PBIS in Action

One of the most significant advancements in school-wide discipline is the shift toward positive, proactive systems of support that promote appropriate student behavior throughout the entire school community.

Rather than relying on separate, individual behavior plans, schools now use a comprehensive, school-wide approach known as Positive Behavior Support (PBS). This system is implemented across all areas of campus — including classrooms, hallways, buses, and restrooms — and focuses on defining, teaching, and reinforcing positive behaviors to help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone.

PBS is grounded in evidence-based strategies and works by building environments that encourage success for all students. It supports learning by: 

• Focusing on school-wide expectations and consistency

• Creating systems of support at the school-wide (primary), classroom (secondary), and individual (tertiary) levels

• Making problem behaviors less effective and replacing them with positive, functional alternatives

• Involving families, school staff, and the broader community in building a positive school culture

Ultimately, the goal is to help all students thrive — not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and behaviorally — by making good behavior the norm and setting everyone up for long-term success.

PRIDE CARDS

DISTRIBUTION

Pride cards are used as an incentive to motivate students to exhibit the school wide behavior expectations, which include Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Pride Cards are distributed by staff members daily to students. When presented a Pride Card, students are recognized for the behavior that was modeled, and the staff member will circle it, and sign the card. Pride Cards are available in the Assistant Principal’s office.

DRAWINGS/INCENTIVES

Students can use Pride cards to participate in school wide drawings and the PBIS store. For participation in the weekly Friday opportunity drawings, all Pride cards can be placed in the drop box located in front of the school library. Selected individuals will be emailed and given instructions on when they can pick up their incentives. The incentives include certificates to local attractions and restaurants. Students may also receive invitations to special events. Pride cards can also be used to purchase items, such as spirit items, school supplies, and sports goods, in the PBIS store. Staff members who distribute the most Pride cards will also be entered in the weekly drawings and will be contacted via email if selected. The PBIS Tally Sheet will give staff insight on how many PRIDE Cards each staff member has distributed weekly and yearly. Also, the last PBIS drawing, the staff member who distributed the most PBIS cards the entire year, will receive a prize.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT (CICO)

Check-In Check-Out (CICO) is for students who participate in the PBIS Tier II intervention. CICO is a staff to student mentor program. Students meet with their mentor daily, for a brief moment, in the mornings and afternoons. The Check-In Check Card is given to the student by their staff mentor, and the student gives the CICO card to each of their teachers to rate their behavior during their class period. At the close of the day, the CICO card is given back to the mentor and the daily progress is discussed. If students meet the overall goals established by the mentor, they receive incentives, such as pride cards, certificates, and participation in special events. If you are interested in becoming a PBIS CICO mentor, please contact the site PBIS Coach.