Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

Prepared • Accountable • Wise • Successful

At our alternative education site, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is not just a framework—it is a lifeline for students who deserve both high expectations and high levels of support. Guided by our core values of Prepared, Accountable, Wise, and Successful (P.A.W.S.), we focus on equipping students with the skills, relationships, and resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

It is crucial that our PBIS work is both data-driven and system-focused. Data allows us to identify patterns, celebrate growth, and address challenges early, while systems ensure that supports are equitable, sustainable, and consistently delivered. At the center of this approach is our belief in educating and supporting the whole child—attending not only to academics, but also to social-emotional well-being, behavior, and future readiness.

Just as important are the positive and genuine connections we build with students each day. Relationships are the foundation of PBIS in alternative education, helping students feel seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Aligned Supports and Services

Our PBIS framework is strengthened by a multidisciplinary team that works together to support students holistically:

  • Counselor – Provides academic guidance, goal setting, and personal support.

  • Parent-Student Advocate – Builds bridges between home and school to strengthen family engagement.

  • Social Workers – Address barriers outside of school, connecting students to community resources and essential services.

  • School Psychologist – Offers expertise in mental health, assessment, and individualized supports.

  • Dedicated Teachers – Deliver rigorous instruction while modeling P.A.W.S. expectations and building meaningful relationships.

Through PBIS and the values of Prepared, Accountable, Wise, and Successful, we prepare our students not just to succeed in school, but to achieve lifelong success.

DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING THAT SUPPORTS STUDENT LEARNING

ATTENDANCE

BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL

District Goal: 96%

California State PBIS Platinum Recognition Goal: 80% or more students with 0-1 referral

Site Goal: Provide wrap-around services to address needs of students

Data as of September 18th 2025 at 10:33am

Lovell High School: 89.77%

Esperanza High: 89.91%

Community Day School: 86.08%

Data as of September 18th 2025 at 10:36am

Percentage of 0-1 Referrals: 90.16%

Data as of September 18th 2025 at 3:37pm

Lovell High School: 81% of students have taken universal screener to address needs

Esperanza High School: 42% of students have taken universal screener to address needs

Community Day School: 57% of students have taken universal screener to address needs

How We Are Supporting Our Goals and How You Can Help

Attendance at school is supported with:

  • Student Attendance Challenges

  • Morning Wake-up Calls

  • Automatic and personal phone calls

  • School Attendance Review Team Meetings (SART) to support parent partnerships

  • Letters of Notification addressing attendance status

  • Home visits

  • School Attendance Review board Panel Meetings

Behavior at school is supported with:

  • Whole school Reinforcement system on positive behavior expectations (Prepared, Accountable, Wise and Successful)

  • PBIS lessons on behavior expectations across campus

  • Other means of correction

  • Small groups to build skill development

  • Individual student conferences

  • Student Study Team Meetings

  • Behavior Contracts

  • Minor and Major Referrals

  • Parent conferences

Social Emotional Wellness is supported with:

  • Universal Screener with Dessa

  • School Wide Activities to bring Awareness

  • Small groups to build skill development

  • Individual student conferences

  • Class Presentations

  • Student Presentations from outside agencies to bring in awareness on important topics such as human trafficking etc.

  • Crisis Team Response

  • PPS credentialed staff

Here is how you can help at home:

  • Make sure students keep a regular bedtime

  • Lay out clothes the night before.

  • Establish a morning routine.

  • Ensure students go to school every day unless they are truly sick (e.g. child has a fever, is throwing up or has diarrhea versus a minor stomachache or runny nose.)

  • Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.

  • Talk to school staff for advice if students feel anxious about going to school.

  • Develop back-up plans for getting students to school if something comes up.

  • Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

  • Join our PBIS Team

Here is how you can help at home:

  • Maintain regular communication with school staff

  • Establish consistent daily routines and organized study space

  • Discuss choices, consequences, and model accountability

  • Practice decision-making and pause-and-think strategies

  • Focus on effort and celebrate individual progress

  • Help identify trusted adults and support systems

  • Know our systems of support and discipline process

  • Join our PBIS Team

Here is how you can help at home:

  • Create regular one-on-one time for open conversations

  • Model healthy emotional expression and coping strategies

  • Validate feelings while guiding appropriate responses

  • Encourage healthy friendships and social connections

  • Practice gratitude and mindfulness activities together

  • Keep communication with staff on students wellness

  • Ask how you can partner with us to make a difference on campus or at home

  • Join our PBIS Team