Recess Expectations
This is what you should do when the whistle blows.
Stop playing, line up quietly.
This is what your body and voice should be doing during a lesson.
Listen and stay quiet unless called on.
This is how everyone should share ideas in a group.
Take turns and let everyone talk
You are upset. This is what you should do instead of yelling or slamming things.
Pause and take a deep breath.
This is what technology should be used for at school.
Learning and classwork
This is what you should do if someone asks you to stop a game or says you're being too rough.
Stop and respect their space.
This is what you should do before blurting out answers.
Raise your hand (and wait to be called on).
This is what to do if you disagree with someone’s idea.
Disagree respectfully and explain your thinking
A classmate makes a joke about you and people laugh. Your face feels hot and you want to snap back. What is the best choice?
Pause, use my coping strategies, and talk to a teacher if you need support.
personal information (full name, address, passwords)
If there's a disagreement in a game, this is the best way to solve it.
Talk it out or ask an adult for help.
This is what to do when you make a mistake in class.
Keep trying, ask for help, or learn from it.
This is how you should speak to group members, even when you’re frustrated.
Use respectful words and a calm tone
This is who can talk to is something is really bothering you.
Teacher, counselor, or trusted adult
This is what you should do before clicking a strange link or pop-up.
DON'T CLICK and tell a teacher
This is what you should do if you see someone alone at recess.
Invite them to play or check on them.
This is how you show respect to classmates and teachers.
Use kind words, be polite, and follow directions.
Your group is working, but one person is doing everything and others are just watching. What should happen instead?
Everyone shares the work and helps equally
This is what you should do if you say something hurtful in the heat of the moment.
Apologize and try to fix it.
This is the consequence for playing games on your computer.
Conduct points
This is what you should do is equipment breaks or you find something unsafe on the playground.
Tell a teacher right away.
When transitioning between classes, this is how you should move and act.
Quietly and responsibly, laptops are closed in the hallway.
This is what to do when your group finishes early.
Check work, help others (with permission), or start extension work/work for another class (with permission) quietly
You studied really hard for a quiz and still didn’t get the grade you hoped for. You feel frustrated and embarrassed. What should you do next?
Take a breath, ask the teacher for help (attend tutoring), and keep trying instead of giving up
This is what to do if your device isn't working or you make a mistake on it.
Stay calm and tell a teacher right away.