Transportation
When you are going to and from school, what is the expectation for seat belts?
Wear them around your waist and across your opposite shoulder from the buckle.
Where do electronics from home get turned in every morning?
In the box to be stored in the office
What is the symbol for "I need water"?
Put up 3 fingers in the shape of a 'w'
What is the expectation for entering the classroom in the morning?
Bonus point if team included Tell Me Something Good/Morning Meeting.
What is a tootle?
A tootle is a "tattle," but for good behaviors.
Bonus if they mention that you cannot tootle yourself.
Is it EVER, EVER, EVER okay to show ANY OTHER PERSON your privates on the bus?
Hard NO! This behavior will result in bus referral or even suspension.
Are we allowed to wear flip flops at Excel? What happens if you do?
All shoes must have a back strap, so no flip flops. If you choose to wear flip flops, the consequence is that you have to stay inside the classroom all day.
Name 4 ways we all agreed upon to treat each other when signing the Social Contract?
Answers may vary.
What is our routine for cleaning up after lunch?
1. Throw away your trash.
2. Get your cloth wet
3. Wring it out to make sure it doesn't drip
4. Wipe down your desk and rehang your cloth
5. Sit in your seat and wait for adult instructions
What noises should come out of the bathroom?
Mostly silence, an occasional fart. NOT singing/yelling/talking to yourself, guys we hear it in the classroom.
Your brother is goofing around and hits you. How should you respond?
With your body: Keep your hands to yourself.
With your words (Quietly): You could ask him to stop. You could tell him you don't want to horseplay.
What items can you bring from home?
Clothes, lunchbox, any homework/paperwork given, tech for bus (goes to Ms. Stephanie)
Name three replacement words to use instead of profanity.
Answers will vary. The answer cannot sound too like the profanity being replaced.
You need a drink desperately, the teacher is not looking your way this very second. What should you do?
Use the water symbol. Wait for a staff member to say yes. Then, get up quickly and quietly and walk to the water fountain.
Hannah, Jake, Donivyn, Ephraim, or Adam
You're almost home, but you want to stand up to wave to your friend as you drive by. Should you put your arms, feet, head, or body out the window to say hello?
No ma'am. Please keep all items and body parts out of the isle and inside the windows at all times.
Above all: What are the four big school rules?
Be safe, be kind, be respectful, be responsible.
Name the Big 3 behaviors that result in a PF.
Assault, Eloping, and Creating an Unsafe Environment.
The teacher has put up a time out symbol, but your classmates don't see it. You yell "Shut Up!" and then YOU get in trouble. What could you have done instead?
Put up your own timeout symbol and silently try to get your peer's attention with it.
Who shared that their favorite place to eat was Papa John's Pizza?
Steven
Someone is causing a giant kerfuffle on the bus. You are not apart of the problem. What should you do?
MYOB. Sit quietly and respectfully, waiting for an adult to handle the situation.
On the playground, a group of friends starts playing a game of tag and racing each other. What rule are they breaking? What might happen?
They are breaking the no racing, no chasing and hands-off rules. They may end up getting into a fight because someone pushes too hard or they may get in trouble.
Your good buddy is mad and throwing chairs. He's yelling profanity and instigating peers. He tells you to "Get the F--- away!" What should you do?
This is an excellent opportunity for showing grace and space.
You're out on the playground and someone blows a whistle. You look up, but it isn't your staff. What should you do?
Freeze, Hands on knees.
What is Mrs. Williams' favorite color?
Green!