Welcome to the 2011-2012 team: Sheila,Travis, Veronica , Chris, Deborah, Tatyana, Adrienne, Dan, Alisia, Gina, James and Annette!

B.E.S.T Team Members: Darryl Hawthrone, Heather Westerman, Michael Noche, Stacey Porter, Phitsamay Sosanavongsa, Fred Frailey, Travis Cunningham, Dan Chambliss, Sheila Sidqe,Tatyana Palischuck, Chris Bach, Deborah Deavila, James Geivett, Veronica Matos, Mary DeChance, Alisia Cruz, Gina Lopez, Adrienne Ruggles, Annette Weiskircher and Amy Perdigone

At Highlands High School (HHS) the B.E.S.T Team is comprised of the school Principal, Vice Principal, ROTC Teacher, Special Education Teachers, Guidance Technicians, Parent, Counselors, English Teacher, Parent Coordinator, Community Member, P.E Teacher, Teacher Librarian, and Program Specialists.

B.E.S.T is based on the Positive Behavior Interventions & Strategies (PBIS) Model. The focus is a proactive approach to school-wide discipline and aims to:

• Provide a clear system for all expected behaviors
• Create and maintain a productive, safe environment
• Establish clear expectations
• Make data-based decisions
• Provide positive behavior interventions & support
• Enhance student academic & social success