We’re excited to share that Lewis Elementary has been recognized by California PBIS with a Silver award!
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 how things are going and make changes 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.
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.
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.
We’re proud of this milestone—and excited to keep growing together!