What is PBIS?

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It's a proactive approach we use to promote positive behavior and create a safe, supportive environment for learning.

What does PAWs stand for?

PAWs stands for practicing safety, achieving goals, and winning attitudes.

What does PBIS mean for your child?

PBIS is a proactive approach to teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors within our school community. It focuses on creating a safe and respectful environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

How does PBIS work?

At its core, PBIS emphasizes teaching behavioral expectations, just like any other subject. We explicitly teach students the behaviors we want to see in different settings, such as classrooms, hallways, and the cafeteria. These expectations are consistently reinforced through positive recognition and reinforcement. We also have consequences in place for students who do not meet these expectations.

What are some of the positive reinforcements?

Positive recognitions include verbal praise, PAWsitive office referrals where students are celebrated for their positive actions, phone calls or notes home, PAW points to redeem in class or school store, receiving book tokens, awards, dance parties, and more.

What are some possible consequences?

Consequences for students not meeting behavioral expectations may include parent/guardian conferences to address concerns, minor or major referrals, and removal of privileges such as participation in class parties, extracurricular activities, or field trips. These measures are implemented to encourage accountability and maintain a positive learning environment for all students.

Additionally, as a Local Educational Agency (LEA), we are required to follow the CNUSD Board Policy, progressive discipline guidelines, and California EdCode. If a student demonstrates severe behaviors, it may result in a major referral, a suspension or recommendation for expulsion. The minimum requirement is one week of non-participation in any school based activities. (i.e. assemblies, class parties, field trips, sports teams, clubs, etc.) The non-participation time period may be extended depending on the severity of the incident.

Our staff is committed to supporting students and helping them learn from mistakes. Therefore, any child who is suspended must participate in a re-entry meeting with designated staff. Parent/caregiver will be requested to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to create a Restorative Plan for student success. It may include a review of school expectations, a behavior contract, and/or a learning project.

How can school help my child learn from their mistakes?

Consequences and interventions represent teachable moments that are fundamental to our approach to positive discipline. Progressive consequences seek accountability and behavioral change.

Essential to this is helping students who have engaged in unacceptable behavior to:

Understand why the behavior is unacceptable and understand the harm it caused.
Understand what they could have done differently in that situation.
Take responsibility for their actions.
Be given the opportunity to learn strategies and skills in the future.
Understand the progression of more stringent consequences if the behavior reoccurs.

How can I help my child learn from their mistakes?

As a parent/guardian, you play a crucial role in supporting your child's positive behavior and reinforcing the values we promote through PBIS. Here are some ways you can help:

Help your child take accountability for their actions.
Reflect on what your child could do differently.
Discuss how to repair the situation.
Maintain open communication with the school.
Create a structured environment with clear expectations.

What can I do as a parent/guardian to support my student at home?

As a parent/guardian, you play a crucial role in supporting your child's positive behavior and reinforcing the values we promote through PBIS. Here are some ways you can help:

Help your child take accountability for their actions: Encourage them to acknowledge their behavior and understand its impact.
Reflect on what your child could do differently: Guide them to think about better choices in similar situations.
Discuss how to repair the situation: Talk about ways to make amends, such as apologizing or other restorative actions.
Maintain open communication with the school: Stay informed and collaborate with teachers to support your child.
Create a structured environment: Establish clear expectations and routines to help them understand boundaries.

By engaging in these practices, you can help your child develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed both academically and socially. Together, we can create a supportive and positive environment that encourages your child to thrive.

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