We’re excited to share that all we have achieved a Districtwide milestone. This year, all Downey Unified schools earned CA PBIS recognition—4 Platinum, 2 Gold, 13 Silver, and 1 Bronze—showing our shared commitment to safe, welcoming schools where every student can thrive. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. In simple terms, it means we teach, practice, and celebrate the positive behaviors that help our students learn and feel safe at school.
Here’s what PBIS looks like on our campus:
- Clear expectations: Students know what being respectful, responsible, and safe looks like in classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
- Teaching and practice: Staff model routines and help students practice them, just like any other skill.
- Positive recognition: We celebrate students when they meet expectations—through shout-outs, notes home, and schoolwide recognition.
- Extra help when needed: Some students benefit from additional check-ins or small-group support, and we provide that.
- Continuous improvement: We regularly review our progress and make adjustments to better support students.
What this award means for families and students: Calmer classrooms, stronger relationships, more time spent learning, and a school where every child is safe, known, and included.
This recognition is a team effort. Thank you to our students for showing leadership, to our staff for their daily care and consistency, and to our families for reinforcing our school values at home.