Houses
Should you ask for points?
No!
How many Sinclair Family Expectations are there?
10
How many Sinclair Family Expectations are there?
There are 10 Sinclair Family Expectations.
Xavier was sharing an idea in class and Jamie blurted out that the idea was silly. Would Jamie earn a point for his behavior?
No - Jamie should show respect for other students and their ideas.
What is the meaning behind the symbol of the raven?
The raven stands for honesty.
What is one way you can earn points?
Responses will vary.
True or False: When a substitute is present, you do not have to follow the rules.
False - You should always follow the rules.
Your class was walking in the hallway when your classmate noticed trash on the floor. She picked it up and threw it in the trash. Would that student earn points for her house?
Yes - picking up trash and keeping our school clean is a way to earn points.
What does the color yellow represent for the falcons?
Yellow means persistence - never giving up!
True or False: Being on the Principal’s Honor Roll or the A/B Honor Roll, Having Perfect Attendance for the Quarter, or being chosen as a Good Citizen will earn your house points.
True
True or False: You should be quiet, keep your hands to yourself, and stay in your place in line when walking in the hallways.
True
A student pulls a girl’s hair on the bus everyday even though the girl asked him not to. Another student tells the person who pulls the hair that it is not okay and asks the girl to sit with her the next day so she will be safe from bullying. Would the girl’s kind behavior earn the house points?
Yes - showing kindness to others is a way to earn points.
Which house represents respect and is purple?
The hawks are purple and represent respect.
Where can you find the total number of points for your house?
You can find the total number of points for your house/nest on the bulletin board by Mr. Spreemann's classroom.
True or False: You should always be honest, no matter the circumstances.
True
Katie is having a hard time learning how to read. She works really hard and tried her best everyday. At the end of one week, she was able to read more words than she could on Monday. Would Katie’s behavior earn her house points?
Yes - she showed a growth mindset.