WILL Be Successful
- Provide positive reinforcement (rewarding good choices with compliments or quality time) at home
- Sharing comments with, or asking questions of the PBIS team members (Ms. Mery can direct you to the team members)
ONES Schoolwide Behavioral Expectations Teaching Matrix
| | Be Safe | Be Respectful | Be Responsible |
| Hallways | Walking feet Walk on sidewalks Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Walk AROUND yellow lines Single-file lines Face forward | Voice Level 0 or 1 Move to the right to allow others to pass Respond when addressed by adults | Walk with a purpose |
| Playground | Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Follow equipment rules Play in designated areas Eat ONLY your own food | Use THINK when interacting with others Friendly play Throw trash in trash cans | Eat snacks at tables Follow Adult Directions Freeze at bell and walk at whistle Friendly play |
| Cafeteria | Sit on pockets on benches Eat ONLY your own food | Voice Level 0 or 1 Ask permission to leave your seat Use good table manners | Keep area clean Wait in lunch line appropriately: Facing forward, voice level 0, keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
| Bathrooms | Feet on floor Keep water in the sink Wash hands Use walking feet | Voice Level 0 or 1 Toilet paper ONLY in toilets Throw trash in trash cans Respect the privacy of others Leave stall door open when finished | Use the toilet, flush, wash hands, and LEAVE IMMEDIATELY Use one pump of soap only |
| PE | Appropriate physical contact | Use activity appropriate Voice Level 0, 1, or 2 | Participate with your best effort |
| Office | | Voice level 0 or 1 Wait for an adult to help you Don’t interrupt adults working | Know what you need Sit in a chair |
| | Be Safe | Be Respectful | Be Responsible |
| Library | Walking feet | Voice Level 0 or 1 Return books to the correct location or give them to the librarian Turn books in on time | Handle books gently Turn books in on time Use sticks appropriately to mark your book's place on shelf |
| Tech Lab | Watch for all cords Return equipment to where it belongs | Voice Level 0 or 1 Use equipment gently and appropriately | Use time productively |
| Music | Walking feet | Use appropriate voice level Listen attentively Sit by neighbors who help you make good choices | Actively participate in the music lesson/songs |
| MPR Parent Pickup | Wait patiently at stairs Walking feet | Voice Level 0 or 1 Watch and listen for number | Sit on pockets on benches facing the whiteboard Sit at your designated table |
| Walkers | Walking feet Walk on sidewalks Use stairs Watch for vehicles and be aware of your surroundings Wait in designated areas for siblings or parents | Walk on sidewalks Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself | Wait in line appropriately: Facing forward, voice level 0 or 1 Use THINK when interacting with others Wait in designated areas for siblings or parents |
| Bus Yard | Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Walk BEHIND kindergarteners in a single-file line | Use THINK when interacting with others Respect the personal space of those near you Voice Level 1 or 2 | Wait in line by your bus number |
| Bus | Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Voice Level 0 or 1 Be seated quickly and stay seated Keep aisles clear | Follow drivers’ seating assignment Use THINK when interacting with others Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself | Follow driver directions |
Onaga Elementary School Expectations for Parents
The Onaga Elementary School community is committed to promoting a physically and emotionally safe environment where students can thrive socially and academically. Please partner with us in achieving this goal.
| Location | Be Safe | Be Respectful | Be Responsible |
| Before School | | | Ensure your child gets 8-10 hours of sleep and eats a healthy breakfast Remind child to take homework/ backpack Dress child appropriately for temperature and PE |
| Drop off/ Pickup | Obey speed limit/ traffic signs Follow directions of crossing guard and administrators enforcing safety rules and laws Our school is a drug free zone, including tobacco products. | Treat staff members with respect | Drop off after 8:15 and before 8:50 Pick up at 2:55 Inform school of transportation changes in a timely manner |
| Homework/ Grades | | Communicate with teacher early on if you have concerns about homework or grades, communicate with teacher before principal | Check your child’s homework/planner daily Provide time and a quiet space for homework Read with your child daily |
| Communication | | Use a respectful tone and appropriate language with school staff Direct concerns to your child’s teacher before talking to principal | Return phone calls/emails within 24 hours Update emergency contact information Check backpack for school communication |
| On Campus (inside and outside) | On social media, post pictures of your children only. | Dress modestly (cover up, no undergarments visible) Use language appropriate for children | Wear clothes with messages appropriate for children (no drugs or alcohol references or suggestive content, please) |
| Attendance | | | Take seriously your legal obligation to ensure your child attends school all day, every day. Plan vacations outside of school days. Schedule medical appointments outside of school hours, if possible. Call the school the day your child is absent. |
| Office | Sign in as a visitor at the office Provide custody paperwork | Comply respectfully when asked to show ID | Provide current address |
| Cafeteria/ Lunch With Your Child | Provide food to your child only | Speak to noon duty staff in a respectful tone | Keep lunch account current |