🐾 B.A.R.K.
What does the B in B.A.R.K. stand for?
Be Prepared
When the bell rings, should you immediately start talking and packing up? What should you do?
No. Wait for the teacher's directions.
What should you do when someone else is talking?
Listen and don't interrupt.
What is one thing good teammates do when someone is speaking?
Listen.
You see trash on the floor that you didn't drop. What could you do?
Pick it up and throw it away.
What does the A in B.A.R.K. stand for?
Act Responsibly
What should you do when a teacher gives you a direction?
Listen and follow it.
What should you do if you need help?
Ask appropriately / raise your hand / use the class procedure.
Should one person do all the work during a group project?
No. Everyone should participate.
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What should you do?
Stay calm and handle it respectfully.
What does the R in B.A.R.K. stand for?
Respect Others
You finish your work early. What is a responsible thing to do?
Check your work, read, work quietly, or ask what you can do next.
Is it okay to use someone else's supplies without asking?
No. Ask first.
Your group disagrees about an idea. What is the best thing to do?
Listen to everyone's ideas and respectfully discuss the options.
You don't understand an assignment. What should you do instead of sitting there doing nothing?
Ask the teacher or appropriately ask for help.
What does the K in B.A.R.K. stand for?
Keep Safe
Why is it important to clean up after yourself?
It shows responsibility and respect for the classroom.
Why should you walk instead of run inside the classroom?
For safety.
A teammate makes a mistake. What should you do?
Help them instead of making fun of them.
Your friends are talking while the teacher is giving important directions. What should you do?
Listen to the teacher and stay focused.
Your friend is making jokes about another student. You know the jokes are making the student uncomfortable. Which part of B.A.R.K. should you remember?
Respect Others / Keep Safe
The teacher says, "We are lining up." Your friend says, "Ignore them—we have plenty of time." What should you do?
Follow the teacher's direction and line up appropriately.
You accidentally make a mess while working on a project. What should you do?
Clean it up and take responsibility for it.
Your group has 5 minutes left and your project isn't finished. What should your team do?
Work together, communicate, stay focused, and divide up the remaining jobs.
You notice a classmate is being left out during a group activity. What could you do?
Include them and make sure they have a way to participate.