BEHAVIOR MATRIX

WE ARE…	RESPONSIBLE:	ON TASK:	ACHIEVERS:	WHO ARE RESPECTFUL:	AND SAFE:
CLASSROOMS	Be prepared with all necessary materials Be on time to class Hand in HW & classwork	Complete assigned classwork & activities Use academic language and discourse	Make appropriate choices Set and strive for goals MAKE NO EXCUSES.	Listen to the teacher or speaker Raise your hand when answering or asking a question Use appropriate voice levels Respect school property and property of others	Walk! Ask for permission to leave your seat Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
HALLWAYS	Be on time to class Follow the right side of the hallway at all times	Report directly to your next classroom before the bell rings		Use appropriate voice level in the halls Admire the student work on the walls and bulletin boards with your eyes only Follow reasonable requests of adults “Check your ‘tude!”	Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Walk at all times Shoes tied
BATHROOMS	Throw away trash Wash your hands with soap and water Stay with your escort at all times	Get In, Get Out		Clean up after yourself Flush toilet after use! Knock quietly & speak quietly Keep bathroom walls clean and free of writing	Keep water in the sink Turn the water off Notify an adult if there are any issues in the bathroom
DINING HALL	No more than 7 students to a table Keep food on tray Use table manners Ask for permission to use the bathroom	Eat your lunch in a timely manner Clean up after yourself		Wait your turn to be called up by an adult Listen and follow adult directions Use appropriate voice levels & language	Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself (including your food!) Remain seated (no table hopping!) Walk!
BUSES	Be at your stop on time! Bring all of your belongings when getting off the bus	Get on assigned bus ONLY Follow Bus Safety expectations		Stay in seat Use appropriate language & voice level Keep your area clean, throw garbage out Follow reasonable requests of adults	Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself Sit in seat and face forward Go directly home after you get off bus in the afternoon
AUDITORIUM	Sit quietly in designated areas	Make a smart seat choice/sit where a teacher asks you to Use active listening skills		Give your full attention to the speakers or performers Participate when asked Use polite and positive language Applaud the speakers and performance	Sit with appropriate posture Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Ask for permission to get out of your seat
LIBRARY/ TECH/ INTERNET	Keep your private information private! Follow Librarian and adult directions	Work on assignments that you are supposed to		Only get on Social Networks with permission Be careful with equipment & materials Use appropriate internet behavior	Keep drinks and food away from all computers Bring personal internet issues regarding online disputes to the attention of an adult
WALKERS, FIELD TRIPS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES	Walkers walk directly home Outdoor Activities – follow teacher directions	Take the shortest route to your destination		Follow adult directions Appropriately walk to destination Use appropriate language Throw trash in proper place	Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself Stay on the sidewalks and cross the street safely (look both ways) Listen to adults