Creating Expectations

Following expectations helps us...

• support each other

• learn the best way we can

• remain safe

What are some things we could do in speech to make sure we are safe?

• come on time

• maintain personal space/body to self

• use materials for their purpose

• wait outside if Mrs. Kral isn't here yet

What expectations can we have to help support each other?

• use respectful language/curse words stay outside the speech door

• ask peers for help when you're confused

• take a break when frustrated or overwhelmed

• think about the feelings of others before acting

What should we do to learn in the best way we can?

• Try first, then ask for help

• Phones used for learning tasks only

• Use a voice level appropriate for inside a small room

• Use your resources (spelling notebook, Google, charts)

Is there anything else you can think of that we should include?

You are caught texting in speech. What do you think is a consequence that matches this break in expectations?

• verbal warning to put phone away

• referral

• call home

• phone goes on the bookcase for the rest of the session

Mrs. Kral asks you to begin a writing task. You shout, "I'm not doin' that!" Then you throw the paper down and yell a curse word.

What is an appropriate consequence?

• phone call/message home; contact discipline staff

• referral

• verbal warning

• sit in a quiet space at the back for a few minutes

You're late to speech three times in a row without a pass.

What do you think an appropriate consequence is for this break in expectation?

• conference with Mrs. Kral; possible phone call home or with teacher

• referral

• Mrs. Gilbert is called

You are heard cursing at a peer at your table once.

What's an appropriate consequence for this situation?

• Apology to peer. Practice a better way to say it.

• Referral

• Phone call/message home

You get mad, throw your chair, yell at a peer, then run out of the speech room.

What is an appropriate consequence for this situation?

• Referral or ISS

• phone call home

• apology to peer and teacher