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Longfellow Behavior Matrix, Hastings Public Schools “I will act in a way that causes no problems for myself or others.” |
| All Settings | Outside AM/PM | Recess | Lunchroom | Bathrooms | Office | Library/Computer | Hallway | |
| Show Responsibility | *do work neatly and on time *cooperate with others *solve problems peacefully *be on time and be prepared *care for self, community, and world *quiet during fire drills |
*backpacks on back *A.M. stand in correct line facing front, hands to self *P.M. only leave with people you have permission to be with *have a plan made for after school and meet outside *leave when dismissed |
*follow posted playground and equipment rules *tell the adult about dangerous items *when whistle blows get in line immediately *solve recess problems during recess *play tag in open areas *one in a swing |
*get all supplies first time through *walk only *raise hand for permission or help *wait to be excused *clean up your area |
*use bathroom during lunch, recess, and breaks *use a bathroom pass at other times and return to class promptly *clean up after yourself *flush toilet *wash your hands |
*wait by the window *announce emergencies |
*come prepared to work *sit appropriately and stay in your space *raise hand for permission or help *be patient *return equipment |
*report strangers to a teacher *stay in line on the right side *take only necessary items and a pass if needed |
| Show Respect | *see yourself as a worthwhile person *treat others in the way you want to be treated *take care of all property *allow others to share their ideas *use good manners *be cooperative in groups |
*walk bikes on sidewalks only *use crosswalks to cross street *follow safety patrol’s directions *pick up trash *call parents with adult’s permission if plans change |
*go around games and classes in progress *follow game rules *treat others the way you want to be treated *ask adult and get a pass to leave the playground |
*practice good table manners *use inside voices *sit with feet on floor, bottom on bench and facing table |
*remain quiet *clean up or report any messes you find *keep water in sink *throw paper towels in the trash *use only the amount of towels or paper you need |
*wait your turn to speak *use good manners |
*enter and exit quietly *maintain your computer space *stay focused on task *use equipment properly *have permission and a pass to use the lab on your own |
*remain quiet *go around persons in the hallway, especially if they are in conversation *hands and feet to yourself |
| Show Integrity | *be trustworthy, honest, and reliable *do what you are expected to do *problem solve *learn from mistakes *use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written school language |
*arrive at 8:10 (unless eating breakfast) *be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there *stay off equipment before and after school *once outside, ask adult to reenter building |
*report incidents to conflict managers and/or staff on duty *stay in designated areas |
*co-operate with others *respect space of others *keep food on plate, eat only your food *pay for milk |
*take only the pass to the restroom *make bathroom trips as quickly as possible *use bathroom only when you have to |
*have a pass for using the telephone *turn in any found money or put lost items in lost and found |
*be accountable for your work station *return supplies when finished *exhibit self-control *be user-friendly *use internet appropriately *print only what is needed |
*stay with the group *walk on the right side of the hallway |
| Show Compassion | *be caring and helpful to others *use kind words *encourage others |
*help others when needed *use kind words when talking to others |
*help other students *include everyone *use kind words to others |
*only positive comments about food *say thank-you to the cooks *use kind conversation *include others at your table |
*respect privacy of others *use kind words with others |
*use adult’s names |
*show patience and courtesy to adults and others *remain quiet *give assistance with permission *accept technology errors and malfunctions |
*leave students alone who are working in the halfway *help others |