Apex Elementary is one of the original 14 schools in Wake County that has implemented the Positive Behavior Support program. The purpose is to improve overall classroom and school climate to achieve higher academic |
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performance for all students. PBS is a whole school
process. PBS emphasizes prevention and reinforcement strategies. It is NOT a curriculum or a specific discipline program. PBS teaches behavior through proactive practices instead of reactions to inappropriate behaviors.
Apex Elementary students will learn about P.A.W.S. rules for the hallway, lunchroom, restroom, playground and buses. Students also learn a rap song for P.A.W.S. and the Cougar paw sign for quiet. We have implemented the Class Compliment cards and a positive sticker system for our buses as well. |
Click here to see how well P.B.S. and P.A.W.S. are working!
P.A.W.S. Passport
for all the P.A.W.S. information you need to know!!
Check back here throughout the year
for important P.A.W.S. updates!
written by our Music Teacher, Mrs. Baas, N.B.C.T.
Apex Elementary is really cool.
We have a lot of pride.
We are a great school.
Our Cougar Paws keep us on track everyday.
Here is what they mean.
They have a lot to say.
P is for Practice Responsibility.
A is for Act Kind and Respectfully.
W for Work Hard - your best everyday.
S for Stay Safe so you can go your way.
Got PAWS? (Oh Yeah) Got PAWS? (Uh huh)
It does a body good!
Got PAWS? (Oh Yeah) Got PAWS? (Uh huh)
It does a body good!
