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Students showcase PBIS 'house' system at Carlynton junior/senior high
Summary
Students and a school presenter described a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) house system at the junior/senior high, reporting new academic labs, use of IXL benchmarking, house points redeemable at a house store, and district partnerships that have led other schools to visit the program.
Students and a school presenter showcased the junior/senior high’s PBIS house system at the Feb. 18 board meeting, describing how house teams, competitions and incentives are used to boost attendance, engagement and school climate.
The presenter (speaker 6) outlined academic supports added to the schedule — a math lab and an English lab — and the use of the IXL online program to benchmark student skills. She said IXL data are used to create small‑group instruction and personalized practice; for seventh and eighth grades she cited counts of skills in various mastery categories as an example of how the tool maps student progress.
Student house leaders described house‑selection rituals, chants, house symbols and the "best day ever" attendance incentive. One student said the houses bring students together beyond friendship groups: "It's really fun to just have everyone excited to get together," a house leader said, describing interhouse activities and assemblies.
The presenter credited a cohort relationship with the Ron Clark Academy and support from Huntington Bank for funding visits and professional learning. She said several districts have visited the school to observe the house program, and the school plans to present at regional conferences in March.
Why it matters: The presentation highlighted local efforts to connect behavior management and positive incentives with academic supports. Administration said longer‑term outcome data (attendance changes, referrals, mastery gains) are not yet available but officials expect measurable growth over several years.
Provenance: Presentation begins with the junior/senior high report and student remarks in the early portion of the agenda and continues through student Q&A during the administrative segment of the meeting.
