School Smarts
You squeak your wet shoes in the hall because your friend thinks it's funny.
Unexpected
Even though your friend is laughing, you should not squeak your shoes in the hallway. This could be distracting to other students and staff.
When you get home from school, you drop your stuff at the door because you're tired.
Unexpected
You should put your things where they belong so no one trips over them.
In an elevator, you face the back wall to avoid looking at other people.
Unexpected
This can be viewed as rude towards other people.
It's ok to pick your nose around other people if you think nobody is watching you.
False
You should go to the bathroom and get a tissue.
You start talking at the same time someone else is talking.
Unexpected
Someone bumps into you in the hallway and you say "Ow!"
Expected
It is okay to say Ow when something hurts. But, remember, we do not want to yell in the hallway.
After eating, you put your dishes away and help clear the table. You accidentally drop a dish and say loudly "don't walk over here!"
Expected
In this situation, it would be okay to give other people a warning that there is a broken dish on the ground.
At a restaurant, you wait until everyone has their food before you start to eat.
Expected
It is respectful to wait until the other people at your table also get their food.
It's okay to call someone skinny, but not okay to call them fat.
False
You should not make judgements about others' appearances.
The group is having a conversation about videogames. You start talking about the weather this weekend.
Unexpected - off-topic comment
You're confused about what you are supposed to be doing for an activity so you look around the room to see what your classmates are doing.
Expected
This is an example of using social cues for help to get back on track!
Your parent asks you to stop playing video games, so you decide to finish the level you're on first.
Unexpected
This would be disrespectful to your parents.
When you are at the movies, your phone rings and you answer it just in case it might be important.
Unexpected
If something might be important, step outside of the theater to answer. If you are with an adult, make sure to get permission.
People want to hear all about a new movie if they haven't seen it yet.
False
This could be seen as bothersome to someone if they have not seen the movie yet.
The group is having a conversation about videogames. When there is a pause in conversation, you talk about the game you played on Roblox last night.
Expected - on-topic comment!
The class has a substitute teacher and you tell them the right way to do everything.
Unexpected
It is okay to help the teacher if they need it, but it is not your job to be the teacher.
You offer to help carry groceries into the house after a shopping trip.
Expected
This would be a helpful thing to do for your parents.
At the grocery store, you change your mind about getting something and just leave it on a nearby shelf.
Unexpected
You should put the item back where it belongs.
You should try to act interested in what other people talk about, even if you think it's boring.
True
This would be a respectful thing to do when talking with someone.
You say "I don't want to be his partner" when Ms. Taylor assigns partners for an activity.
Unexpected
You whisper to your class para to ask for help because you don't understand the question or the directions.
Expected
The para is there to help you, so it is okay to ask them for help, as long as you are being quiet and respectful.
After noticing the garbage is full, you empty it and replace it with a new bag.
Expected
This is a helpful thing to do for your parents.
You hold the door open for another person as you enter/leave the building.
Expected
This is a respectful thing to do for others.
If a person is talking about something you think is boring, it's okay to start talking about something completely different.
False
Just as how you would want someone to listen to you if you were talking about something that interests you, you should be respectful and listen to them too.
You say "I'm so bored, I want to go home!!" during a group game.
Unexpected - negative comment