Behavior Policy
In our classroom, we are a community of learners who care for ourselves, each other, and our space. Together, we will build a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and ready to learn.
Community Agreements
At the beginning of the year, we will work together as a class to create Community Agreements about how we want to be treated and how we will treat others. Every student will sign these agreements to show their commitment to being an important member of our classroom family.
Celebrating Positive Choices
We will spotlight students when they make thoughtful, respectful choices and act as positive role models. Recognition will focus on intrinsic motivation, using affirmations such as:
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“You must be really proud of that!”
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“You worked hard to figure that out.”
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“That was kind and thoughtful.”
This helps students develop pride in their choices and see themselves as capable and caring community members.
Learning From Mistakes
Mistakes are part of learning—for academics and for behavior. When challenges happen, we will have restorative chats and complete Fix-It Tickets that help us:
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Pause and reflect on what happened.
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Acknowledge feelings of everyone involved.
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Take accountability for our actions.
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Restore relationships by checking in with the person who was hurt and asking how to make it right.
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Problem-solve together so the situation becomes a learning opportunity.
If classroom behavior or playground behavior are unacceptable, natural and related consequences will be put into place such as a warning, break from activity, along with notes home. Our Behavior Instructional Assistant (BIA), Ms. Taylor is also available to support, and if necessary, visits to our principal, Dr. O.