Behavioral Expectations

Take Care of YourselfTake Care of Each OtherTake Care of This Place
Campus Expectations – Be in dress code
– Arrive on-time
– Upon arrival stay in designated areas
– Tech-free (phones, earbuds)
– Leave nuisance items at home (See student handbook)
– Use respectful language
– Listen to and follow directions from staff, the first time 
– Keep voice level at an appropriate level 
– No whistling 
– Be inclusive (do not exclude students from sitting next to you)
– When the bell rings, go directly to class
– Eat/Drink in the designated area only
– Pick up trash/leave a clean area
– Stay in supervised areas
– Stay on school grounds
– Put bikes & skateboards away to their designated place
– No-gum campus. 
– Leave campus promptly, no re-entry
Cafeteria
Lunch Tables
Amphitheater
– Sit in a designated area
– Sit facing forward with feet on the floor 
– Raise your hand for assistance
– Ask permission before getting up
– Do not take or eat food from other students
– Do not save seats or move others belongings 
– Appropriate voice level 
– Get what you need the first time through the line (no second trips)
– Do not leave cafeteria with food or drink 
– Do not throw food 
– Clean up before you leave and recycle plastic or cartons 
– No bottle, milk, or juice carton flipping 
Hallways
Common Areas
– Walk with a purpose and face forward
– Must have a pass (during class)
– Keep your hands, feet, and property to yourself 
– No public display of affection
– When you are interacting with an adult, listen, follow directions and respond respectfully
– No yelling 
– No profanity
– Purposefully stay to the right 
– Stay out of other classrooms
– Go directly to your destination
Bathroom
Locker Room
– Planner must be filled out
– Go, flush, wash
– Throw your trash away
– Lock up valuables
– No locker sharing 
– Dress out daily in PE Uniform (7th/8th)
– Respect others’ privacy
– No perfume, perfume lotions, or cologne
– One person per stall
– No fighting/slaps
– Avoid hanging out, others waiting for turn to go
– No graffiti/spit balls or any other vandalism 
– Report any problems or damage immediately
– Report anything that is missing (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)
Take Care of YourselfTake Care of Each OtherTake Care of This Place
Library– Determine your purpose
– Listen to and follow directions
– Follow the Technology Responsible Use Agreement
Pursue intellectual freedom
– Grow as a reader and learner
– Be mindful of others working, reading, or studying in the library
– Work quietly without disturbing others
– Thank your librarian
– Gently drop books in return
– Respect books & school property/equipment
– Return equipment and materials to their proper place, clean up 
– Push in your chair
TechnologyCell phones powered off and in your backpack
– Charge your Chromebook
– Chromebooks and headphones only used for instructional purposes
– Keep passwords private
– Do not take or share pictures of yourself or other individuals with your phone/chromebooks
– Turn your phone over promptly to a staff member when requested
– Use school devices respectfully and appropriately
Classroom– Have necessary materials and supplies
– Be ready to learn
– Use time wisely
– Do your best work
– Ask questions and participate
– Advocate for yourself
– Arrive on time: Be in your seat when the bell rings
– Be respectful of classmates, adults, and property
– Use academic language
– Listen to and follow directions from guest teachers at all times
– Offer help to peers
– Respect classroom materials
– Respect school property
– Return borrowed materials 
– Keep desk area and floor clean

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