Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a data driven, systems approach to behavior modification The Westlake PBS team supports the school mission statement by focusing on teaching and rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing negative behaviors. We are learning about students behavior through data and research in order to create more positive, proactive and instructional environment for all our learners. The implementation of PBS has increased positive behaviors, decreased disciplinary referrals., and increased a academic instructional time in the classroom.

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

As most members of the Westlake community are aware, we have implemented a Positive Behavior Support program at Westlake Middle School.  As a part of this program we are striving to reward positive behavior as often as possible.  Students are reinforced with Westlake dollars when they are “caught” engaging in appropriate behaviors. Students then have the opportunity to spend these Westlake dollars at the school store. 

Since the school store is non-profit we rely on donations to keep it stocked.  We are in the process of organizing several fundraisers to help keep the store up and running.  We also welcome any donations families or community members would be willing to give towards our Positive Behavior Support Program.  Items we are looking for include: school supplies, healthy snacks, age appropriate games or toys and or a monetary donation.  A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated and would help to ensure the success of our PBS program.