School Bus
True or False:
Students should know their dismissal plan, including a bus number if applicable.
TRUE- Every student should know their dismissal plan as soon as possible. Any changes your parent wants to make MUST go through the office.
True or False:
Students should use the bathroom closest to their classroom
TRUE:
Students should go to the closest bathroom to their classroom and return promptly. Students should NOT be wandering to find bathrooms. If the bathroom closest to your classroom is full, wait patiently in the hallway outside the door until another student leaves the bathroom.
What are the voice volume expectations for the hallway?
Students should remain quiet in the hallway. If students do need to talk in the hallway, they should remain voice level between 0-1
Students should use manners when talking to the staff in the cafeteria
True:
The cafeteria staff works VERY hard to feed you. Please use manners often.
What time does our school day start and end?
The school day ends at 3:15, when dismissal starts.
True or False
Students are allowed to be unsupervised in the atriums.
FALSE
Students should only be in the atrium if they have an adult supervising them
True or False:
On the playground, students should use kind words and keep their hands, feet, and other objects to themselves
TRUE:
Students should use appropriate language and be safe with their actions. If a student is being unsafe or unkind, an adult should be notified immediately so it can be addressed.
Why is it important for students to remain seated on the bus?
Standing or jumping around can cause the driver to be distracted. It can also cause other unsafe situations. (Teacher's discretion on whether the answer should receive points.
What should you do if you find a damaged or messy bathroom?
Immediately return to your classroom and notify your teacher. Your teacher will then inform the office.
The office will ensure the mess will be cleaned and check the cameras outside the bathroom to address students who misuse the bathroom.
True or False:
Hallways are for traveling, NOT for socializing and hanging out.
TRUE:
Students should go directly to the location that they signed out for or are sent.
How can you make sure that the Wiley cafeteria stays clean and orderly?
Teacher discretion on points and answer
At the beginning of the day, what should students do FIRST?
Students should immediately check in with their teachers so that they can do lunch count and attendance. After checking in with their teachers, students can go to breakfast if they need it.
What is the appropriate voice level when using the atrium?
Voice level 0-1. Students should be aware of the classrooms attached to the atrium and respectful of the hard work occurring in the classrooms.
Why is it important to use the equipment the way that it is intended?
Students who do not use the playground equipment appropriately risk being injured. If staff notice a student is not using the equipment appropriately they will address the student.
What is the appropriate voice level that students should use on the bus?
Voice levels on the bus should remain between 1-2. Above this is a voice volume for outside and can distract the bus driver.
Two-part question:
1. What should you do before leaving your classroom to use the bathroom?
2. How many students should go to the bathroom from a classroom at one time?
Students MUST sign out using their first and last name and the correct time. Students must also seek permission from their teacher or responsible adult. Upon returning to the classroom, students should sign back in with the time they returned. Only one student at a time should sign out of the classroom for each bathroom.
What is the correct side of the hallway to walk on so that many classes can walk through simultaneously?
Students should walk on the right side of the hallway.
When entering the line for the cafeteria, how should students behave?
Voice level 1
Walking
Hands, feet and other objects to self
Student should know ID
Students are allowed to have their cell phones out during arrival and dismissal
FALSE
Cell phones are not allowed at Wiley. They should be put away when entering the building and not come out until students leave.
The atrium is an appropriate place to be running around
FALSE
Students should be mindful of other classes and use equipment, furniture, and the room in the way that it is intended. All equipment in the atriums should remain in the room.
True or False:
Contact sports are allowed
FALSE:
Contact sports lead to injuries or altercations between students. Games such as football are NOT allowed.
Students can eat on the bus and have objects or themselves in the bus aisle.
FALSE-
Students need to keep themselves and their belongings in their seats. Students should NOT eat on the bus as it is a choking hazard.
What should students do if they notice graffiti in the bathroom?
Return to their classroom and notify their teacher. Students should not be bringing writing utensils to the bathroom.
True or False:
Students should take the longest path to their destination.
FALSE:
Students should take the SHORTEST path to their destination.
What is the appropriate voice level in the cafeteria?
Voice level 1
What voice volume should students use when arriving or dismissing at Wiley?
Students voice level should not be higher than a level 1.
What are some appropriate uses for the atrium?
Whole group games, activities, presentations and small group work WITH ADULT SUPERVISION.
Students should walk when arriving at or leaving the playground. Students should be escorted through the walker doors to the playground.
STUDENT MODEL TIME-
Each team should set up two rows of chairs next to each other and model how to behave appropriately on the bus. Each team participating in this practice should earn the allotted 500 points.
Remember that our bus drivers are responsible for getting you all home safely. If someone creates an unsafe bus situation, you can face consequences, including loss of ability to ride the bus. Stay seated and practice self-control on the bus for the safety of you and all of your peers.
What should students do once they have finished using the bathroom?
Students must get three answers to receive points out of four.
-Flush toilets (toilet paper ONLY)
- Wash your hands
-Throw paper towels in the garbage
- Return to classroom
-Sign back in!!!
What are the most important behaviors to practice while walking in the hallway? (There are many answers)
- Walking on the right side of the hallway
- Keep hands, feet, or materials to yourself
- Noise level should be between 0-1
(teacher choice on distributing points for correct answers)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Students should take up their trays immediately when they finish eating
FALSE:
Students should not leave their seats without raising their hands and getting permission from their supervising staff. Students will take up their trays as a class after lunch.
As a team, describe what arrival and dismissal SHOULD look like. Be detailed
The teacher decides on points based on the lesson.
True or False:
Students are allowed to use the atriums as a hallway
FALSE:
The atrium should not be used as a hallway to pass through. Students should only use the atrium when supervised by an adult.
True or False:
Students can wear any type of shoes on the playground
FALSE:
Open-toed shoes and sandals are not allowed on the woodchips.