School Wide Positive Behavior Plan

CITIZENSHIP
Do your share to make your home, school, community and greater world better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Be diligent • Persevere • Do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act • Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes • Set a good example for others • Choose a positive attitude • Make healthy choices

FAIRNESS
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

CARING
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Show Empathy • Express gratitude • Forgive others and show mercy • Help people in need • Be charitable and altruistic

TRUSTWORTHINESS
Be honest in communications and actions • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country • Keep your promises

RESPECT
Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

EMPATHY
Understand and be sensitive to the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others without experiencing them yourself

The Character Counts Pledge

I pledge to be a kid of Character.

I will be worthy of trust.

I will be respectful and responsible, doing what I must.

I will act with fairness.

I will show that I care.

I will be a good citizen and always do my share.

Promesa del carácter cuenta

Prometo ser un niño de carácter.

Seré digno de confianza.

Seré respetuoso y responsable, haciendo lo que debo.

Siempre seré justo.

Mostraré compasión.

Seré un buen ciudadano y siempre haré mi parte.

expectations of student behavior

1. I treat others the way I want to be treated.

2. I respect laws, rules, and school staff.

3. 3. I treat people fairly and respect their rights.

4. I respect private and public property.

5. I take responsibility for my actions and learning.

6. I choose how I respond to others.

7. I look for the good in others.

8. I am honest with myself and others.

9. I choose to engage in safe activities.

10. I give my best in everything I do.

Parent Expectations

If parents would like to see their child or child’s teacher, do the following:

1. Upon first entering the school, proceed to the Main Office and state why you are coming to the school.

2. If you would like to observe your child’s class or speak with the teacher, please schedule a time in advance with the teacher.

3. Please be respectful when addressing school personnel by modeling appropriate behavior and using appropriate language.

Behavioral Expectations

Positive Behavior Incentives

Student/Citizen of the Month--Students are rewarded for showing exceptional effort in academic performance and citizenship each month.
Making Good Choices--Classes are recognized monthly for showing good behavior choices. (Following staff directions, behaving properly on the yard, etc.)
Attendance Awards Assembly--Students are recognized for strong daily attendance.

Zero Tolerance for Students

Behaviors that merit office intervention and probable cause for disciplinary actions (i.e., suspensions):

1. Inappropriate touching

2. Destruction of school property

3. Stealing

4. Causing intentional serious physical injury to another person, bringing a knife or other dangerous object and using that object to cause harm