BCPS uses a system that rewards students immediately following positive behavior, making that behavior more likely to occur in the future. For example, in order to improve Northwestern’s school climate, the team adopted a positive behavior system called the “Northwestern Way” in 2018. This approach includes a “Bearcat Bucks” system to reward students for showing up ready to learn and for meeting behavior expectations. Moving forward, Northwestern may not continue these practices however as it will be transformed into a K–12 arts academy thanks to a bond approved by voters in November 2021.