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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.

Arnold implements the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework to ensure a positive schoolwide culture and meet the social-emotional needs of students. This framework is not a discipline policy but rather a decision-making guide that supports students in making positive behavior choices. Schoolwide ROAR expectations are posted in all areas of the school, and students attend trimester assemblies to learn what the expectations look like in various campus settings, such as the classroom, the lunch tables, the library, and the restroom.  

Schoolwide ROAR expectations:

Responsible 
Organized 
Acting Safely 
Respectful 

Students earn PBIS points for meeting ROAR expectations and redeem their points at the ROAR store. The ROAR store is filled with prizes, activities, events, and crafts for students to purchase, such as attending lunch with the principal, a picnic with friends, or even a glow dance party. Students at Arnold are recognized at our Student of the Month assemblies for exhibiting strong character. Trimester awards assemblies also highlight students who have been making positive choices. Students have the opportunity to serve in student leadership roles, participate in schoolwide spirit days, and earn other special school privileges.