NORTHERN ELEMENTARY
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WHERE WE ARE A FAMILY FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP
SCHOOLWIDE RULES
In order for students to be successful they must have clear understanding of expectations and procedures. Consistent modeling, practice and accountability are necessary; therefore, the first few weeks of the school year are devoted to ensuring clear communication and practice of school wide expectations. Explicit modeling of classroom and building routines, which include instructional and daily procedures, are a part of this building wide expectation.
In an effort to provide clear communication to all key players (students, staff, parents), we will be using the following matrix, intended to support student success and staff consistency.
EXPECTATIONS
HALLWAYS
BATHROOMS
CAFETERIA
PLAYGROUND
CLASSROOM
BUS
SAFE
- Always walk
- Keep hands &feet to self
- Stay in one line
- Stay to the right
- Keep hands &feet to self
- Wash hands
- Eat our own food
- Calm body throughout lunch
- Seat to seat
- Lights off = voices off
- Follow safety rules
- Stay within boundaries
- Stay in your personal space
- Keep hands and feet to self
- Walk at all times
- Use materials appropriately
- Back to back
- Seat to seat
- Backpack on lap
- Feet on floor
- Stay in your personal space
- Hands and feet to self
- Follow all bus safety rules
RESPONSIBLE
- Go directly to assigned location
- Follow adult directions
- Be quick and quiet
- Clean up after yourself
- Return immediately to assigned location
- Report any needs
- Make room for those sitting at table
- Be a problem solver
- Clean up your space
- Follow directions
- Dress and shoes appropriate for the weather
- Be a problem solver
- Tell an adult if you see an unsafe choice
- Line up at whistle
- Clean up after yourself
- Follow directions and classroom routines
- Always do quality work
- Be a problem solver
- Get on and off bus carefully
- Follow driver’s directions
- Report to adult if you see an unsafe choice
- Be a problem solver
RESPECTFUL
- Remain quiet
- Stay in your personal space
- Voice level 0
- Use good manners
- Voice level 0, 1
- Use good manners (Please, Thank you, Excuse me, etc.)
- Raise your hand if you need help
- Wait patiently in line
- Voice Level 0, 1, 2
- Use kind language
- Take turns
- Be a good sport
- Respect property and nature
- Follow game rules
- Voice level 0 to 3
- Work cooperatively
- Listen carefully while others speak
- Be considerate and kind to others
- Voice Level 0, 1, or 2
- Use kind language
- Follow driver directions
- Voice Level 0 or 1
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEM
Our school will use three expectations with students in all settings, buses, classrooms, halls, playground and lunch. The three expectations are:
• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
Students will help to further define what these expectations look like in the various settings and then practice the appropriate procedures with staff in each area. We will then be able to support students as they make connections to the common expectations and learn to model appropriate behaviors and take responsibility for their choices in meaningful ways.
Our classroom meetings will focus on matrix targets to ensure that all students understand and receive support in being successful with school expectations.
Please remind your children that they cannot threaten to harm anyone or say something that will scare others, even if they don’t mean it. We want to ensure that the adults and children in our school continue to feel respected and safe.
We aim to encourage, acknowledge and support our students within a safe climate of learning. Schoolwide assemblies/events, positive recognition, mentorship and classroom/individual incentives will be woven within the NES fabric of cultivating a fair, consistent and positive environment.
