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CRITICAL ELEMENT:EXPECTATIONS AND RULES

“Simply put, if the staff expect students to achieve and behave appropriately, they will.” 

—Geoff Colvin

Benchmarks of QualityExpectations and Rules Developed

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Benchmarks of Quality (Revised)—Scoring Guide

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School‐Wide Expectations

Are the beginning of the behavioral curriculum for each campus

Guide the teaching of behavior

Establish a guide for future directions and data analysis

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School‐Wide Expectations 

Create a common language for discussions on student behaviors

Office referrals = failure of the student to learn expectation(s)

Apply to students and staff

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Guidelines for Development of Expectations

3–5 stated positively

Data driven

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Guidelines for Development of Expectations

Age appropriate

Gather staff input

Keep it simple

Applies to students and staff

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Pride

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STARS

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Helping Everyone Achieve Responsibility Together

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Formula 4 Success

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Respect, Relationships, Responsibility

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Respect others, manage self, solve problems

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Fairfield Rules

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Be ready, respectful, responsible

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Expectations Are . . . 

Specific to the school

Based on values of staff and community

Data driven

Rules Are . . . 

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TAUGHT for each setting

Specific, observable behaviors

Guidelines for Development

1–3 rules per area

State what the student needs to do

Few words

Keep it simple

Common language

Behavior Matrix

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Elementary ExamplesAll Settings and Community

Hallways Cafeteria Playground Bathroom

Respect Self Maintain

personal

space.

Walk at all times.

Eat your food only.

Walk carefully to return trays.

Stay in assigned area.

Get help when it is needed.

Quietly wait your turn.

Keep to yourself.

Respect Others

Keep hands, feet, and other objects to self.

Voices off and arms folded.

Single-file.

Jaguar waves only.

Be polite and use good manners.

Stay in order when in line.

Play by the rules.

Take turns and share equipment.

Walk in and out quietly.

Voices off.

Open stall doors slowly.

Respect

the Environment

Keep area clean.

Eyes only on displays.

Be quiet after 10-minute warning.

Clean own space.

Line up when signal is given.

Pick up litter.

Use toilets and sinks correctly.

Keep bathroom clean.

Rules

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Location

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Cafeteria expectations and rules

In the cafeteria, I will... Be respectful Enter and stand in a

quiet line.

Be responsible Get everything needed before sitting down.

Be safe Stay seated and raise my hand for help.

Be a Panda Use good manners.

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Bus Expectations

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BUS STOP LOADING AND UNLOADING

WHILE THE BUS IS MOVING

BESAFE

•Watch for traffic.•Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

•Enter and exit in an orderly manner.•Be visible to the driver.•Report unsafe behavior.

•Remain seated at all times.•Face forward.•Keep the aisle clear.

BERESPECTFUL

•Keep hands, feet and objects to self.•Follow directions the first time.

•Talk in a quiet voice.•Keep appropriate space between yourself and the person ahead.

•Talk in a quiet voice.•Use appropriate language.

BERESPONSIBLE

•Arrive 10 minutes early.•Pick up litter.

•Take trash with you.•Report damage or grafiti to driver.

•Keep all objects inside bus.•Set a positive example

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Middle School Examples

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High School Examples

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Rules

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Next Steps

• 3–5 School‐Wide Expectations

• Staff Involvement

• Teaching Matrix for Staff and Students

• Posted Rules

Action Planner

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