School Rules
Scenario:
You and your friends are walking in the hallway while Ms. K is teaching next door
Question:
What should you do?
Walk quietly to where we are going
This expectation helps lessons run smoothly and saves time.
Following directions the first time
Scenario:
A classmate drops their folders and books on the way back to their classroom.
Question:
What should you do?
Be kind and help them pick it up
Scenario:
You want to sit on a bean bag or pillow.
Question:
What should you do first?
👉 Ask for permission
Scenario:
You and your friend finish your snacks and have trash on your desk and floor.
Question:
What should you do?
Throw it away 🗑️
Scenario:
You walk into class wearing a hoodie with the hood up.
Question:
What should you do?
👉 Take your hood down (no hoods in the building)
Scenario:
Your teacher is explaining an assignment, and your friend starts talking to you.
Question:
What should you do?
Tell your friend to listen to the teacher's instructions; encourage your friend to be respectful and follow the rules
Scenario:
Someone is being teased during recess.
Question:
Is this allowed? What could you do to help this person?
No! Teasing is a form of bullying.
Ask that person to play with you, and encourage others to be kind.
Scenario:
You need to use the restroom during class.
Question:
What should you do?
👉 Ask an adult to use the restroom; do not just leave!
Scenario:
There are pencils and papers on your desk at the end of class.
Question:
What should you do?
Take them with you or neatly stack them for the next day;
Scenario:
You are not sure if you’re allowed use a pen you found on the floor.
Question:
What should you do?
Ask the teacher in the classroom (it might be theirs!)
Scenario:
You start working before the teacher finishes talking.
Question:
What should you do instead?
👉 Listen and follow directions the first time
Scenario:
You feel angry at a classmate.
Question:
What should you do?
Kindly ask them to give you space; talk to an adult if the anger or frustration is really bad
Scenario:
You get up and walk around without asking; you need a break and leave the classroom.
Question:
Is this okay? What should you do instead?
Ask the teacher to take a break or use your break cue cards
(if your work is completed or you are working hard)
Scenario:
Class is about to end.
Question:
What should you check?
📝 My desk and floor for pencils and papers
Scenario:
You are in the cafeteria, not the classroom.
Question:
Do all school rules still apply?
👉 Yes! Follow all school rules everywhere
Scenario:
Someone is sharing their answer with the class.
Question:
What is the respectful thing to do?
Listen quietly 🤫
Raise your hand to share your answer 🙋♀️
Our classroom should feel safe for everyone.
What rule helps with this?
👉 Be kind; no bullying
Scenario:
You want to leave your seat during a lesson or use flexible or different seating options.
Question:
Can you switch seats and sit where you want?
👉No: Ask the teacher first!
Scenario:
You are lining up to leave the classroom.
Question:
What must be done first?
Put papers and pencils away; clean up your working area and throw away garbage