Hello Everyone, this is a page dedicated to the PAWS program that is being
implemented into the daily school life of our children. This page will be
updated often to give you information about what is happening at school and
possible things that you could do at home. So please come back soon. Thanks
PAWS Parents Corner
Stranahan has started to implement the PAWS program. P = Positive Attitude,
A = Act Responsibly, W = Work & Play Safe and S = Show Respect. PAWS uses
school wide behavior expectations to communicate how students should behave
in all areas of the building. When students demonstrate the expected
behavior they are recognized for “doing the right thing”. When students
demonstrate inappropriate behavior, they are re-taught the behavior expected
from them. Our school’s behavior expectations are unique because the
expectations are determined by the staff. Other schools that have
implemented this program have found that using the same expectations as
their child’s school has also supported behavior at home. When home and
school have the same behavior expectations and use the same language, it is
easier for children to make good decisions. The main reason that schools
exist is to produce future citizens that are academically and socially
competent. Positive relationships between students, parents and school
staff are the cornerstones to achieving this goal. Focusing on positive
relationships has the exponential effect to transform our schools cultures
into a PAWSitive, supportive place of learning. Problem student behavior is
reduced and academic achievement goes up.
Working Together
Parents can support pawsitive behavior for their child by:
1. Requesting a copy of the Behavior Matrix (chart of what areas they are
working on at school- available to view on this website) from their child’s
school.
2. Placing a copy on the refrigerator for easy reference.
3. Discussing the expectations with their child.
4. When contacted regarding a problem behavior, referring to the Matrix and
discuss the correct choice that their child could have made.