Eckstein Middle School: Our Role in a Positive and Respectful Community We ALL have a part in creating a place where we want to be

Period 1 – Reflect on Respect Think about what you have learned this year about respect (for yourself, for others, for the Eckstein community) Please reflect on your learning by responding to the prompts on the handout

Benefits of a Respectful Community Share what you wrote with a partner Have a class discussion, if time, about what makes a respectful community

Period 2-Organization and Planners

Organization-Binder, Planner, Supplies Use dividers for every subject Keep pencils and pens in a pencil pouch or container Keep planner in binder Update planner every time you receive an assignment Look at your planner when you get home Binder, Planner, Supplies NEED to be at school EVERY DAY!!!

Plan for Portfolio Make sure you save significant work from 3 rd quarter for your Advisory portfolio Your portfolio needs to include at least one piece of work for every class Put assignments in a specific place in your binder and take them to HR on Wednesday

3 rd Period-Goal Setting-4 th Quarter

Goal Setting Ideas One more quarter to make strong grades for 2 nd semester Make a SPECIFIC goal for each class How are you going to achieve these goals? What support do you need to achieve these goals?

Period 4- Hall,Restroom and Lunch Expectations

Volume Levels Level 0-Silence Level 1-Whisper Level 2-Quiet talk with partners at a table Level 3-Outside voices in outside areas only

Hallway Expectations Walk on the RIGHT side of the hallway and stairs Make sure both outside doors are open (exit on the right and enter on the right) Be mindful of where you stand…make sure there is plenty of room for people to get by Walk…walk…walk (Translation: Running is not walking) Respect all student work in halls and in hands

Expected Times to Do Things Locker expectations: ▫Before school ▫ Before lunch…not in the middle of lunch! ▫After lunch ▫After school Bathroom expectations: ▫Before school ▫Passing periods ▫After school Visiting with Friends: ▫During passing period, ONLY if you will be on time to class ▫At lunch ▫On your way home

Bathroom Expectations GO. FLUSH. WASH. LEAVE. Respect bathroom supplies and surroundings Keep bathrooms clean and safe Respect your peers’ privacy Tell an adult if you notice something that needs to be fixed or cleaned

Lunchroom Expectations SIT, EAT, CLEAR, WAIT. Voice Level: 1-2 How can you show your respect for the Eckstein Community during lunch?

Additional Lunchroom Expectations After eating, clean up your mess and help make sure that those around you clean up their messes. Please raise your hand and wait for an adult to dismiss you. Dismissal starts 15 minutes into lunch. You may go to: ▫the garden ▫Field or basketball courts ▫ Game Room in Portable 13 ▫Library with a pass ▫Gym with a pass Available Restrooms during lunch: ▫Girls: directly across from cafeteria ▫Boys: go outside, through the garden, and around building to the restroom by the gym Remember, expected behavior is expected everywhere

Period 5 – Brain in the Palm of Your Hand

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Period 6 – Technology and Safety

Use of Technology All use of personal technology needs to be school related Cell phones must be silenced at all times Students may never use phones for photos or videos due to safety concerns Your personal technology is your responsibility to keep safe ▫Know where it is at all times ▫Keep your locker combination safe

Use Technology Safely EVERYTHING you post, write, and photograph can be traced Make SMART and POSITIVE choices when you use technology THINK TWICE before posting anything REPORT any cyber-bullying or harassment immediately REMEMBER even what you post on Facebook can have consequences at school

General Safety Be aware of your surroundings at all times Use marked crosswalks ONLY Make eye contact with drivers before you begin to cross the street Pay attention to buses, cabs, and other moving vehicles WALK on the sidewalks and crosswalks…darting into the street is dangerous Wear a helmet when you ride your bike Signal when you are riding your bike

Just when you thought we wouldn’t talk about this…it’s time for DRESS CODE School is a professional environment Expectations for dress code have been clearly explained…it’s up to you to follow it Ladies-Yoga pants and short skirts/shorts are no-nos Gentlemen-Sagging is a no-no