1. PBIS – Positive Behavior Intervention System - Teachers will go over this with your child the first few days of school. -These expectations will be reinforced throughout the school year. -Thank you for talking to your child about the expectations as well.

2. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Enter and exit cars curbside only on Nelson Street Follow the crossing guards for safe crossing Cross the street at the crosswalk and stay between the lines Walk on the sidewalk Show respect for our neighbors and their property Report any safety issues to school staff and your family Voice Level – 0, 1, or 2 Coming and Going

3. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Arrive to school between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. Walk the path until the whistle blows to line up Bring in all of your belongings from outside Remove hats and hoods when you enter the building After 8:15 a.m., tardy students use the front door Walk out of the building with your teacher Leave the playground promptly at dismissal Voice Level – 0, 1, or 2 Arrival and Dismissal

4. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Follow adult directions Stay in line order Walk single file and face front Hands and feet to yourself Voice Level - 0 Lining Up

5. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility WALK single file, face front and stay to the right Listen to adult directions Walk on stairs one step at a time and use the railings appropriately Only staff can open outside doors Always carry a pass when not with an adult Hands and feet to yourself and away from walls Voice Level - 0 Hallways/Stairs

6. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Follow ALL classroom rules Enter and leave the room using line basics Use materials and time appropriately Keep your belongings and area organized Sit using body basics Always do your best Students may not be in a classroom without staff supervision Voice Level - 0, 1, or 2 Classroom Library, gym, music room, computer lab and other places we learn

7. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Respect yours and others’ privacy Put toilet paper in the toilet, flush the toilet Wash hands with soap and water Use sink, soap and dryers appropriately Report any problems or issues immediately No playing Voice Level - 0 or 1 Bathroom/Restroom

8. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Follow all playground rules during all recesses Follow all adult directions Include others and share equipment Keep hands and feet to yourself Walk to line up in assigned order when the whistle sounds Voice Level - 2 or 3 Playground/Recess

9. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Enter and stay in line order Follow all adult directions Always WALK Pick up after yourself Use good manners, say please and thank you Stay at your assigned table spot Keep hands and feet to yourself Voice Level - 0 Lunchroom/Cafeteria

10. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Listen to the adults in charge Follow the bus driver’s rules Represent your family, school, and teacher with pride Follow the rules of the school on any excursion away from school Report any problems to an adult promptly Use kind words and good manners Voice Level - 0 or 1 Bus & Field Trips

11. R espect -O rder and Safety -A ttitude- R esponsibility Wait patiently Use kind words and good manners Bring a pass Return directly to class Make good choices and take responsibility for your actions Accept consequences without arguing or complaining Voice Level – 0 or 1 Office and Nurse

12. Merrill Behavior Matrix Expectations Classrooms (Library, Gym, Music, Computer Lab) Hallways/ Stairs Bathroom/ Restroom Cafeteria/ Lunch Room Lining UpRecess/Playground Playground Bus/Field Trip Before/After School Respect 1. Listen carefully while others speak. 2.Raise hand 3.Show kindness to others. 4.Voice level 0, 1 or 2. 1. Listen to adult directions 2. Voice Level= 0 1. Respect yours and other’s privacy 2. No playing 3. Voice Level= 0 or 1 (when given a smiley face) 1. Listen to adults 2. Voice level= 0 1. Follow adult directions 2. Voice level= 0 1. Use playground equipment properly 2. Wait your turn 3. Voice level= 2 or 3 1. Follow rules of bus driver 2. Voice level = 0 or 1 Order and Safety 1. Walk 2. Hands & feet to yourself 3. Chair legs on floor 4. Body basics (sit on bottom, eyes forward, hands in your lap) 5. Only in room if adult is there 6. Use time & materials appropriately 1. Walk on stairs one step at a time and use railings appropriately 2. Walk single file, face front, stay to the right 3. Hands & feet to yourself and away from walls 4. Always carry a pass when not with an adult 1. Wash hands with soap and water 2. Keep feet on floor 3. Keep water & soap off floor 1. Walk & stay in line order 2. Keep food in front of you 3. Hands & feet to self 1. Stay in given line order 2. Hands and feet to yourself 3. Walk single file, face front, stay to the right 1. Dress for the weather 2. Hands & feet to self 3. Report problems to an adult 4. Keep snow on ground 5. Enter the building quietly and using line basics 1. Keep things out of aisle 2. Stay in seat 3. Sit on bottom 4. Keep hands/head inside window 5. Hands & feet to yourself 6. Don not throw objects 7. Voice level = 0 on train tracks Attitude 1. Always do your best 2. Help and share with others 1. Help others in need1. Keep bathroom clean 2. Bring only yourself to the bathroom (no objects) 1. Use manners: say “please” and “thank you” 1. Wait for other classes to pass, if they are in front of you 1. Include others in play activities 2. Use kind words 1. Use kind words & good manners Responsibility 1. Follow directions 2. Respect consequences 3. Make good choices 4. Complete work 5. Keep desk and classroom organized 1. Stay together 2. Only staff can open outside doors 1. Report problems to an adult 2. Return to room promptly 3. Put toilet paper in toilet and flush toilet 1. Stay at your assigned table spot 2. Report problems to an adult 3. Pick up after yourself 1. Use line basics 1. Accept consequences for actions 2. Line up when bell rings 3. Return playground equipment properly 1. Report problems to driver 2. Be at bus stop on time 3. Pick up after yourself