How Cues Works

How Cues4Success helps create
Character Cultures

3 Steps to improved behavior & academics

1. Define – proven behavior
language & expectations

The non-polarizing, universally accepted character/social-emotional skills below
are the foundation of our proven success to help improve behavior and academic success.

These help establish a common language and common behavior expectations
that unify and establish healthy school, family, and community cultures.

Non-polarizing character/social-emotional
skills and themes:

January

Grit – perseverance powered by passion™

February

Courage – conquers fear™

March

Encouragement – inspires hope™

April

Compassion – shows caring™

May

Integrity – is doing what’s right™

June

Teamwork – unites for greater good™

July

Humility – accepts our real self™

August

Wisdom – knows right from wrong™

September

Respect – reflects high regard™

October

Responsibility – accepts duty™

November

Gratitude – focuses on being thankful™

December

Self-Control – directs our future™

2. Teach – and reinforce with proven process

Example: Months’ focus on positive Language, Behavior and Symbols

Example: Grit
Definitions To persevere toward a goal driven by passion
Themes Grit – perseverance powered by passion™
Cartoon Characters Brite Brain the hurdler Brite Brain cartoon character
Online Lessons Different lessons for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Thumbnail of slides from lessons
Videos 1 video per lesson Thumbnail of youtube video from lessons
Lifestories Worksheets for different lesson formats
Literacy Exercises Worksheets for different lesson formats
Application Worksheets Worksheets for different lesson formats

3. Celebrate – Measure & Reward

Recognition/Rewards:

  • 1. Tickets – another Cues Premium Resource
  • 2. Announcements
  • 3. Assemblies

Three cards with celebratory sayings on them for students

PBIS Matrix:

Defines behavior skills & expectations for areas of the school

Another Cues Premium Resource

PBIS Expectations Hallway Restroom Lunchroom Playground Classroom
Safe
Self-Control Stay in your line, on right-hand side of hall Wash hands; Keep water & soap in sink Sit with feet on floor, head facing the table Stay within the playground area Sit properly and be still during class time
Respectful
Respect Hold door open for person behind you Knock on stall door to check if being used Wait your turn in the lunch line Take turns on the playground gear Be quiet when others are talking
Compassion Avoid bumping into others Give others privacy that you would like Sit with someone who is sitting alone Encourage others when they do good Compliment others for doing something well
Encouragement Tell someone they’re looking good Give others proper space Let others go before you in the lunch line Express thanfulness when encouraged Say ‘thank you’ to others for their help
Gratitude Say ‘thank you’ when door is opened for you Express thanks to be able to leave class Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to helpers Empathize with those hurt or disappointed Empathize with others struggling in class
Responsible
Responsibility Keep hallways clean; take care of trash Clean up after yourself Clean up after yourself and take care of waste Take care of playground equipment Complete the homework and turn in on time
Courage Voice opposition to misbehavior Report problems to an adult Go out of your way to befriend someone new Help someone if you see them mistreated Seek help when not understanding
Grit Overcome temptation; keep hands to self Limit your time to only what is needed Refrain from teh temptation to act up Play hard, but show good sportsmanship Avoid ugly language, even when justified
Integrity Behave well when no one is around Return to you room promptly when done Use lunchroom materials properly Play by the rules and make wise choices Take good care of and return materials