SAN BERNARDINO—California PBIS honored 55 San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) sites for successfully developing systems to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive.
“Whenever our schools are recognized at the state level, it’s certainly a reason to celebrate,” said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano. “And when the majority of our schools are honored for creating nurturing learning environments where all children feel safe and a part of the school community, that means we are creating optimal conditions for learning and academic risk-taking, which are key ingredients for academic excellence.”
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports and is described as a framework to establish school-wide support for positive behavior using evidence-based interventions with the goal of improving social and academic outcomes for all students.
PBIS is grounded in classroom practices that are proactive, instructive and restorative. Staff teach and model good behavior and provide positive corrections to behavior when needed.
Students are equipped with the social skills to respond to situations in a safe, responsible and respectful manner. School staff also use restorative practices to develop, maintain, and repair relationships with students to ensure they stay connected.
According to Colleen Williams, Director of Student Wellness & Support Services (SWSS), an important aspect of developing a positive school climate and culture is to acknowledge positive interactions and behavior, while also addressing inappropriate behaviors with additional instruction, coaching and practice.
SBCUSD schools, as well as other PBIS schools across the state, are evaluated annually on how well they implement each of the three PBIS tiers using a nationally recognized evaluation method. Tier 1 is universal interventions and support for all students, which is aimed at stopping behavior problems before they start. Tier 2 provides targeted support for small groups of students who may need additional guidance. Tier 3 provides individual support for the few students who need intensive intervention. Based on this evaluation, schools in California may earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum recognition.
Gold schools must demonstrate a structured approach to implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2, as well as meet data requirements, including that no more than 20% of the school’s student body received two or more major referrals. The 16 SBCUSD schools that earned a prestigious Gold PBIS Implementation Award are:
Anton Elementary
Arrowhead Elementary
Cajon High
Hunt Elementary
Indian Springs High
Jones Elementary
Kendall-Harmon Complex
Kimbark Elementary
Lankershim Elementary
Newmark Elementary
Pacific High School
Ramona-Alessandro Elementary
Riley Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Rodriguez Prep Academy Middle
San Andreas High School
To earn Silver recognition, a school must be fully implementing Tier 1 systems to address the schoolwide proactive and preventive supports and meet data requirements. The 32 sites that earned a silver award are:
Arrowview Middle School
Barton Elementary
Belvedere Elementary
Bing Wong Elementary
Bonnie Oehl Elementary
Bradley Elementary
Brown Elementary
Chavez Middle School
Child Development Program
Cole Elementary
Curtis Middle School
Cypress Elementary
Davidson Elementary
Del Vallejo Middle School
Emmerton Elementary
Golden Valley Middle School
Gomez Elementary
Henry Elementary
Lytle Creek Elementary
Marshall Elementary
Monterey Elementary
Muscoy Elementary
North Park Elementary
North Verdemont Elementary
Paakuma’ K-8 School
Parkside Elementary
Rio Vista Elementary
San Gorgonio High School
Serrano Middle School
Thompson Elementary
Warm Springs Elementary
Wilson Elementary
To earn Bronze recognition, a school must begin a systematic approach to Tier 1 implementation. The seven schools that earned a bronze PBIS Implementation Award are:
Arroyo Valley High
Fairfax Elementary
Hillside Elementary
Holcomb Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Palm Avenue Elementary
Urbita Elementary
In order to provide continued support for positive changes in school climate and culture and to recognize successful SBCUSD schools, the District provided PBIS Award-winning schools with funds ranging from $500 to $1,000 to purchase student incentives.
Students earn the incentives for meeting behavioral expectations. Additionally, staff from the District’s SWSS department are assigned to support school implementation of positive climate and culture systems Districtwide.
To learn more about Student Wellness & Support Services, visit www.sbcusd.com/departments/student-services-division/student-wellness-support-services.
