Great Expectations
Yes or no: We can chew gum in class.
NO!!!!! Fun fact: It can earn detentions!
What should you do when the teacher is giving directions?
Listen respectfully and keep your eyes on the teacher.
The student in front of you keeps turning around and touching your supplies. What do you do?
Calmly ask them to stop. If it continues, privately let the teacher know.
You feel frustrated after getting a math problem wrong. What should you do?
Take a breath, try again, and ask for help if you need it.
Should you have a drink around your computer?
No, because it could spill and ruin the laptop.
When do your lockers need to be locked?
During the day between all classes and after school until morning.
You’re done with your work but the rest of the class is still working. What should you do?
Stay quiet, complete other work for that class, do early finisher work if the teacher has some.
You are doing group work and someone in your group has a different idea than you.
What should you do?
Listen to their idea and talk it through as a group.
Don’t ignore them.
You feel sad but don’t want anyone to know. What’s something you can do to feel better at school?
Talk to a trusted adult or use a calming strategy like deep breathing.
You accidentally go to the wrong website. What should you do?
Close the tab and tell the teacher if needed.
You really need to go to the bathroom, when is a good time to go?
During the passing period or during a time in class when there is no instruction happening.
What is the best way to catch up after missing a class?
Check Google Classroom, check the Homework Blog, ask a friend, help yourself if there is a location for make up work. If all else fails, then you ask the teacher.
Someone is sitting alone at lunch. What should you do?
Invite them to join you or ask if you can join them. No one eats alone!
You got into a small argument with a friend and now you’re both upset. What’s a good way to make things better?
Let some time pass so things cool off and apologize (if needed).
Ask if you can talk things out calmly.
You notice a classmate playing a game during class. What should you do?
Focus on your work and let the teacher know if it keeps happening.
It is ELA and you realize you forgot your water bottle in PE. What should you do?
Wait! Leaving a class to track down a water bottle is never an option. Plus, you do not want to interrupt another class.
You get frustrated with an assignment and feel like giving up. What should you do before asking for help?
Take a deep breath, reread the directions, and try your best before asking.
You had an assignment due but you didn’t do it. What’s the best way to handle it?
Be honest. Teachers love the truth, but aren’t crazy about excuses or lies. We will figure out a way to get it done.
You’re feeling angry but don’t want to get in trouble. What’s a smart way to handle your anger in class?
Use a coping strategy like breathing, drawing, or asking for a quick break. Take a moment in the calm corner.
How should you carry your laptop?
Screen closed in the classroom. In the carrying case and zipped in the hallway.
How do we move through the hallways during a passing period?
Stay to the right, keep our voice level at a 2 or lower, walking only.
You notice a classmate is always blurting out and interrupting lessons. You’re getting annoyed. What’s a respectful way to deal with it?
Focus on your own behavior, and if it continues, talk to the teacher privately instead of reacting in class.
You are pretty sure someone near you is cheating. What should you do?
Tell the teacher privately what you suspect so the teacher can handle the issue.
You’re feeling overwhelmed during the school day and it’s hard to focus. What should you do to stay in control and get support?
Ask for a break, write down your feelings, or check in with your teacher.
Another student thinks touching your laptop is funny. What should you do?
Stay calm. Quietly talk to a teacher about it.