Rules
What are Rules?
Rules are a guide for conduct or action
What is a Law?
Laws are rules of conduct or action that a nation (USA) or group of people agree to follow. These are based on our countries constitution.
A student falls off the swing set and is crying. I decide to tell the teacher.
Is this telling, or tattling?
Telling!
Another student seems to have gotten hurt. When physical harm is involved, it is safe for everyone to get help from a trusted adult.
What should you do if you want to talk during the lesson?
Raise your hand
wait to be called on
You can skateboard without a license.
True or False
False,
In the state of Florida, skateboarding without a license is illegal.
What is a rule that you have at school?
Raise your hand
stay in your seat
be kind to others
etc
Identify 1 Law that you know
No Stealing
Wear a Seatbelt
Traffic Rules (Speed Limit, etc)
ETC
I drop my paper on the floor. I tell the student next to me to get it. They say no. I raise my hand to tell the teacher.
Is this telling, or tattling?
Tattling.
This can be resolved without the instructor. The student has a right to choose whether to help you. You did not use your manners, and should pick up the paper yourself.
Next time, try asking them if they can help you.
Where should personal belongings be during class?
Put away
In a bag
In a cubby
You can sing in the public wearing a swimsuit.
True or False?
False.
In the state of Florida, it is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
What is a rule you have at home?
Chores
Curfew
Bedtime
Dinner Rules
ETC
At what age can you legally have alcohol in Florida?
21 years old
Your table is doing a project together. One of the students is not sharing the materials. You tried talking to them, but they ignored you. You raise your hand to tell the teacher.
Is this tattling, or telling?
Telling.
You tried to talk it out with the peer, but they ignored you. There was no safe way to get the materials from the peer.
For the safety of everyone it is best to ask for the instructors help if you have exhausted all options.
What should we do if a peer raised their hand to speak during class?
Listen to our peers
make eye contact
You can sell oranges on the sidewalk.
True or False
False.
In Miami Beach, it is illegal to sell oranges on the sidewalk.
What is a rule in the community?
Be kind to others
treat others with respect
socially appropriate behavior
At what age can you vote for government officals / president?
18 years old!
On a field trip, a student keeps leaving the group. Should I tell a staff near me, or is that tattling?
You should tell staff near you. It is dangerous for one of your classmates to be wandering on their own.
If staff have not noticed the peer wandering, please alert them for the peer's safety.
What are the rules of meditation?
Quiet
No Talking
No Phones
ETC
It is illegal to roll a barrel down the street.
True or False?
True.
In the city of Pensacola, rolling a barrel down the street is considered illegal. You may also face a fine, depending on the contents of your barrel.
What is a consequence of not following the rules?
Privileges can be revoked whether at school, home, or in the community.
What are the consequences of breaking the law?
Police Officer could get involved.
You may have to do Community Service.
You could go to court, or jail.
It will remain on your record which could make it difficult to get a job.
A student leaves the classroom without permission, walking by the staff at the door. Should I tell staff?
What are the rules when watching a movie?
Appropriate volume
You can chat with your friends, but make sure others can hear/see the movie
puzzles and activities can be utilized if you ASK the instructor for PERMISSION
If you had good behavior, you receive a Friday Treat
You have to pay for parking, even if you use an animal as transportation.
True or False
True
In the state of Florida, the law states you must pay for the parking meter if you tie an elephant, goat or alligator to it.