Expectations
School-wide Expectations and One liners
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“On time, all the time!” - no tardies truancies, or excessive absences
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“Dress for success” - appropriate grade-level uniforms only
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“See it, hear it, take it” - Electronic devices must be away and turned off at all times
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“Body Control” - no verbal or physical violence
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“Academic language” - use appropriate school language at all times
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“Respond quickly and appropriately” - students must comply to all adult requests
Classroom Expectations
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Classroom Environment
School-wide Practices
Details the Instructional activities for the day
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Instructional Foci - Teaching and Learning Framework
1. Build Academic Literacy and Language Skills (3a4) 2. Organize Purposeful and Productive Instructional Groups (3c2) 3. Communicate the Purpose of the Lesson (3a1) 4. Use Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3b1) 5. Provide Actionable Feedback to Students (3d3) |
Strategies to address inappropriate behavior
During the PD and Faculty Meetings on April 4th, our school staff listed the different ways that they have successfully addressed inappropriate behavior in the classrooms. Here are the top 10 most effective strategies (in order from most cited to least):
Community Building
“It is a fact that in the right formation, the lifting power of many wings can achieve twice the distance of any bird flying alone.” ~ Milton Olson
Community Building Activities in the Classrooms and on the Yard
10+ Getting to Know You Activities for Teens & Adults
Icebreakers: All-About-You Activities for the First Days of School