Behavior Expectations
Our Leadership Mission:
We Celebrate and Empower the Leader in all of Us
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
Habit 1: Be Proactive - I’m in charge of myself.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind - Have a plan.
Habit 3: Put First Things First - Work first, then play.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win - Everyone can win.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen before you talk.
Habit 6: Synergize - Together is better.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Balance feels best.
Behavior Expectations
Westgate Cougars will: |
Class |
Walkway |
Lunchroom |
Playground |
Assembly |
Be Safe |
Be in the right spot the right way |
Keep a calm body to yourself |
Sit facing the table and walk |
Use equipment appropriately |
Quickly respond to quiet sign |
Be Responsible |
Complete assignments to the best of your ability in a timely manner |
Walk quietlyon sidewalks and in the hallways |
Clean up after yourself |
Play by the rules |
Be an active participant |
Be Respectful |
Follow directions right away |
Smile and greet people |
Use your manners and an inside voice |
Take turns and use kind words to problem solve appropriately |
Appropriate applause |
Be Engaged |
Actively listen and participate. Have a growth mindset in your attitude and work. |
Be aware of your surroundings |
Calmly sit and eat during the lunch period |
Have fun and include others |
Actively listen and participate when appropriate |
Positive Support for Students:
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Classroom and school community
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Clear schoolwide and classroom expectations
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Positive feedback and reinforcement of expectations
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Adult support including staff, administration, teachers, and counselors
The driving questions for all students at ALL levels of discipline: What are you going to do to make it right? What are you going to do to make sure it doesn’t happen again?
Discipline:
When students’ attitudes or behavior cause a problem, we will implement the following procedures.
Level 1: Student and staff work it out.
Examples of Level 1 behaviors may include:
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Verbal disruptions
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Interrupting the learning environment
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Refusing to complete assignments
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Inappropriate language
The focus of action is to help the student make better choices. Consequences will focus on doing something to correct the problem and will be done by the student. Consequences may include: written and/or verbal apology, complete work at recess, conference with student.
Level 2: Student, staff and parent work it out.
Examples of Level 2 behaviors may include:
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Chronic Level 1 behaviors
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Disrespectful words and actions
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Leaving the classroom without permission
If the problem continues, the teacher will contact the parent/guardian to discuss the issue. A meeting may also be arranged with parent/guardian, student and teacher to discuss and decide on a plan of improvement for the student. Consequences may include: Written plan for improvement, buddy class when appropriate, practice/work at recess.
Level 3: Student, staff, parent and administration work it out.
Examples of Level 3 behaviors may include:
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All unsafe physical behaviors such as slamming doors, throwing furniture, screaming, etc.
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Hitting, pushing, and/or other aggressive physical behaviors towards others
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Inappropriate language - profanity, threatening language, discriminatory language
At this point, staff will implement consequences and parents/guardians will be contacted. The principal will meet with staff, parents/guardians and student to implement a plan to change the behavior of the child.
Level 4: Student is given in school suspension or suspended from school.
Examples of Level 4 behaviors may include:
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Possession of weapons, drugs, alcohol
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Immediate or continuing danger to self or others
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Ongoing harassment
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Excessive physical and/or verbal aggressions
Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately and must meet with administration and staff. Exceptional misconduct may result in immediate suspension.