What is PBIS at PHESA?

At Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is a core part of creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging school culture. Guided by Project Based Learning (PBL), which serves as the foundation for our STREAM instruction and environmental focus, PBIS helps build a learning environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

The general education classroom is the heart of this work. It is where students spend the majority of their day learning core content through meaningful, hands on, and collaborative experiences. PBIS reinforces the expectations that support student success in these classrooms, helping teachers establish a learning environment built on respect, responsibility, and relationships. These same expectations are echoed across all areas of the school, including music, art, PE, the STREAM Lab, the Makerspace, and even outdoor learning spaces, ensuring that students experience consistency and support in every setting.

PBIS at PHESA does not mean that there are no consequences for poor behavior. Rather, it means that we focus on teaching expected behaviors and providing more positive feedback and recognition than corrective actions. Just as PBL values reflection and growth throughout the learning process, PBIS emphasizes encouragement and support as students develop the character and discipline needed for lifelong success.

How does PHESA reward PBIS behaviors?

Students who demonstrate our schoolwide expectations and model our Cub characteristics such as responsibility, cooperation, and perseverance earn PBIS points. These points can be collected and exchanged for individual or schoolwide rewards. Students are recognized for positive contributions not only in the classroom, but also in all learning environments including the STREAM Lab, Makerspace, and outdoor environmental activities.

Through the alignment of PBIS and PBL, Pleasant Hill Elementary fosters a learning community where students feel valued, motivated, and inspired to do their best. Together, we create a foundation that prepares every student to lead, learn, and thrive..