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Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a way for Ventura Park to encourage good behavior. With PBIS, kids learn about behavior, just as they learn other subjects like math or science. The key to PBIS is prevention, not punishment. We use a variety of student acknowledgement systems to recognize students for their positive behavior. There are also disciplinary systems in place to help correct and prevent future problem behavior.
Read more about PBIS.
Our PBIS Commitments
- Commitment #1: We believe all kids can be successful with support
- Commitment #2: We use clear, positive framed language with students and colleagues.
- Commitment #3: We greet students in the lobby/halls, and at the classroom door throughout the day.
- Commitment #4: We acknowledge all students with positive language and support.
- Commitment #5: We communicate with each other and families to support student success.
Character Traits/Students of the Month/Spirit Days
Each month, our school highlights one character trait, which is discussed in classes, and teachers may do related activities with students. At the end of the month, each classroom teacher chooses two students of the month who exemplify this trait. Each specials teacher also chooses students of the month (chosen from the school at large). These awards are announced at a monthly assembly (currently a virtual assembly).
Our assembly days are also School Spirit Days! On spirit days, students and staff are invited to dress (or do their hair) in certain ways.
| Month | Focus Character Trait | Spirit Day Date and Theme |
| September | Safety | September 30 — School Colors Day |
| October | Compassion & Empathy | October 28 — Unusual Hair Day |
| November | Leadership | November 18 — College Day |
| December | Growth Mindset | December 16 — Pajama Day |
| January | Respect | January 27 — Superhero Day |
| February | Responsibility | February 24 — Hat Day |
| March | Work Ethic | March 31 — Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day |
| April | Integrity | April 28 — Team Day |
| May | Problem Solving | May 26 — Rainbow Day |
| June | Review Traits | June 16 |
Viking Vouchers
One of the goals of PBIS is to increase the number of positive interactions between staff and students. Viking Vouchers are used to show appreciation to a student from a staff member. Vouchers can be given anywhere in the school to students demonstrating being safe, respectful, and responsible.
Teachers and staff award Viking Vouchers to recognize students who are following school-wide and classroom expectations. Students put their vouchers into a class bucket, and every week, our principal draws one name from each class to receive a prize! The entire school can also earn all-school prizes, such as a popcorn treat at lunch for filling an entire bin with vouchers!
