Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

2016-2017 Silver Model School

2017-2018 Gold Model School

2018-2019 Silver Model School

2020-2021 Model School Resilience Award

Pine Ridge is a Positive Behavior Support School! PBS is a program supported by Lake County Schools and the University of South Florida to promote and maximize academic achievement and behavioral expectations.  So what exactly is PBS?  It is a school-wide program for helping all students achieve important learning and social goals.  We know that when good behavior and teaching come together, our students at Pine Ridge will excel.  Pine Ridge is proud to be a PBS school!

As part of the PBS program, we have established 4 clear school-wide expectations for the behavior we expect in all areas of our school.  We call these our BEAR Expectations:

Be Prepared   Eager to Learn   Accept Responsibility   Respect Everyone

Our school-wide expectations provide for a safer school environment, give more time for instruction and provide common language for everyone.  We explicitly teach those expectations to the students and reward them with Bear Bucks for their above and beyond behavior.  The expectations for all student behavior is clear throughout our campus.  So ask your student "What are the BEAR Expectations?"  "How do you earn a Bear Buck?"

Pine Ridge believes that in helping students practice good behavior, we will build a school community where all students have a positive environment where they can succeed and grow.