Points & Recognition
Recognize positive behavior in just 3 clicks, with the same system in every classroom.
Praise & Student Recognition
Celebrate the Behaviors that Matter Most
Set a school-wide standard for student praise and recognition:
- Give Fast Digital Praise: Recognize positive student actions and behavior in just three clicks.
- Promote School-Wide Values: Establish clear expectations so your teachers know which positive actions to look for and celebrate.
- Easily Reward Attendance: Automate student points for attending events or showing up to school consistently.
The best thing about Minga is the ability to reward my students for participation. I’m able to build a school community that’s interested in showing up to things and having fun. My job is the Director of Fun, and Minga helps me be the Director of Fun.
Steven Piña
Activities Director, Monterey High School, CA
Student Points & Rewards
Build a Custom Points and Reward System
Design a points program that fits your school’s unique needs. Choose how students earn points and what they can buy with them.
- Set Point Levels: Decide how many points various behaviors are worth to match your school’s priorities.
- Custom Reward Store: Add the incentives your students actually want, like skip the lunch line or event tickets.
- Redemption Tracking: See which rewards students pick the most so you can keep your school store full of the best items.
Gamification
Encourage Engagement With Friendly Competition
Create active student participation by turning daily school life into fun and engaging challenges:
- Live Leaderboards: Display real-time rankings to celebrate top performers and motivate students to reach their next milestone.
- Team & House Systems: Organize your student body into teams or houses to collaborate and compete for points.
- Interactive Polls & Challenges: Reward engagement on digital polls and challenges to keep students connected and involved.
Top Features
Points & Recognition Pricing
Basic
For schools seeking basic digital tooling.
Basic Functionality
- Basic praise system
- Customizable points and rewards
- Teacher dashboard
More
Plus
For most schools that want less friction, better visibility, and more impact without extra work.
Everything in Basic, and:
- Trend insights
- Parent summary
- Historical reporting
- Student grade integration
More
Premium
For schools and districts that want a high-touch, consultative experience.
Everything in Plus, and:
- Dedicated CSM for fail-safe guidance
- Priority support for rapid problem solving
- Strategic leadership advisory & teacher/staff enablement
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Unmatched Support —
Go Live in Just 2 Weeks!
Dedicated Customer
Success Manager
“We make setup simple with a customized launch plan for your school’s PBIS Rewards needs.”
Integrates Seamlessly
With Your SIS
Roster all your students, staff, schedule and class data automatically with MingaSync.
And dozens more
Live Training &
Instant Support
“Join live PBIS Rewards training sessions from MingAcademy for admin, teachers and even students.”
FAQs – Points & Recognition
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a proactive, evidence-based framework that improves school climate by promoting positive behavior and reducing disciplinary issues. Through a three-tiered system, PBIS focuses on teaching, reinforcing, and supporting appropriate behaviors to enhance students’ academic, social, and emotional success. Tools like behavior tracking and rewards systems, such as those offered by Minga, align with PBIS to streamline implementation and foster a positive school environment.
Yes! Minga tracks points for students, including when, why, and from whom. A leaderboard shows top performers and team totals, and it can be made public for real-time scoring if desired.
Yes, PBIS does work in high schools! Unlike traditional PBIS systems designed for younger students, Minga motivates high schoolers with peer recognition, team-based goals, and opportunities to earn points through activities, challenges, and praise.
Positive Behavior Strategies are proactive, evidence-based practices that set students up for success before problems start. They focus on building a classroom and school environment where expectations are clear, routines are predictable, and positive choices are taught, practiced, and recognized.
Instead of waiting for misbehavior and reacting with consequences, these strategies make positive behavior the default by regularly teaching what “right” looks like, reinforcing it when you see it, and giving students tools to self-regulate and get back on track when they slip.
Any device! Teachers can scan a student’s Digital ID or search by name or number on phones, tablets, or computers. They can also assign points directly from their My Class dashboard for quick and easy classroom management
Yes! You can grant and remove point-awarding privileges to students or student leaders as needed.
Funny you should ask. Check out how we compare to PBISRewards, 5-Star Students & School Mint Hero
Still on the Fence About a Student Points & Rewards System?
Explore our resources below to see if this innovative tool is the right fit to reduce your operational burden.
Behavior & Rewards Brochure
Download the key features and benefits of Minga’s PBIS Rewards solution at a glance.
PBIS Rewards Case Study
By embracing Minga’s PBIS Rewards system, Sanger West High fostered positive behaviors and built a vibrant community culture.
Campus-Wide Points
Discover how to ignite school spirit with student rewards & points, making your school feel more connected.
