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System inspires better behaviors in students
Abby Doriot
at the same time reward them,” said Cox. Logan Weilbaker (11) said,“I think the Warrior Point system “[The point syshad a positive impact tem] gives the attenlast year because of tion to the students all the hype surroundwho are doing what ing it. With it being they should be doing. the first year of the Instead of just punprogram, people were ishing bad behavior, excited and it was in we’re now rewardeveryone’s mind. I I THINK THE think it will be harder ing good behavior,” said SHS Assistant PBIS SYSTEM IS AN for the Warrior Point Principal Jeff Cox. system to gain more EFFICIENT, traction this year beThat was the theory behind bringing INTERACTIVE cause it is not new and Warrior points to exciting anymore.” REWARD. IT IS SHS. Instead of only “It might feel like giving attention to the INTERESTING TO there is a little push, kids that do not follow only because we startLEARN HOW THE ed the school year the rules, the points help recognize other SYSTEM WORKS with it this year. It students for good bewasn’t new to everyAND HOW TO EARN body. We were able havior. The question is, are they better em- PRIZES BY SHOWING to start running from phasized this year? the beginning, rather GOOD BEHAVIOR.” than wait to get evThis is the second year with the Hero Rachael Mount (9) erybody learning how point system, albeit it works.” Cox said. under a new name. However, some It is now called PBIS (Positive Behavior people feel as though improved adverIntervention Systems). Instead of Hero tising has been placed upon the syspoints, they are now called Warrior points. tem this year. It makes students want to “It is to encourage the behaviors we earn as many points as possible. Much want to see...this is a way that we can teach of that was due to the new management. those soft skills that students need, and “I think [the Warrior Point System] Staff Writer
1 point
2 points
5 points
small piece of candy
Slim Jim
Candy bars/ packs
8 points Free large slushie
Chips/snacks
Soft drinks Lons donut Free small slushie
September 2019
15 points
Stim toys/squishy animals/balls/ keychains
Free admission to a school event
Warrior Spirit Shirt Magic: The Gathering cards
Popcorn
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10 points
News
30 points Lunch from local fast food restaurant (student pays)
40 points
100 points
Lunch from local fast food restaurant (school pays for a combo meal)
Whole pizza
Photo by Baylee Comer
JT Robbins (11) and Gavin Alexander (12) work at the Warrior Wednesday table during lunches.
has a much bigger emphasis because it is under the new management of Mrs. Morris. I feel like she has made it more aware to the students than it was last year,” Johnathon Perkinson (10) said. Jennifer Morris’ marketing and business managing class took over the Warrior Point System this year. They make most of the decisions for the system and help run it. “We’re hoping to get more teachers on board to participate and give Warrior points. We want to make sure everyone is on board with understanding how they work, and we’re hoping to do a better job of making sure all teachers know the val-
ue of one Warrior point,” Morris said. There is no doubt that this is an effective system to make a drastic difference in current student behavior. Rachael Mount (9) said, “I think the PBIS system is an efficient, interactive reward. It’s interesting to learn how the system works and how to earn prizes by showing good behavior. I think it is a huge motivator for students, and I can’t wait to continue collecting points.” SHS adopted the new Indiana State mandate regarding PBIS in schools as their own through the Warrior Point System to incentivise students.
