We encourage all schools to work to develop a positive school culture. Consistency is the key to effectiveness.
Culture Checklist:
1. Review how to sharpen pencils 2.Discuss when and how to throw trash away during class
3.Talk about expectations for transitions between classes, lunch and electives
4. Discuss expectations for lunch room behavior 5.Review appropriate voice levels – noise level 1 (cooperative groups), noise level 2 (lunch room) or noise level 3 (outside)…
6.Review PBS reward system
7. Review PBS consequence system
8.Discuss restroom procedures and structured times for use
9.Go over basic school policies
10. Review cell phone use 11. Discuss policies on gum, sunflower seeds, snacks, etc. 12. Review SPARK (a way to remind kids to stay on task) · Sit up straight · Pay Attention · Ask and answer questions · Respect all · Keep tracking the speaker 13. Practice attention grabbers 14. Demonstrate what QUALITY work and homework should look like 15. Practice organization skills 16. Discuss study skills 17. Talk about the importance of eye contact 18. Remind students that attention stays on academics even when a visitor enters the room 19. Discuss attitude adjustments – smacking lips, rolling eyes, etc… 20. Role play good and bad behaviors 21. Role play how to raise hands with enthusiasm 22. Practice character building 23. Practice CHANTS 24. Discuss what does it mean to be part of a team 25. Review dismissal and entering the building procedures 26. Review how to ask and answer questions 27. Discuss homework expectations – parent signature is non-negotiable 28. Discuss bullying 29. Review dress code 30. Discuss the importance of an education 31. Talk about college preparation, even with Pre-K students! 32. Discuss what it mean to Work Hard and Be Nice! J