Behavioral Matrix
| Location | Valued | Safe | Kind | Responsible Learner | Ready to Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Settings | I am an important member of our school community at all times. | Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. |
Walk and speak softly so others can learn | Listen to and follow directions the first time | Follow the Habits |
| Walk in the school |
Be a friend and include others |
Give your full effort | Look for ways to make deposits in other's EBA's | ||
| Ask permission to leave | Always say, "You can play!" | Be your best | |||
| Report unsafe circumstances | Use kind words and actions | Have a positive attitude | |||
| Use materials and equipment appropriately |
Respect differences Acknowledge others' ideas |
Participate | |||
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Use appropriate language Treat others the way you want to be treated |
Ask questions if you do not understand | ||||
| Playground | Play gently | Be a team player | Listen to and follow school staff directions the first time | Take care of equipment, school property and building | |
| Follow game rules | Be a friend and include others | Learn new games and activities | Make good choices | ||
| Use equipment appropriately | Accept skill differences | Be a problem solver | Set the example for others | ||
| Stay within the play area | Share | Return to class promptly | Be a problem solver | ||
| What is on the ground stays on the ground | Use appropriate language | Include everyone | |||
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Report unsafe circumstances Think Win-Win |
Treat others the way you want to be treated | ||||
| Common Area/ Hallway | Walk facing forward | Walk and whisper softly so others can learn | Listen to and follow school staff directions the first time | Go straight to where you are expected | |
| Walk in a straight line | Wait for your turn | Return to class promptly | Be an example to other students | ||
| Walk on the right | Hold the door for the person behind you | Clean up after yourself | |||
| Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself | |||||
| Cafeteria | Always walk | Speak softly | Listen to and follow school staff directions the first time | Eat politely and ignore inappropriate behavior | |
| Carry tray with two hands | Use appropriate language | Eat and use lunchtime wisely | Leave your table, bench, and floor area clean | ||
| Eat your own food | Be patient | ||||
| Feet on floor/bottom on bench | Allow others to sit next to you | ||||
| Get adult help with accidents and spills | Use polite table manners | ||||
| Arrival/ Dismissal | Use crosswalk and sidewalk Follow crossing guard and supervisor instructions | Use kind words and actions | Be on time - school starts at 9:15 a.m. | Take care of school and personal belongings | |
| Exit and enter the vehicle's right side | Wait your turn | Listen to and follow school staff directions the first time | Walk all wheels on school grounds | ||
| Go straight to where you are expected | Treat others the way you want to be treated | Follow school expectations | Always stay on sidewalks and play areas | ||
| Wait for your ride in the pick-up area | Be Prepared | ||||
| Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself | Walk and whisper softly within the school so others can learn | ||||
| Get school staff permission to use any phone | |||||
| Restrooms | Use toilet, sink, and urinals appropriately | Wait your turn | Listen and follow school staff directions the first time | Use towels and toilet paper sparingly | |
| Always flush after use | Respect others' privacy | Use restroom before class and during recess | Place all trash in waste baskets | ||
| Always wash and dry hands before leaving the restroom | Speak softly | Return to class promptly | Leave the restroom clean | ||
| Report unsafe circumstances | Leave immediately after use | ||||
| Bus | Sit facing forward | Use kind words and actions | Arrive at the bus and bus stop on time | Take care of school and personal belongings | |
| Speak softly | Use kind words and actions | Listen to and follow the bus driver's directions the first time | Leave gum at home and food in backpacks | ||
| Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself and inside the bus at all times |
Use appropriate language
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Follow school expectations | Leave your bus seat clean | ||
| Stay seated | Treat others the way you want to be treated | ||||
| Be a friend and include others | |||||
| Inside Lunch/ Inside Recess | Stay in the designated area | Walk and speak softly | Listen to and follow staff directions the first time | Go straight to where you are going | |
| Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself | Share materials and equipment | Follow school expectations | Be where you are expected | ||
| Report unsafe circumstances to the supervisor |
Be a friend/Include others Respect differences |
Return to class promptly | Be proactive - I am in charge of me! | ||
| Use materials and equipment appropriately | Use kind words and actions | Clean up after yourself | |||
| Treat others the way you want to be treated |