All things APCS
What does the A in the APCS stand for?
Accountability
Give one example of how you could show accountability in the cafeteria?
- Eat your food first
- Indoor voice/ Voice Level 2
- Use cafeteria supplies appropriately
Never ever give up.
(And do it with a positive attitude)
Give one example of how you can be caring in the cafeteria.
- Using your manners ( saying please and thank you)
- Asking a friend in your class to sit by you
- Keeping your personal space
Give one example of how you can be safe in the hallway.
- Walk in a single line with your class
- Walk on the right side of the hallway
- Use walking feet
What voice level should you be at in the hallway?
Voice level 0
No. Susie could be accountable by walking over to the garbage and putting her paper towel in.
Math is really hard and you don't really understand the directions. What can you do to show perseverance?
- Ask the teacher for help
- Don't give up
- Give it your best effort
Why is it important to be caring?
- Makes people feel good
- Helps others to feel included
Is this an example or non-example of being safe:
When Dr. Millers bus is called he yells "Beep Beep! Move out of the way!" and pushes past everyone in the hallway to run to his bus!
Non- example!
Extra 50 pts: How can Dr. Miller be safe instead?
What does the S stand for in the APCS?
Safety
Ian is in the hallway and sees his kindergarten teacher! He wants to shout out and say " Hi Mrs. Filiaggi!" What could Ian do to be accountable?
Stay in line with a voice level 0 and give a quite wave to Mrs. Filiaggi.
Is this an example or non- example of perseverance:
You got a bad grade on a test and say " I am never going to get a good grade! This is too hard, I give up!
- Nonexample
Extra 50 pts: How can you show perseverance instead?
Out on the playground Lucy notices that Andy is sitting on the bench all by himself. What should Lucy do?
Invite Andy to play with her and her friends.
When Ben is on the bus, his friends are standing up and walking around while the bus is moving! What should Ben do?
- Stay in his seat
- Encourage his friends to sit down while the bus is moving
What does the C stand for in the APCS
Caring
When Kayla arrives to school she walks all around the building. When she finally arrives to her classroom she is late! How can Kayla make an accountable choice the next time?
Go straight to breakfast or her classroom
How can you show perseverance in special?
- Try your best and don't give up
- Have a positive attitude
Give one example of how you can be caring on the bus
- Give others personal space
- Use kind words
- Wave to your bus driver when you get on the bus
Give an example of how you can be safe at recess.
- Report dangerous situations
- Use the designated playground areas
What does the P stand for in the APCS
Perseverance
Give an example of how you could be accountable in the LGI
1. Voice Level 0 when someone else is sharing
2. Voice Level 1 when you are speaking
Give one example of how you could show perseverance during arrival and dismissal?
- Calm body
- Eyes forward and ears listening
Terrance is playing at recess with his friends. His friends start to tease another student and call them mean names. What should Terrance do?
- Not join in and tell them to stop
- Ask the other student if they are okay
- If it keeps happening, tell an adult right away
Annabelle is eating her lunch in the cafeteria. Her friend has a chocolate chip cookie and asks Annabelle if she wants a bite! Annabelle has an allergy to peanuts. What should Annabella do to stay safe?
- Say "No thanks!" and only eat her food.