Academic Problem Solving 1 Look through your resources for information Use a whisper voice

1. Academic Problem Solving 1 • Look through your resources for information • Use a whisper voice • Ask three people as specified by the teacher for help (not for the answer) before asking the teacher • Decide on a solution in a timely manner • Begin task being solved

2. Addressing The Teacher 2 • Use Mr., Ms., Mrs., with name • Wait Quietly for acknowledgement • Use “Excuse me” or “May I?” • Low voice • Say “Thank you” before leaving the conversation

3. Admit Slips 3 1. Enter quietly and take your seat 2. Place admit slip/planner on top of your desk area 3. Follow teacher’s instructions or agenda on the board 4. Any questions, raise your hand and wait quietly

4. Announcements/Class Calls 4 1. Voice off 2. Stop working 3. Hands and feet still 4. Wait until announcements are over 5. Raise hand to ask questions when announcements are over

5. Apologizing 5 • Face the other person • Speak clearly • Use low, calm , sincere tone of voice • Say “Please forgive me for…”

6. Asking for Help 6 1. Signal teacher appropriately 2. Wait quietly to be acknowledged 3. Low voice 4. Say, “Thank you” before leaving teacher 5. Walk with quiet feet

7. Assignments 7 • Assignment is completed • SWOOSH heading: name, date, period, and assignment title written on right hand corner of paper • Assignment is completed legibly and neatly in pen or pencil as requested by teacher • Place papers face up and in same direction in tray/basket/box • Turn in assignment on time

8. Audience Behavior8 • Voice off • Sit straight with your back against the seat back • Eyes on speaker • Keep hands and feet to self • Applaud using 2 hands for approximately 5-10 seconds

9. Auditorium (Entering) 9 • Walk in a straight line • Hands and feet to self • Take seat quickly in teacher designated area • Sit up straight, back against seat back • Sit quietly

10. Voice off • Leave seat quickly from • teacher designated area • 3. Hands and feet to self • 4. Walk in a straight line Auditorium (Exiting) 10

11. Back Packs/Back Sacks 11 • A strap on each shoulder; carried on back • Leave on back until in the classroom. • Hang over chair or place under desk or other teacher designated area • Keep backpack away from others • Only place materials in backpack that are needed for class or that will be taken home • Put on back when leaving the classroom at the end of class or at the end of the day.

12. Bathroom Usage 12 • Walk directly to bathroom • Move directly to and from area of usage • Place trash in trash can • Wash hands with soap and water and dry hands with dryer • Leave immediately when finished and walk directly back to class

13. Bus Holding 13 1. Use low voices 2. Stay in seats/work quietly 3. When bus is called, walk directly to the bus.

14. Bus Line 14 • Take teacher designated route straight to bus line • Hands and feet to self • Stay in line • Low voice • Wait for your turn to board bus

15. Cafeteria 15 • Enter through assigned door • Walk with hands or feet to self • Go directly to assigned table and wait quietly for instructions • Talk quietly with those seated near you • Don’t play with food & eat only your own food • Dispose of all trash, yours and that which others left behind

16. Cell Phone Use 16 • Powered Off and out of sight between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM 2. After 3:00 PM, used for communicating only (calls and texting only).

17. Class Changes/Hallway 17 • Walk on the right side only of hallway • Hands and feet to self • Hold objects with hands in front or on your side • Only walk facing forward • Use low inside voice

18. Classroom (Entering) 18 • Stay in a single-file line to enter classroom after previous class exits • Get materials • Walk directly to seat or designated area and be seated • Voice off • Keep hands and feet to self • Begin work right away and complete assigned task

19. Classroom (Leaving) 19 • Pack up material at signal from teacher • Voice off during teacher directions; whisper as pack up • Make sure homework and EQ are written in planner • Leave area clean/empty • Wait in seat for teacher to dismiss

20. Class (Listening) 20 • Eyes on speaker • Voice off • Hands and feet still • Sit straight in seat with your back against seat back • Raise hand to speak or ask a question

21. Class Materials 21 • Follow class procedure for obtaining materials • Have materials ready at beginning of class • Use materials properly • Return materials as instructed

22. Class (Prepared for!) 22 • Arrive to class on time • Bring necessary books, paper, SWOOSH Notebook & Planner • Bring sharpened pencil or pen • Walk directly to seat • Voice off

23. Class (Walking With) 23 • No talking • Straight, single-file line behind 1st student (line leader) • Hands, feet, & personal items to yourself • Walk -No running • Always walk along right-hand wall • Face forward

24. Collaborative Pairs 24 • Look at partner when speaking • Take turns speaking • Complete task together • Low voice • Use statements with “Please” and “Thank you”

25. Communication with Others/Greetings 25 • Walk slowly or stop to speak to person • Face the person • Make eye contact • Use “Please” and “Thank-you” • Use clear talking voice • Respond back to person on topic

26. Distributing Materials 26 • Whisper voice • Stay seated • Take only one and pass the rest directed by the teacher

27. Drinking Fountain 27 • Wait until class change • Wait in single-file line • Keep hands and feet to self • Place books on ground • Drink water quietly and within 5 seconds if others are waiting • Pick up books • Walk directly to next class

28. Emergency Drills 28 • Line up immediately • Voice off • Walk quickly with hands to self • Stay straight in single file line • Follow teacher’s directions the first time

29. Field Trip Behavior 29 • Walk • Stay with class/partner/chaperone at all times • Follow directions the first time given • Stay on paths or in designated areas • Keep hands and feet to self

30. Following Directions 30 1. Voice off 2. Eyes on speaker 3. Hands and feet still 4. Listen to all information and wait to ask questions at end of instructions 5. Begin task immediately when teacher is finished explaining

31. Getting into Groups 31 • Quiet voice • Walk to designated area • Move to group right away; quietly move seats/desks to face group • Obtain all needed materials • Quietly wait for further instruction

32. Guest Speaker 32 • Look at teacher for direction • Eyes on speaker’s face • Voice off • Pencils down; stop working • Raise hand to ask questions • Thank speaker

33. Hall Pass 33 • Quietly raise hand and wait to be recognized at appropriate time as defined by your teacher • Ask to leave the classroom using “Please” • After approved, fill in planner and wait for signature. • Open and close door quietly when leaving classroom • Carry pass in hand visible to others • Return to class without disrupting

34. Homework 34 • Write homework in planner under appropriate block • Collect needed materials to complete homework • Complete homework after school • Put homework back into correct section of SWOOSH Notebook • Turn in completed homework on time

35. Homework (Turning It In) 35 • Use school heading on all papers: • Walk into room, go to seat, and take out homework papers • Place homework in homework tray/basket/box so that it is right-side up, facing same direction, and in a neat pile • No talking/visiting at homework tray/basket/box

36. ID’s (Proper Wearing) 36 1. Wear your own ID 2. On lanyard 3. Around neck at all times 4. Properly displayed 5. Visible

37. Independent Reading 37 • Voice off • Book open and reading to self • Sit in your own spot • Place books back where they belong right side up, spine out • Wait turn to get and return book

38. Independent Work 38 • Sit upright in chair with your back against back of chair • Voice off • Stay on task • Raise hand for assistance • Place completed work in designated area

39. Lining Up 39 1. Voice off 2. Face forward 3. Walk single file • Arms crossed or by side • Hold objects with hands in front or on your side

40. Maintaining Your Area 40 • Keep materials on or under your own desk • Place closed books, straight, and right side up until needed • Throw trash away at the end of class • Keep water bottle closed on floor

41. Media Center (Entering) 41 • Discard food, gum, or drinks before entering the library. • Library books, planners, and ID’s are to be held in front of you or to your side securely • Enter through doors quietly • If using “Book Drop Return” drop books gently • Show signed planner and be wearing ID to show Media Staff

42. Media Center(BookCheckout) 42 • Line up at checkout desk in single file • Have ID’s and books with barcode facing up, ready to be scanned • Take a free bookmark as you go • Use exit procedure if with a class

43. Media Center (Book Care) 43 • Books are to be opened no more than at a 180 degree angle • Barcodes are to be left intact • Always use a bookmark to mark your place (they are free) • Carefully place books in your backpacks to keep them clean and dry • Always make sure your hands are clean when handling your library book • Keep pages free of pencil, pen, and highlighting marks • Return books no later than due date

44. Media Center Voices 44 • Voices are to be “whisper level” • Be respectful of others reading, testing, or studying in the Media Center

45. Media Center (Exiting) 45 • Line up silently before the metal detector against wall, opposite of checkout desk • Carry books and materials back to your classroom in front of you or to your side

46. Planners (Filling Out) 46 • When the bell rings, write daily EQ and homework in planner in appropriate space • No ditto marks or lines drawn across planner • When finished, put planner away and prepare for class

47. Pledge of Allegiance 47 • Stand up straight • Eyes on flag • Right hand over heart (left side of chest) • Speak respectfully and in sync with leader • Say words correctly

48. PTSA School Store 48 • Wait until dismissed by teacher • Walk quietly to the back of the line against the wall • Hands and feet to self • Wait quietly until your turn • Be polite as you purchase your goods

49. Raising Hands 49 1. Voice off 2. Look at speaker • Hand up straight & still • Sit up straight in your chair • Hands & feet still

50. Respect Property 50 1. Low voice • At appropriate time & fashion as designated by teacher, ask to borrow before use • Use polite words “Please”, “Thank you”, “May I?” • Return item to owner at end of class period