Author: Finch, Kim D/Murphy

LEARNING EARNINGS

Learning Earnings is an Educational Resource that is dedicated to supporting teachers and motivating students. Teachers and administrators will set goals for student success. Incentives will help students reach and surpass the goals set for them. Once a goal is met, students are able to choose their prize from a wide range of Learning Earnings Rewards.
Digital checking accounts and savings accounts are used by each student allowing them to track and manage their hard earned Learning Earning Credits.. This unique management system also helps students learn to budget and earn interest on savings.
A virtual school store allows student’s to choose their favorite school rewards with ease.
News and contests are posted weekly through the Learning Earnings web page..
Check out the Learning Earnings website at www.learningearnings.com.

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Chick-Fil-A Bel Air Mall
Infirmary Health Systems
Harper & Associates Insurance
Cammie’s Old Dutch
Foosackly’s
Raising Cane’s

Positive Behavior Intervention
& Support
Parent Guide

Murphy High School
100 South Carlen Street
Mobile, AL 36606
Principal, Dr. William Smith

MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL
www.mhspanthers.com
Tel: 251-221-3186

School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of pro-social skills, and the use of data-based problem solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. School-wide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom, and individualized interventions.

Expectations
As part of PBIS, Murphy has established clear expectations for behavior in all areas of our campus. We will explicitly teach those expectations to the students and reward them for great behavior. The expectations for all student behavior will be clear throughout the classrooms, hallways, gyms, cafeteria, and common areas.
Our Rules at Murphy will specifically address tardiness and attendance, use of electronic devices, and use of appropriate language. This will allow for more time for classroom instruction and learning. We will apply consistent positive reinforcement and consequences for all students. By detailing expected behavior and teaching it to students in a positive way, we will provide a common language for everyone on our campus. We believe that by helping our students practice appropriate behavior we will build a school community where all students have an environment in which they can be successful and continue to grow.
Purpose of PBIS
To decrease levels of disruptiveness, rate of office referrals, and suspensions.
To improve school climate, safety, and order.
To increase instructional time.
To increase administrative time for purposes other than to manage discipline problems.
To enhance overall operation and performance of the school.
To more effectively partner with parents and the community.
THE THREE R’s
We have THREE major EXPECTATIONS of the students at Murphy High School.
Be RESPECTFUL
Be RESPONSIBLE
Be RESOURCEFUL

Your input and participation is valuable to the PBIS program. If you have the opportunity to help by volunteering at the school or securing donations for rewards for the students, please contact Susan Johnson at ext. 53045.

What is PBIS?