 While by using positive reinforcement to reward the good instead of punishing the bad, teachers at Kelleyer School have seen incredible results from this simple change. Mal Meyer went to the school to see the results in action for this week's Golden Apple. Kelleyer School is holding their monthly prize drawing. When a janitor, bus driver, cook or teacher notices a good behavior, they write it down on a slip that goes into the bin to give students a little reward. It also gives them the idea that Mustang Pride just isn't in my classroom. It's everywhere I go I'm going to show my Mustang Pride. Mustang Pride is a school's version of PBIS, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports. It's an all-encompassing culture from the song produced by art teacher Eric Carlson to the ping-pong balls that students also get for good behavior like Jaren who had three. Because I'm really good today. If they reach their goal, classes or even the entire school can win something like a party. Eric Carlson uses them to reward students for going above and beyond during the lessons. When they hit that higher-order thinking question, they get it. And there's a little extra boost because it's a ping-pong point. Carly Anson helped put together the model with the help of a team about seven years ago. She says there's a more positive atmosphere since they implemented the system. They feel like they're included and so it's a positive feeling when you walk in and that's what we really strive for. Something Carlson agrees with. When I first came to Kellier, I could tell there was a positive atmosphere and that doesn't happen on accident. The school's principal says that under the program, the school has seen an increase in attendance and decrease in disciplinary referrals. In Kellier with this week's Golden Apple, I'm Mal Meyer, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.