School Rules
List one rule that applies no matter where you are in the school.
Be Kind, be respectful, be aware of your surroundings, be helpful, go to your expected location, etc.
Someone is using the ball I want to use during recess. What should I do?
Join their game, play another game, look for another ball.
I call another student a name at recess. What is an appropriate consequence?
Write an conversation with an adult, apology note, sit out at recess, call home, etc.
I am really nervous about the test today. What can I do to calm down?
Take deep breaths, talk to friends, talk to Mrs. Keeton, remind myself I am prepared, do something fun, etc.
If I made a poor choice and had to go to the office who would I likely speak with?
Mr. Johnston or Mrs. Gylling
List three recess rules.
Hands/feet to self, use equipment the right way, stay in assigned areas, line up quickly when you hear the whistle.
Someone says they want to die. What should I do?
Tell my teacher or another adult right away.
I punch someone in the stomach because they aren't playing fair. What is a likely consequence?
Phone call home, office referral, structured recess.
I am SO MAD because someone is OUT in gaga ball and won't leave! What can I do to calm down?
Take a breath, count to 10, take a break from the game, ignore the other person, etc.
Name two areas out at recess that are off limits.
Outside the fence, hidden anywhere
List three hallway rules.
Low voice volume, walk in line, and hands/feet to self.
Someone says they are going to hurt someone else. What should I do?
Tell my teacher or another adult right away.
I was climbing on bathroom stalls, looking over the top, and making others uncomfortable. What is a likely consequence?
Phone call home, office referral, bathroom restrictions (having to use bathroom with escort).
My mom and dad have been arguing at home and it's really bothering me. What can I do?
Talk to mom and dad, go see Ms. Lilly, do something fun to distract myself, talk to Mrs. Keeton, etc.
List two examples of a healthy snack.
Granola bar, fruit, cheese & crackers
List four cafeteria rules.
Get everything you need the first time through the line, stay in your seat, food to self, low voice volume, clean up after yourself.
Someone wrote something inappropriate in the bathroom. What should I do?
Tell my teacher or another adult.
I was throwing food at lunch. What is a likely consequence?
Clean up mess I made, written reflection, note home, sitting alone at lunch, silent lunch in office.
I am feeling VERY silly today and have a lot of extra energy! What can I do to calm down without getting in trouble?
Ask my teacher to run an errand, ask my teacher for help/a movement break, use the calm down corner, etc.
Why is it important to have rules and expectations?
So everyone knows what to do, and how to be successful
List three bathroom rules.
Respect privacy, clean up after yourself, return to class quickly, go.flush.wash.
Someone is in my space and making me feel uncomfortable. What should I do?
Move away, tell the person to back up. If they continue, ask for help from an adult.
I refuse to do my work in Mrs. Keeton's class. What is a likely consequence?
Mrs. Keeton will give you an opportunity for a break or modify the task, then ask you to leave the learning environment.
My teacher called on me when I wasn't listening and everyone laughed. How can I handle it?
Laugh it off, ignore them, try to listen better next time, etc.
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