1. Where Are You Living? A Simple Guide to Promoting Student Success

2. Above the Line O Means Positive Behavior and Attitude

3. Above the Line O Brainstorm words that would fit into the “Above the Line” Category O What behaviors and/or attitudes would add to your success in class/school?

4. Below the Line O Means Negative Behavior and Attitude

5. Below the Line O Brainstorm words that would fit into the “Below the Line” Category O What behaviors and/or attitudes would keep you from being successful?

6. Let’s Practice O Read the student behavior and decide whether it is “Above or Below the Line”. O Be ready to discuss!

7. Practice O A student is looking around the classroom not working on their assignment. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O What positive change could be made for success?

8. Practice O A student disagrees with the teacher, but is respectful during their conversation (agree to disagree). O Is that Above or Below the Line?

9. Practice O A student is trying to use their phone in class. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O What is the rule for cell phones?

10. Practice O A student wears their hat in the classroom. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O What is the rule for hats?

11. Practice O A student did not bring his/her homework. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O What positive change is needed for success?

12. Practice O A student is reading their book as assigned. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

13. Practice O A student is passing a note to a friend during a class lecture. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

14. More Practice O The teacher has assigned a group activity, but no one has started working…just talking about their weekend. A group member announces that they should really start to work and stay on task because this activity is part of their grade and will add to their success in class. O Is the student acting Above or Below the Line?

15. Practice O A student did not complete his/her homework as directed. He/she had soccer practice and totally forgot. O Is that acting Above or Below the Line?

16. Practice O A student is very bright, but doesn’t often participate in class unless called upon by the teacher. O Is the student acting Above or Below the Line?

17. Practice O A student writes all of his/her assignments in their planner. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

18. Practice O A student’s pencil breaks during class lecture. He/she waits until the appropriate time to solve the problem. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O What other solutions could solve the problem?

19. Practice O In a group activity, one student is not using their time as directed. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

20. Practice O A student is not prepared for class— Some possible reasons may include that they did not bring paper, pencils, books, etc. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O How could the student prove to be more successful?

21. Practice O During a class discussion, a student has no idea what the teacher is talking about. He/she wants to raise their hand, but is afraid that everyone will laugh at them. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

22. Practice O A student didn’t remember that he/she had a quiz in language arts today. They forgot to study. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

23. Practice O A student who has not been making good choices continues to talk back to the teacher, making rude comments and disturbing the rest of the class. O Is that Above or Below the Line?

24. Practice O A student gets up to throw away a paper during class lecture. O Is that Above or Below the Line? O Is it okay to do that? When?

25. Time for Skits! O In a group TBD (to be determined) by the teacher, students will make up a skit to show a scenario that is either “Above or Below the Line”. O Be ready to discuss!