Behavior Expectations 3-5

Disagreeing with a comment made by a classmate or the teacher, but being understanding that people are allowed to have an opinion different from yours

• Disrespectful Behavior

• Respectful Behavior

Answer explanation

It is important to remember to have empathy for your classmates and teachers. Although you may not agree with their opinions, you can still have a healthy conversation about the topic(s).

Which of the following may happen if the class does not follow directions and is disruptive during Ms. Fitz's class? (Choose all that apply)

• The class may not earn dojo points.

• The class may not get to watch a movie or do a fun activity, and instead will have to do 2nd step.

• The class will get extra reccess

• The class will be rewarded with candy.

Answer explanation

You will have the opportunity to earn Dojo points every time you see me! I also like to play games for review and watch movies or do fun activities before breaks. If the class is disruptive or not appreciative of these activities, we will continue 2nd step instead.

Talking while someone else is talking

• Respectful Behavior

• Disrespectful Behavior

Answer explanation

We want to listen when someone else is talking so we can hear everything they are saying. If there is an opportunity to respond/comment, you will get to do so.

When we are having a conversation as a whole class how should you let someone know you want to add to the conversation?

• Blurt your answer out.

• Talk over someone who is already talking.

• Raise your hand.

• Write it down and hand deliver it to Ms. Fitz

Answer explanation

While there may be times where Ms. Fitz allows you to call out, the appropriate way to share what you are thinking is by raising your hand.

Using your phone during class.

• Disrespectful Behavior

• Respectful Behavior

Answer explanation

Phones should be in your backpacks and on silent during class.

True or False: When working in a group, it is okay for one person to slack off as long as the rest of the group is getting the task finished.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is okay to split the work up so one person is not doing all the work, but it is not okay to not patriciate and help your group.

Entering the classroom talking loudly or making noise while the teacher is teaching.

• Disrespectful Behavior

• Respectful Behavior

Answer explanation

When returning to class from the bathroom or somewhere else, you should enter the classroom on a level 0.

You are working on a worksheet for 2nd step and have a question about how to complete it. What should you do? (Choose all that apply)

• Ask if you can go to another class to see if they know how to complete it.

• Ask your shoulder buddy/someone near you for help.

• Ask Ms. Fitz for help immediately.

• Reread the instructions to see if you can find an answer to the problem.

• Sit and do nothing until Ms. Fitz notices.

Answer explanation

While you can always ask me for help, I would like you to see if you can figure it out on your own or ask a classmate for help before I step in.

Starting a fight (verbal or physical).

• Respectful Behavior

• Disrespectful Behavior

Answer explanation

Fighting is never the answer. Let your teacher or another trusted adult know if you are having a problem with another student.

When we are having discussion as an entire class, how many people should speak at one?

• 5

• The entire class.

• 2

• 1