1. We ALL have a part in creating a place where we want to be
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

2. Period 1 – Eagle Code

3. Eagle Code Be Responsible Be Respectful Experience Success
Posters are in every classroom as reminders of all school expectations
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Experience Success
Review the expectations on the poster with the class. Students will be reflecting on these expectations on the next slide.

4. Eagle Code Discussion
Think about how we have done as a community in following the Eagle Code:
What have we done well overall?
What can we improve upon as a community?
What is ONE thing I can personally do to follow the Eagle Code and build up our community?
Have students turn and talk about the first two questions and share out answers For the last question, have students write their answer in their planner for this week.

5. Period 2- Organization and Planners

6. Organization: Last 4 Weeks of 1st Semester
Make sure all of your papers are in the correct locations
Recycle any papers you no longer need
Check that you have your planner, pencils/pens, and paper
Binder, Planner, Supplies NEED to be at school EVERY DAY!!!

7. THINK AHEAD: Portfolio
Remember-you need to be collecting work samples from ALL of your classes for your portfolio
As you are organizing today, make a stack of papers you want to put in your portfolio tomorrow in HR
Take some time tomorrow during HR to organize your portfolio

8. Planners Update planner every time you receive an assignment
Use the bottom part of the page to plan your homework/activities
Look at your planner when you get home 

9. Period 3 –Behavior Expectations
Hallways
Lunchroom
Restrooms

10. Eckstein Behavior Expectations
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE SUCCESSFUL and SAFE
ALL AREAS
Voice Level Varies
Use appropriate voice level.
Use kind words and actions.
Respect others’ space and property.
Follow adult directions the first time.
Be prepared, on time, and ready to learn.
Keep valuables at home.
Report issues of harassment/ intimidation/bullying.
Keep our school clean.
Keep hands/feet/objects to self.
Walk safely.
Use materials and equipment appropriately.
Ask for adult help if needed.
Be helpful to others.
All behavior expectations are outlined on the
Behavior Expectations Chart in Planner on page 14

11. 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

12. Lunchroom Expectations
Be respectful of ALL adults in the hallways, lunchroom, and outside
Locker times
Before/after school
During passing period before and after lunch (you may not return to your lockers during lunch)
With hall pass from teacher
Composting and recycling is expected by all this year
Clean up your area (towels provided to wipe up spills)
Wait your turn in line
All food is to be eaten in the cafeteria only.

13. Additional Lunchroom Expectations
After eating, you may go to:
the garden (please refrain from touching the plants/trees)
Field or basketball courts
Game Room in Portable 13
Library 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

14. Hall and Restroom Expectations

15. 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

16. Expected Times to Do Things
Locker expectations:
Before school
Before lunch
After lunch
After school
Bathroom expectations:
Passing periods
Visiting with Friends:
During passing period, ONLY if you will be on time to class
At lunch
On your way home 

17. Period 4 – Academic Expectations

18. Eckstein Academic Expectations
First
Then If
Homework
Write it in your planner when it is assigned and when it is due
Ask questions before it is due
Assure you have everything you need
Take it home
Get it out
Do it
Put it back in your binder
Turn it in when it is due
Not turned in on time:
make a plan for completion
Tell plan to your teacher
Academic expectations are outlined on the Academic Expectations Chart
Review academic expectations on chart with students
Please take the time to review Academic Expectations Chart with students…go through each section to remind students what the expectations are for each area.

19. End of Semester Goals
Using the Academic Expectations Chart, set at least one SPECIFIC goal for the rest of this semester
Write this goal on the back of the Academic Expectations Chart
Under this goal, write at least 2-3 things you are going to do to meet this goal
Write this goal in your planner as well

20. Period 5 – Showing Respect in your Classes
Sit up straight; feet on the floor
Listen to the speaker
Ask and Answer questions; keep a positive Attitude
Nod to show you’re listening
Track the Talker/Take Notes

21. See SLANT in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCYPgnWa0mM

22. Period 5 – Brain in the Palm of Your Hand

23. Video Explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD-lfP1FBFk
This is a concept we shared with you at the beginning of the year---do you remember it?
How can this illustration of how your brain operates help you throughout your school day?
What are some strategies you can use when you “flip your lid”?
How can we support each other when someone “flips their lid”?
Take the time to have students turn and talk to answer these questions and share with the class, esp. their strategies for calming down after flipping their lid.

24. Period 6 – Technology and Safety

25. 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

26. Use Technology Safely
EVERYTHING you post, write, and photograph can be found
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

27. 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

28. As you go home today…
Make sure to finish organizing your binder if needed
Check your planner for assignment due dates
Locate assignments you want to add to your portfolio in HR tomorrow
Look at your goal for the rest of the semester…take steps TODAY to meet this gaol