Behavior+Expectations

=**Behavior Expectations**= It is expected that each child will learn mutual respect for the students, staff, school building and materials at Caroline Elementary. The primary goal is to nurture and foster each child’s enthusiasm for learning, and to encourage and support respect for diversity and individual differences. We will create rules based on taking care of yourself, each other, and one’s classroom environment. As Responsive Classroom states, “To be successful academically and socially, children need a set of social skills: Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-control.” When children make mistakes following the rules that we've established, I'll help them solve the problems caused by their mistakes through the use of "logical consequences." I will help students see the effects of their actions, repair the situation, and learn to do better next time. Three examples of logical consequences are: 1. **Loss of privilege**- If a student misuses a material or acts out during an activity the child will be told to stop what he/she is doing. I will discuss or practice appropriate behavior with the child and they may resume the activity the next day, knowing that he/she can be successful. 2. **“You Break It, You Fix It”**- If a child damages something or hurts someone's feelings, I encourage her/him to take responsibility and to try to make it right. The children are taught to use an "apology of action." This means taking action beyond verbally saying "sorry." For example, if a block tower gets knocked over, a student might help rebuild it. If feelings get hurt, a recess play date might be arranged to help strengthen the friendship. 3. **Take a Vacation**- There is a designated seat in the room where a student might go when he or she needs to regain self-control and think about his or her actions. I have a little “treat” jar on my desk that says “I did an extraordinary job” that will be filled either with food treats or stickers/erasers. Students will get this when I feel they did an outstanding job in any area of the school day. There will also be an empty jar at the beginning of the year that I will put marbles in when I decide the students are doing what they should be doing. When the jar is full we will have a class treat. This could include a movie, a pizza party, a theme day, or game.

During Instruction/ Work Time 1. Have materials ready 2. Listen carefully and follow directions 3. Raise hand and wait to speak 4. Ask thoughtful questions 5. Strive to be a good working partner

If You Finish Early 1. Read Quietly 2.Study multiplication facts 3. Work in Writing Folder 4. Study your Spelling words