Hallway Etiquette
While walking in the hallway, what should you do with your hands?
A. Swing them by your sides to keep your balance
B. Keep them to yourself, calm and still
C. Hold your friend’s shoulder so you don’t get lost
B. Keep them to yourself, calm and still
What is something you must always take with you when you go to the restroom?
A. A friend
B. Your bathroom pass
C. Your math notebook
B. Your bathroom pass
During work cycle, you’re focused, calm, and respectful. What voice levels are okay to use?
A. Level 3 or 4 — group talk and presentations
B. Level 1 or 2 — whisper or quiet partner voice
C. Level 0 — completely silent, no talking allowed ever
B. Level 1 or 2 — whisper or quiet partner voice
What can a teacher do to get your attention without interrupting the whole class?
A. Yell your name across the room
B. Gently put a hand on their shoulder (not during a lesson)
C. Clap loudly until they look up
B. Gently put a hand on their shoulder (not during a lesson)
You earned one checkmark today. How many minutes do you owe at recess?
A. Two minutes
B. Five minutes
C. Ten minutes
B. Five minutes
You notice a pencil on the floor while walking to the restroom. What should you do?
A. Pick it up and take it with you to the bathroom
B. Leave it there—it’s not your problem
C. Use the restroom first, then pick it up and take it to class
C. Use the restroom first, then pick it up and take it to class
When is it okay to turn off the lights in the bathroom?
A. When you’re finished and no one else is inside
B. Whenever you leave
C. Never
C. Never
You’re about to begin your work cycle. What three things should always be with you?
A. A snack, your jacket, and a book
B. Your binder with work plan, a pencil, and your name tag
C. Your Chromebook, water bottle, and eraser
B. Your binder with work plan, a pencil, and your name tag
Ms. Ronnesha told you one thing during recess, but later Mrs. Raven gives a different direction. What should you do?
A. Follow whichever teacher said what you like best
B.Listen to the teacher who is instructing you in the moment
C. Ignore both teachers until they figure it out
B.Listen to the teacher who is instructing you in the moment
You earned a few checkmarks today but worked hard to make better choices. Can you earn checkmarks off?
A. Yes — when you show real improvement and consistent kind choices
B. No — once you get a checkmark, it never goes away
C. Only if you remind your teacher every day
A. Yes — when you show real improvement and consistent kind choices
You’re late for specials and no teacher is around. When is it okay to run in the hallway?
A. When you’re in a hurry and no one is watching
B. When you’re trying to catch up with your class
C. Never — walking safely keeps everyone protected
C. Never — walking safely keeps everyone protected
What’s the very first thing you should do right after using the restroom?
A. Walk out quickly
B. Flush the toilet
C. Tell your teacher you’re done
B. Flush the toilet
You realize you forgot your water bottle in the hallway during work cycle. When is it okay to leave the room?
A. When you’re finished with your work
B. When you get permission from a teacher
C. When your friend says it’s fine
B. When you get permission from a teacher
If Mrs. Raven says it’s not okay to get your water bottle outside, but Mrs. Ronnesha says it is, who do you listen to?
A. The teacher who said what you wanted to hear
B. Both — go ask a third teacher to decide
C. Mrs. Raven — and then politely let Miss. Ronnesha know what she said so both teachers agree next time
C. Mrs. Raven — and then politely let Miss. Ronnesha know what she said so both teachers agree next time
You want to earn your checkmarks off. What’s the best way to do that?
A. Saying “sorry” quickly and moving on
B. Showing consistent kind words, safe body, and participating
C. Promising to do better tomorrow but not changing your actions
B. Showing consistent kind words, safe body, and participating
You’re walking to specials and notice your friend talking, another switching spots, and someone bumping into others.
Who is following the 3 S’s correctly?
A. The student walking silently, in the same spot, with a safe body
B. The student chatting but staying in line
C. The student moving up to walk with a friend
A. The student walking silently, in the same spot, with a safe body
What should you do right after you walk out of the stall?
A. Go straight back to class
B. Wash your hands with soap and water
C. Check your hair in the mirror
B. Wash your hands with soap and water
When is it okay to interrupt your teacher during a lesson?
A. When you have a question about your work
B. When someone is using an unsafe body or there’s an emergency
C. When you want to tell a funny story
B. When someone is using an unsafe body or there’s an emergency
Your teacher is giving a lesson, and you have something to say. How should you get their attention?
A. Wave your hand and whisper their name until they look
B. Walk up and tap their shoulder quietly
C. You don’t — lessons are sacred and you wait unless it’s an emergency (like someone needs an ambulance)
C. You don’t — lessons are sacred and you wait unless it’s an emergency (like someone needs an ambulance)
You’ve earned three checkmarks today. What happens next?
A. You lose 5 minutes of recess
B. You lose 10 minutes of recess and complete 1 page of homework
C. You sit out the whole recess and write an apology letter
B. You lose 10 minutes of recess and complete 1 page of homework
The fire alarm goes off and everyone starts heading outside. You feel scared and want to get out fast. Is it ever okay to run during a fire drill?
A. Yes — because it’s an emergency and faster is safer
B. Only if you’re at the end of the line and no one can see you
C. No — walk quickly and calmly to stay safe and keep others safe
C. No — walk quickly and calmly to stay safe and keep others safe
How can you ask to use the restroom without interrupting your teacher?
A. Shout “Bathroom!” really fast
B. Raise your hand and wait to be called on
C. Cross your fingers to make an “R”
C. Cross your fingers to make an “R”
You’re in the middle of the work cycle and you notice:
A friend left a material out,
You haven’t finished your own work,
And your teacher is giving a lesson.
What should you do first to follow Montessori expectations?
A. Clean up your friend’s work so the shelf looks nice
B. Interrupt the teacher to ask what to do
C. Finish your own work calmly, then quietly restore any materials you see left out
C. Finish your own work calmly, then quietly restore any materials you see left out
When is it okay to tell the teacher about what another student is doing?
A. Anytime someone does something you don’t like
B. When someone is purposely using another person’s trigger or is hurting someone else
C. When someone won’t share a material with you
B. When someone is purposely using another person’s trigger or is hurting someone else
You’ve had checkmarks every day this week, but you’ve been safe with your body. Do you still get WIN time?
A. Yes — being safe is all that matters
B. No — WIN is earned, and daily checkmarks show you’re still working on kindness and following directions
C. Maybe — only if you remind your teacher that you were trying your best
C. Maybe — only if you remind your teacher that you were trying your best