Should Your Rather?
My friend Paul is new and sitting alone in the cafeteria. My friends don't want to eat with him because he is from the Green team. "We don't eat with people from the Green team," They said.
To ROAR, should I eat with Paul or eat with my friends?
Eat with Paul
According to the Matrix, cussing in the hallway is okay because we are now in Middle School and growing up.
T/F
False
"I'm laughing LOUD in the classroom!"
Does this behavior meet the expectations of the classroom?
NO
When the bell is about to ring, should I rather run so that I won't be late, or ask a teacher for a pass?
Which decision will help me to ROAR?
Ask a teacher for a pass
According to the Matrix, we should clean up after ourselves in the cafeteria this year only on Wednesdays.
T/F
False. Every day.
"My head is down in the classroom!"
Does this behavior meet the expectations of the classroom?
No
Should you rather go straight to the Cafeteria Line first when you are starving and ready for lunch, or sit down first?
Which decision will help me ROAR?
Sit down first.
According to the Matrix, I should take care of our school property.
T/F
True
"I look out (advocate) for myself!"
Does this behavior meet the expectations of the classroom?
Yes
When I feel stressed and overwhelmed, should I breathe and leave the classroom on my own to take a walk in the hallway, or should I rather send a quick note to my teacher or an email to my counselor?
Which decision will help me ROAR?
Send a note to your teacher or an email to your counselor
According to the Matrix, if someone is in my face and annoying me, I can breathe, use calming strategies and push them away from me.
T/F
False. You can be disciplined for this behavior, and you can hurt someone.
Breathing and calming strategies are positive. Seek help from an adult when someone puts his/her hands on you.
"I listen actively, in the classroom!"
Does this behavior meet the expectations of the classroom?