Friends? How many of us have them?
Friend or Foe? You don't have a pencil for science class, but don't want to get in trouble. You notice that your friend has 2. When you ask her for one she says no.
What is Friend. . . it's not their job to provide you with a pencil (what if their pencil breaks) . . . you should have your own writing utensil.
Bonus: This teacher does NOT allow you to sharpen pencils in her class, but will let you borrow one.
Shayla and Elle met up in the bathroom right before lunch. They argued last night online and they both are upset. Others are gathered around saying things like "you gone let her say that to you".
What we not gone do is . . . .
. . . be fighting in the bathroom, especially over some words
. . . stand around and watch a fight like this some type of fake reality show
. . . encourage our friends to partake in barbaric behavior that will end up with suspension or worse
You should NOT do this in the halls.
Run
Bonus: But you should travel this way in the halls (200 points for a correct response)
When I want to know what my grade is I should check this website/app.
Gradebook or Progressbook
Treat people with "this" word that starts with the same letter as the first grade you completed once enrolled in school.
Kindness
Bonus: You don't have to like or be friends with everyone, but you do have to treat them with this.
Friend or Foe? You have class with Saraya and frequently work together in groups, but at lunch she doesn't sit with you.
What is Friend . . . I mean did you even ask her to sit with you? Also, she can have other friends and still be cool with you.
Harrison is tired because he stayed up late playing his PS5. When his teacher gets on him about paying attention every bone in his body wants to say something to her and then walk out but
What we not gone do is . . .
. . . be rude to our teacher when we are the ones that can't stay focused.
. . . not take accountability for our own choices.
. . . think we grown and can just get up and walk out whenever we want to.
Your primary goal at school is to . . .
Learn
True or False. I should ask my teacher about extra credit when there is only one week left in the quarter, but I want my grade to increase.
False. You should have asked about your grade when it first dropped. Checking your grade regularly will help avoid this situation.
It is said that if you do this before you act, that it will help to avoid unpleasant outcomes.
Think
BONUS: What is a specific question you could ask yourself before saying something to a peer/teacher?
Ex: Is what I am going to say kind/nice?
BONUS ****Double Points*****
What do you do?
Kelsee messages you on tik-tok and says "it's on sight". But when you see her in the breakfast line she waves like she never even said anything.
Answers may vary
- Pull her aside and ask her about the message. Maybe someone else has her log-in and sent the message.
- Ignore her for now and get a trusted adult to help mediate the situation
It's mad hot outside and you know it's going to be hot at school too. You want to wear this outfit you have but you know it is out of dress code. You think of wearing it anyways but,
What we not gone do is . . .
. . . be purposely out of dress code knowing we gone get sent to the office and our parents called.
. . . think that recess is an option when we couldn't even wear the correct clothes/shoes to school
. . . pretend like we didn't know because that won't work
True or False? School is not where you come to socialize and make friends.
False. School is the primary place where most children make friends and grow relationships. But it is important to know that your free time is the best time to do that.
Bonus Question: What two times of the day represent your personal time? (200 points)
How often should you check your grades on Progressbook?
At least once per week. But more often is an accurate answer as well.
If you complete a task the correct way the first time you do it, then you won't have to do this?
Complete the task again.
Friend of Foe? your "friend" calls you on a group Facetime. When you get in you notice that someone who you don't like is on. Your "friend" knows you don't like this person.
What is possible Foe! I mean are they trying to set you up? You definitely need to talk to them to see what they were thinking!
You just got a B on your test and you are upset that you didn't get an A. You are allowed to be disappointed but,
What we not gone do is . . .
. . . complain out loud when there are people who may have gotten a lower grade
. . . start asking people the grade they earned to try and make ourselves feel better
. . . cry, because it's not that deep. It's one grade, and a B is an above average grade.
Playing rough with your friends including but not limited to hitting, slapping, tripping, wrestling, pinching, and pushing, is not permitted at school and can be written up in a referral described as this.
Horseplay
Other Reasons for a referral include
F_________ C___________
Not F______ D________ or I___________
Being D____________ or D____________
True or False? In order to make Honor Roll for the quarter I need to have straight A's.
False.
BONUS
But you can't have any of these letters in order to earn ANY academic award.
Don't be afraid to fail. The only way you fail is if you don't do this.
Try
Friend or Foe? You and James get into arguments all the time where he frequently says SUPER mean things to you. He always apologizes, but then repeats the behavior.
What is Foe . . . Being mean is a choice. Once or twice is a mistake. . . more than that is an active choice. He can find someone else to be mean to!
John just gave an answer that literally makes no sense to you. You are irritated that no one chosen has given the right answer, you want to say something but remember that
what we not gone do is . . .
. . . yell out answers and block the growth of our peers. Teachers call on certain students for a reason and we can wait our turn.
. . . yell out things like "OMG" or "Are you serious" because we don't want to make others feel less than.
. . . call names because . . I mean. . . who does that?
Name a reason why students are required to turn their phones in or keep them put away in their lockers.
Answers may vary
**************SPLIT QUESTION*****
Your grades are broken into 3 categories one of those groups being classwork which is worth 40% of your grade. What are the other 2 categories and percentages?
Homework 10% and Tests/Quizzes 50%
A good person will do the right thing even when ___________
No one is watching!
This is a testament to true character!