do’s and don’t
Should your voice be on while a teacher is talking?
Don’t
There should be no voices on
A teacher is giving instruction and a student interrupts to ask a question. What expectation is not being followed?
Raising hand to speak when instruction is going on.
This is what you should do before making an important choice.
Stop and think if it is smart and safe
Do you raise your hand when you have a question or need something that is not an emergency?
Do! Yes you raise your hand if you have a question!
A teacher tells a student to stop talking, the student says ”you can’t tell me what to do”. What expectation isn’t being followed?
No talking back. We follow directions quickly and don’t talk back.
You made a mistake and the teacher asks what happened, what would be a smart choice
Tell the teacher the truth and take accountability.
Do you just walk out of the class even if it’s just to use the restroom?
Don’t, you always need to ask a teacher in the class to leave.
We are lining up for recess, everyone is yelling and not in line. What expectation is not being followed?
Not listening and following direction quickly.
During independent work time, your friend keeps talking and distracting you. A smart choice is to do this
Ignore or ask friend to nicely stop talking for now.
If someone makes you upset do you make them feel upset?
Don’t, you treat others the way you want to be treated.
A student needs a break, they raise their hand and ask and explain to a teacher why they need it. Was an expectation broken?
No! They followed the expected rules!
Someone accidentally bumps into you in line and you feel upset. A smart choice would be to do this first.
stay calm and use kind words
Do you get started on directions right after they are given?
Do! Follow directions quickly!
What do you do if someone starts trying to put their hands on you?
Walk away and find a teacher.
If you feel angry before making a choice, this can help you calm down and think clearly.
taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or asking for help