A safe and orderly environment is the highest priority at District Heights Elementary School. Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) is a pro-active, team based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of prosocial skills, and the use of data-based problem solving strategies for addressing existing behavior concerns. The ultimate goal of PBIS is to increase student academic performance, decrease problem behavior, increase safety, and establish positive school climates through research-based strategies and systems.