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VJH Behavior Matrix
Science/Social Studies Classroom
Be respectful
Be Responsible
Be Relational
Entering the classroom
- Quietly report to your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings
- Have materials (Minder Binder/Homework, etc…) out by the time the tardy bell rings
- Observe personal space
General Classroom
- Use good manners
- Respect each other, the teacher, and materials
- Ask permission to get up from assigned seat
- Always demonstrate appropriate behavior for substitute teachers
- Help create a positive learning environment for all
- Have a positive attitude
During Instruction
- Listen to instructions carefully
- List to the presenter/speaker or person answering
- Raise your hand and wait to be called upon
- Stay focused on teacher
- Follow instructions the first time given
- Work until directed by the teacher to put away any items away
- Be open-minded
Turning in Assignments
- Pass in papers in a neat manner
- Do your own work
- Place your first and last name on your paper
- Turn in assignments on time
- Make positive, encouraging comments about other students’ work
Whiteboard and Classroom Materials
- Use materials for their designated purpose
- Return items in good condition
- Put materials away
- Use materials when asked to do so
- Help others around you if they are open to it.
Group/Pair Work/labs
- Form groups according to instructions
- Use lab equipment only as directed
- Participate
- Pull your weight
- Do your own work
- Clean up lab as directed (all materials return to the location you found them)
- Be positive towards working with new people.
- Be open to work with others who have a different personality from yourself.
Test Taking
- Keep your eyes on your own paper
- Work on your test silently
- Work silently
- Turn test in as directed by the teacher
- Quietly work on an approved activity when finished with your test
Absences and Late Work
- Wait until the appropriate time to discuss missing work/assignments
- Complete missed work
- Look on the website/remind me notifications/agenda board for missed work
- Ask fellow classmates for help or a to copy their notes
Restroom
- Wait until the appropriate time to ask
- Reenter class discretely
- Quickly use the facilities
- Use restroom during passing period
- One person at a time