Expectations

====In Grade 1 do not have rules, I prefer to have expectations of behavior so the children know how they should behave at all times not just at school. ==== They are simply:

1. We are friends. 2. We share our things. 3. We listen to each other. 4. We speak English. 5. We use four magic words: Thank You, Excuse Me, Please, I'm sorry.

If a child does not follow these expectations there are consequences so they can learn to take responsibility for their actions. They are:

1. Oral warning/discussion of behavior 2. Loss of some recess time (5 minutes for first daily offense, 10 minutes for second) 3. Parent contact (via email, note, or telephone) 4. In severe or frequent instances, visit the Head of School

Please review these expectations and consequences with your child. The most effective behavior plan occurs when the student, teacher and parent all work together.

=Teacher Expectations: = = = =Parent Expectations: =
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Prepared for lessons **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Respectful to students, parents, and staff **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Is caring and understanding to student needs **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment in the classroom where all students can learn **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Listens and responds to parent concerns and requests **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Keeps the class wiki updated **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read the weekly newsletters and notes in a communication notebook **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Get child to school on time everyday **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Encourage and support child's learning at home **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Support school and classroom policies and rules at home **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Keep up to date with activities and events going on in the school (WIS wikis, posters, newsletters) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Communicate with teacher (communication notebooks, wikis, personal contact etc.) **

= = =<span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Student Expectations: =
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Come to class prepared to learn **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Always try to do their best **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Is respectful, kind, and caring to classmates **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Play well with others on the playground **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Keep hands and feet to self **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Follow classroom rules and respect teachers **