How Tickets Work:
Earning Tickets
Staff members distribute tickets when they observe students demonstrating expected behaviors, such as:
Showing kindness (helping a peer, using polite language).
Following rules (lining up quietly, staying on task).
Practicing social-emotional skills (resolving conflicts peacefully, demonstrating self-control).
Reinforcement & Motivation
Tickets act as immediate positive reinforcement, encouraging students to repeat good behaviors.
Redeeming Tickets
Schools can decide how tickets are used, such as: Tuxedo's Tienda and activity rooms
Encouraging a Positive Culture
Instead of focusing on punishment, the ticket system celebrates success and makes positive behavior a fun and rewarding experience for students.
Should tickets be taken away?
No, tickets should not be taken away as a consequence for negative behavior in a PBSIS system. The purpose of the ticket system is to reinforce positive behaviors, not to be used as a tool for punishment.
Why Shouldn't Tickets Be Taken Away?
Undermines Positive Reinforcement – If students fear losing tickets, it reduces the motivation to earn them in the first place.
Can Be Discouraging – Students, especially those struggling with behavior, may feel like they can’t succeed.
Shifts Focus to Punishment – PBSIS is about teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors, not penalizing students after they’ve made positive choices.
Creates Inconsistency – Taking tickets away may send mixed messages, making students feel like their good behavior was meaningless.
What to Do Instead of Taking Tickets Away:
Redirect & Re-teach – Remind the student of expectations and provide a chance to correct their behavior.
Logical Consequences – If a student makes a poor choice, use a related consequence (e.g., if they misuse free time, they take a short break before rejoining).
Encourage Self-Reflection – Have students think about their actions and how they can improve.
Provide More Opportunities – Focus on catching them doing the right thing and reinforcing that behavior.
By keeping the ticket system strictly positive, students remain motivated to improve and contribute to a supportive school environment