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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

A silver and teal California PBIS Platinum Implementation Award for 2024.

 

 

 

 

At Chaparral Elementary School, we implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to promote a safe and supportive learning environment. Our guiding principle is simple: “Follow the Three B's – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.” Throughout our campus, posters display clear examples of behavior expectations in different areas of the school.

A school poster with the words 'We are Chaparral Heat Campus' and rules for students.

PBIS helps reinforce Chaparral’s behavior expectations, ensuring a smooth, positive, and well-structured school community. Chaparral’s mission is to cultivate a consistent and welcoming environment where every student can thrive academically and socially.

Families play a vital role in this effort. Parents can support Chaparral’s PBIS values by using the same language at home, encouraging respectful, responsible, and safe behavior during conversations about school.

School-Wide Acknowledgement System

 

 

A green 'Hot Shot' ticket from Chaparral Elementary, promoting positive behavior.

At Chaparral, we use Hot Shot Tickets to recognize and reward students who consistently follow the 3B expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. When a staff member observes a student demonstrating one of the 3Bs, they will fill out a Hot Shot Ticket and present it to the student as positive reinforcement.

Students then place their tickets in their classroom’s Hot Shot bucket for a chance to be selected in the weekly PBIS drawing. Each week, two or more students from every class are chosen as winners and receive a special reward for their positive behavior.

Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) Program

Vision
We are committed to creating safe, supportive school environments where all students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. We are preparing them to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and engaged community members.

Mission
The K–12 Intervention Counseling program supports the social and emotional development of all students through data-informed, school-based behavioral interventions that foster motivation, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B)

MTSS is a proactive framework designed to address the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of all students.

The MTSS-B counselor’s role includes:

  • Providing behavioral expertise to school staff

  • Leading the implementation of PBIS systems

  • Using school data to identify student needs

  • Delivering evidence-based, data-driven interventions

  • Connecting students and families to community resources

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

CVUSD uses PBIS—a data-driven, multi-tiered framework—to proactively support positive student behavior and reduce discipline issues.

While each CVUSD school tailors PBIS to meet its unique needs, all campuses include key components such as:

  • Clearly defined behavior expectations

  • Consistent reinforcement systems

  • Data-based decision-making

  • Inclusive support for all students

A pyramid diagram illustrates three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

Tier 1: Prevention 

Goal: Provide preventative age-appropriate activities to ensure that all students within a school, regardless of language, identified needs, or socioeconomic status, develop knowledge and skills that will influence their academic achievement and their social and emotional well-being.

Prevention Activities

  • Classroom Guidance Lessons
  • School-wide assemblies & other school-wide activities
  • Parent education workshops
  • Staff professional development workshops

Tier 2: Focused Support

Goal: Identify systematic, data-driven interventions for students within a school that may be experiencing barriers to their academic success and/or social or emotional well-being.

Targeted Interventions

  • Targeted small group, skill-based counseling
  • Community referrals
  • Conflict mediation
  • Restorative conversations

Tier 3: Individualized Support

Goal: Provide individualized supports to students and families that may be experiencing either long-term needs or immediate circumstances that impact a student’s academic achievement and/or social or emotional well-being.

Individualized Supports

  • Short-term, skill-based individual counseling
  • Individualized classroom support
  • Referrals to other district or outside providers
  • Intervention and assistance in emergencies or when a student is considered at imminent risk for harm.

The Details

 

 

  • Flow Chart of the Referral Process

    Problem Behaviors Definitions

    Chaparral Teachers defined the following behaviors based upon the Referral Process

    • Defiance: refusing to cooperate, answer, or participate in class or group discussion
    • Improper Use of Property: breaking, wasting, or destroying property
    • Irresponsible Language: curse words, unkind words, or phrases
    • Not Collaborating with Others: not working together: not actively listening to others
    • Not Following Instructions: doing something other than the task given by the teacher
    • Off-Task Behavior: not performing the expected expectations

     

     

  • The Golden Rule – Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated

      CAMPUS CLASSROOM BATHROOM PLAYGROUND CAFETERIA & TABLES LIBRARY OFFICE & HEALTH OFFICE
    Be Safe
    • Walk at all times
    • Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
    • Watch where you are walking
    • Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
    • Use materials safely and properly
    • Use sound judgment
    • Give others their privacy
    • Wash hands with soap and water
    • Report problems to adults
    • Use equipment properly
    • Walk on the blacktop
    • Follow the bathroom rules
    • Follow the rules of the game
    • Eat your own food
    • Leave space between you and others
    • Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
    • Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
    • Be seated properly
    • Walk at all times
    • Do not touch anything without asking
    • Sit properly
    • Behave appropriately

     

    Be Respectful
    • Use quiet voices when passing classrooms
    • Stop, look, and listen when an adult calls your attention
    • Be organized and neat
    • Follow the Golden Rule
    • Listen and focus attentively
    • Be honest and helpful
    • Keep the bathroom clean
    • Use the bathroom quietly
    • Flush the toilet
    • Be polite to everyone
    • Keep the school clean
    • Play fairly and take turns
    • Raise your hand to be excused
    • Talk in a low voice
    • Follow adults’ instructions
    • Speak quietly
    • Listen and follow instructions
    • Take care of books/equipment
    • Wait patiently for your turn
    • Respect the privacy of others
    • Listen and follow directions
    Be Responsible
    • Stay in line facing forward
    • Keep food in designated areas
    • Keep the campus clean
    • Use a quiet voice
    • Always do your best
    • Be prepared
    • Clean up after yourself
    • Take care of needs quickly
    • Conserve water and supplies
    • Return directly to class or the playground
    • Put away all equipment
    • Walk to your class when the bell rings
    • Stop playing when the bell rings
    • Fill in the tables closest to the front
    • Keep all areas clean
    • Keep the room clean
    • Raise hand/ask for help when needed
    • Return books on time and in the same condition as when it was borrowed
    • Use a quiet voice
    • Inform parents of health visits
    • Go directly back to class when done
    • Keep the office neat

     

  • A graph shows the implementation of a school-wide program over time, with data for different tiers.

    PBIS Fidelity Report

     

Important Links

  • Request for Help and Support

    If you would like someone from our Counseling team to contact you, please answer the questions on the Request for Help and Support form as best as possible. Please remember that if you're having an emergency, call 911. Please remember school counselors practice confidentiality. That means that everything you and our counselor discuss is confidential unless it's disclosed that a student is in danger of any kind: hurting himself/herself or someone else is hurting them in any way.

  • Health & Services

    The CVUSD Health Services Department offers a continuum of services, resources, and support for students and families, including mental health and school-based counseling.

  • Community Feedback

    Conducting a community feedback survey in K-12 education institutions is crucial for making data-driven decisions that improve the learning experience for students. By gathering input from our community, we can gain valuable insights into areas of strength and areas for improvement in our school. Please use the link below to share your feedback. Thank you!

  • PBIS Parent Survey

    We'd love to have your feedback!