Safe
This expectation means keeping your hands and feet to yourself and using calm body language.
What is being safe?
What item must every student have readily available to show coping strategies
A coping skills card
What are two things students must do to be “ready to learn”
have materials out (Chromebook or water bottle as allowed) and follow directions
The three schoolwide expectations are: safe, mindful, and what?
Responsible
What is one classroom rule about staying on task when others misbehave?
Ignore peer misbehavior and focus on your work.
Name two actions students should do during arrival to keep themselves and others safe.
walking calmly to class and putting belongings in cubby/refrigerator
Students may take up to how many breaks in the morning and afternoon
Up to two breaks in the morning and two in the afternoon
Describe the expected behavior when asked to leave the classroom by staff.
Leave with staff immediately and follow staff instructions
Give one example and one non-example for the expectation “safe.”
example: walking calmly through metal detector; non-example: running items back into classroom after arrival
What items should remain on desks at dismissal when appropriate?
Only water bottles and Chromebooks moved to front table as directed.
Give one disadvantage of not following safety expectations in the classroom or hallway.
Causing injury, disrupting learning, or requiring removal to seclusion rooms
Name two examples of mindful behaviors that support peers during group sessions
Noticing others’ feelings and using appropriate coping strategies / supporting peers when stressed
List the active-listening expectations used when staff are speaking.
Eyes on the speaker, mouth quiet, both ears listening, body still, facing the speaker
What question set are students encouraged to ask themselves before speaking to others?
Is it true, Is it positive, Is it useful or necessary?
Give two examples of “do your best / growth mindset” classroom practices.
Participating in discussions and asking for help when needed
During transitions in the hallway, which side should students walk on and what voice level is expected?
stay on the right side and voice level 0 or 1
What are three nonverbal signals that someone needs more personal space?
stepping back, crossing arms, or looking away
What should students do when a peer is misbehaving and distracting them from learning?
Ignore the misbehavior and focus on the task or staff member
Name two dismissal routines that promote safety as students leave the building.
wait for your name to be called by Mr. Rob and walk slowly and calmly to the front to retrieve belongings
What is the expected voice level when waiting for dismissal in the classroom?
Voice level 2 or lower
Identify three features of an unsafe moment that would require use of the yellow or blue room.
Escalation of physical aggression, refusal to follow safety directions, or behavior that threatens others' safety
Explain how being present (slowing down) can reduce escalations and name one place breaks may occur.
helps students regulate emotions and prevents reactive behavior; breaks can occur in the hallway, breezeway, or yellow/blue room
Explain the academic incentive tied to SEL course completion and the credit value per semester.
Passing a semester of SEL can earn a .5 elective credit. Completing and passing a semester in Courseware earns 0.5 credits in Math and 0.5 credits in ELA per semester completed and passed.
Identify four behaviors that show respect and kindness as listed in the expectations.
observe boundaries, take accountability, agree to disagree, respect staff
Describe the policy on student materials and desk cleanliness at the end of the day.
Desk should be empty except for an allowed water bottle or Chromebook; pick up floor and throw away wrappers/containers.