Behavior 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

    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 activites 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
    Report unsafe circumstances


    Think Win-Win
    Synergize


    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



    Wait your turn
    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 Listent 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