Phase II: Implementing:

Establish School Wide Expectations

Establish 3-5 school wide expectations/rules for positive behavior

• Applies to ALL students and ALL staff in ALL settings.
• No more than 5 rules should be specified.
• All expectations/rules should be stated positively.
• All expectations/rules should be comprised of a few c ommon words.

Teach expectations to students and staff

• Develop a teaching matrix appropriate for the venue.
• Access lesson plans through ThinkPort.
• Provide booster sessions throughout the year before a rise in problem behavior is expected.

Code of Conduct:

Examples of Teaching Matrix:   Location   Classroom Cafeteria Bus Hallway Playground Expectations   Use inside voice Eat your own food Stay in your seat Stay to the right Wait your turn Respect Properly Respect Properly Recycle paper Return trays Keep feet on the floor Put trash in cans At bell return equipment Respect Yourself Respect Yourself Do your best Wash your hands Be at stop on time Use your words Have a plan

 

Video clips from Dundalk Elementary that provide examples of school wide expectations:     Video: Principal's explanation of school wide expectations part 1 Format: Windows Media Player View the Video with a High-Speed Internet Connection (Cable Modem or T1 line) View the Video with a Low-Speed Connection (Dial-up, 56k Modem)         Video: Principal's explanation of school wide expectations part 2 Format: Windows Media Player View the Video with a High-Speed Internet Connection (Cable Modem or T1 line) View the Video with a Low-Speed Connection (Dial-up, 56k Modem)         Video: Assistant Principal's explanation of school wide expectations Format: Windows Media Player View the Video with a High-Speed Internet Connection (Cable Modem or T1 line) View the Video with a Low-Speed Connection (Dial-up, 56k Modem)         Video: Students modeling school wide expectations Format: Windows Media Player View the Video with a High-Speed Internet Connection (Cable Modem or T1 line) View the Video with a Low-Speed Connection (Dial-up, 56k Modem)         Video: Teacher's description of classroom expectations Format: Windows Media Player View the Video with a High-Speed Internet Connection (Cable Modem or T1 line) View the Video with a Low-Speed Connection (Dial-up, 56k Modem)     Wall of Conduct: