w. m. cooper elementary behavior matrix

How good behavior looks in every placewhen Cooper Cougars are safe, respectful, responsible, and kind.

School-widein all classes

Be Safe

• Walk inside at all times• Keep your body parts to yourself• Use and store supplies properly • Be where you belong• Shoes tied, pants up, and shirt tucked in• Keep items off the floor

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Be Respectful

• Follow directions the first time they are given

• Be on time• Eyes and ears on the speaker• Use courteous language• Speak with a positive attitude

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Be Responsible

• Only bring school items to school• Have school supplies daily• Turn homework in on time• Listen when others speak• Follow the uniform dress code• Keep our school litter free

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Be Kind

• Use your manners• Offer help when needed• Include others

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Hallways

Be Safe

• Walk at all times• Create a line down the right side of the hall• Keep doorways and entry ways clear


Be Respectful

• Stand tall off the wall• Walk in a single, straight, and silent line• Give silent waves


Be Responsible

• Walk in a single, straight, and silent line• Have a pass if not with your class


Be Kind

• Allow others to get back in their place• Assist younger students that need help


Restrooms

Be Safe

• Have a pass• One in the restroom at a time• Wipe up spills


Be Respectful

• Wait silently• Give privacy to others


Be Responsible

• Conserve supplies:• -1 squirt of soap• -1 paper towel• Keep all areas clean• Flush - Wash - Leave


Be Kind

• Let others have their privacy• Ask if someone is in the restroom before

entering• If someone falls help them up


Playground

Be Safe• Tennis shoes or sneakers on equipment• Keep your body parts to yourself• Slide on bottom with your feet first• Go up the slide stairs only• Get off the slide as soon as you reach the bottom• Swing sitting only• Leave the swing after it stops• Stand on the grass near the swings instead of the mulch• Climb across the monkey bars instead of laying/sitting on top of

them• Throw balls and Frisbees only


Be Respectful

• Handle equipment with care• Share the equipment• Take turns• Follow the rules of the game


Be Responsible

• Return equipment to its proper place• Use equipment correctly


Be Kind

• Invite others to play• Share• Take turns• Be a good sport


Lunchroom

Be Safe• Keep your place in line• Stand silently in line• Remain seated in your place• Face forward at all times• Wipe up spills immediately• Raise your hand if you need help• Eat only your food


Be Respectful

• If you touch a food choice, it’s yours• Chew with your mouth closed


Be Responsible

• Keep food and drink on the tray• Use utensils properly• Clean up after yourself• Talk with your shoulder buddy only


Be Kind

• Use good manners


Be Safe

• Stay seated at all times• Face forward with feet in front• Keep body parts to yourself• Hold backpack in lap• Save snacks for home


Be Respectful

• Follow the driver’s directions the first time given

• Only talk to those in your seat• Keep supplies in backpacks• Use inside voices


Be Responsible

• Get on the bus• Sit on the bus• Remain seated during the entire ride• Ride quietly• When coming to school make a line after

you exit the bus


Be Kind

• Greet the bus driver• Slide over to let others sit down• Speak kindly• Allow younger students to board and exit

the bus first


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