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PBIS

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, school-wide approach to promoting positive behavior and creating supportive learning environments for all students. Grounded in evidence-based practices, PBIS focuses on teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors, using data to guide decision-making, and implementing systems of support to improve student outcomes.

In the Cypress School District, PBIS is an essential component of our efforts to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive school communities. Each of our schools implements PBIS with a shared commitment to helping students develop the social-emotional and behavioral skills they need to thrive.

Core features of PBIS include:

  • Clearly defined behavioral expectations that are taught, modeled, and reinforced throughout the school environment
  • Consistent and positive reinforcement systems to encourage appropriate behavior
  • Use of data to monitor progress, guide interventions, and support continuous improvement
  • Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) that provide additional help for students who need it

PBIS supports a positive school climate and helps reduce disruptive behaviors, allowing more time and energy to be focused on learning. Schools customize their PBIS implementation to reflect their unique culture and student needs while aligning with district-wide goals and practices.

At King, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework that focuses on creating a positive and supportive school environment for all students. PBIS is not a discipline policy, but rather a decision-making framework that guides students to make positive behavior choices. Behavior expectations are posted in all areas of the school, and students attend two assemblies per year to familiarize themselves with the expectations. 

Our PAWS expectations:

Personal Best
Act Responsibly 
Work and Play Safely
Show Respect

Students who meet these expectations earn PAWS points that can be spent in our virtual student store.  Students may purchase items from the store or buy an experience, such as attending a glow party, enjoying a picnic lunch, having their name posted on the school marquee, or serving as a library assistant.