1. STARS in the Classroom: Behavior Expectation Examples

2. MSS MATRIX: MAKING “STAR” CHOICES
I WILL… S
BE SAFE T
BE A TEAM PLAYER A
ACT RESPONSIBLY R
BE RESPECTFUL
SOLVE PROBLEMS PEACEFULLY
Classroom
Keep hands, feet, and objects to myself
Use materials (e.g. pencils, scissors, etc.) appropriately
Become an active participant (i.e. listen, communicate, cooperate)
Follow adult directions
Do expected work
Ask for help when needed
Take care of materials
Wait turn to speak
Treat others as I would want to be treated
Treat the belongings of others respectfully
Use calm down strategies
Use problem-solving strategies to find safe and fair solutions
Maintain a bully-free Zone
Lunch
Keep hands, feet, and objects (i.e. lanyards) to myself
WALK at all times
Eat only my food
Sit at table with feet on floor
Let an adult know when I have a spill
Line up quietly and wait for an adult to give me instructions
Offer help to others
Clean up my entire area and put trash in recycle/trash can
Clean tray, return to its proper place
Make good food choices
Be nice and use kind words
Be courteous (say please and thank you)
Stay in my seat and raise my hand
Use my inside voice
Bathroom
Keep hands, feet and objects to myself
Wash my hands
Use bathroom structures appropriately
Only spend the time I need in the bathroom
Limit trips to only when necessary
Make sure all trash is in the trash can
Use paper produces appropriately
Flush
Respect personal space and privacy of others
Limit conversations
Use problem solving-strategies to find safe, fair solutions
Immediately report problems I cannot solve to an adult
1. S.T.A.R.S. SOCIAL SKILLS
2. NATURAL CONTEXTS
3. BEHAVIOR EXAMPLES

3. Expectations Across Routines
The following slides show examples of how to teach your students how your 3- 5 positively-stated class expectations look in different classroom routines and procedures.

4. STARS within Class Routines Matrix
Rules
Entering
Seat Work
Group Work Time
Leaving Class
S—Be Safe
T—Be a Team Player
A—Act Responsibly
R—Be Respectful
S—Solve Problems Peacefully *

5. Solve Problems Peacefully
Immediately report problems I cannot solve to an adult
Use problem-solving strategies to the group find safe and fair solutions
Use problem-solving strategies to find safe and fair solutions
Maintain bully-free zone
Solve Problems Peacefully
Raise hand & wait to be called on
Work quietly
Accept others’ opinions
Use indoor voices when talking
Raise hand before speaking
Say nice things
Be Respectful
Stay on task
Use time wisely
Follow directions
Have 3 sharpened pencils ready
Be on time
Bring your homework
Act Responsibly
Do your best on all assignments
Set a good example for others by doing your own work
Listen to others’ ideas
Help everyone in your group participate
Participate/do your share of the work
Set a good example
Listen when others talk
Be a Team Player
Stay in your area
Remain seated unless permitted to be up
Stay with your group
Remain seated unless you have permission to be up
Keep self to self
Sit with four chair legs on the floor
Keep area neat
Be Safe
Independent Work
Group Work
All the Time

6. Solve Problems Peacefully
All the Time
Arrival
Computers
Be Safe
Follow directions the first time
Keep self to self
Be in your seat when the bell rings
One person per station
Hands off electric cords
Be a Team Player
Be an active participant (i.e. communicate and cooperate)
Help others get settled and get started
Wait your turn
15 minutes per station
Act Responsibly
Have materials ready before activities begin
Follow adult directions
Bring your homework, pencil, and paper
Return to log-in screen when finished
Be Respectful
Treat others as I would want to be treated
Use indoor voice if talking before bell rings
Raise your hand before speaking
Use headphones
Solve Problems Peacefully
Use problem-solving strategies to find safe and fair solutions
Maintain a bully-free Zone
Immediately report problems I cannot solve to an adult
Immediately report computer problems to an adult *

9. STARS Reflection Form How do I feel: What happened:
Now I feel:
Next time I can try to follow the STARS rules by:
My role in the solution is:
Possible solutions are:
The STARS rule I had trouble following was:
S--BE SAFE
T--BE A TEAM PLAYER
A--ACT RESPONSIBLY
R--BE RESPECTFUL
S--SOLVE PROBLEMS PEACEFULLY
What happened:
How do I feel:

10. S.T.A.R.S.: Act Responsibly and Be Respectful Homework Chart
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Act Responsibly:
Start my homework without reminders
Complete homework and put things away before free time
Be Respectful:
Ask for help politely
Remember to say “thanks” * *

11. S.T.A.R.S. at Home… S—Be Safe T—Be a Team Player A—Act Responsibly
Use my words
S—Solve Problems Peacefully
End the day with nice words and thoughts
Remember please and thank you;
Use a napkin
Respect others things
Ask politely for help
Say “Thanks for the ride”
“Have a good day”
R—Be Respectful
Brush teeth and go to bed w/o reminders
Set the table
Put dishes away
Clean up after self;
Play quietly
Clean up after yourself
Make bed;
Remember your backpack, lunch, etc.
A—Act Responsibly
Go to bed on time when asked
Offer to help set and clear table
Offer to share
Help clean up without extra reminders
Get up on time;
Dressed & ready to leave on time
T—Be a Team Player
Get to bed on time, so I am well rested
Chew food slowly, so you don’t choke
Make sure an adult knows where I am
Keep toys, etc., off the floor so no one trips
Wash up and brush teeth to stay healthy
S—Be Safe
Bedtime
Mealtime
Time to relax
Clean up time
Ready for school
STARS Behavior Expectations

12. The following slides have other examples for you to use in creating your own STARS examples for other areas or routines not included in the original matrix.

13. Typical Contexts/ Routines Classroom-Wide Rules/Expectations
Respect Others
Respect Property
Respect Self
All
Use inside voice.
Raise hand to answer/talk.
Recycle paper.
Put writing tools inside desk.
Do your best.
Ask.
Morning Meeting
Eyes on speaker.
Give brief answers.
Put announcements in desk.
Keep feet on floor.
Put check by my announcements.
Homework
Do own work.
Turn in before lesson.
Put homework neatly in box.
Touch your work only.
Turn in lesson on time.
Do homework night/day before.
Transition
Keep hands to self.
Put/get materials first.
Have plan.
Go directly.
“I Need Assistance”
Raise hand or show “Assistance Card”.
Wait 2 minutes & try again.
Have materials ready.
Ask if unclear.
Teacher Directed
Use materials as intended.
Independent Work
Return with done.
Use time as planned.
Problem to Solve
Stop, Step Back, Think, Act

14. During Teacher-Led Instruction
Expectations for All
During Teacher-Led Instruction
Be Safe
Sit with your chair on all 4 legs
Stay in your seat
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Take notes when asked
Try your best
Stay on topic
Be Respectful
Listen to the teacher
Raise your hand to share
Use appropriate language
Keep electronics stored and turned off with buds out of ears * *

15. During Independent Work Time
Expectations for All
During Independent Work Time
Be Safe
Sit with your chair on all 4 legs
Stay in your seat
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Try your best
Complete all your work
Stay focused on your own work
Be Respectful
Listen to the teacher
Raise your hand to ask for help
Voices are off
Electronics can be on “low” * *

16. During Project/Lab Time
Expectations for All
During Project/Lab Time
Be Safe
Sit with your chair on all 4 legs
Keep body and objects to self
Use lab/project materials as directed
Be Responsible
Try your best
Complete all your work
Stay focused on your own work
Be Respectful
Listen to the teacher
Raise your hand to ask for help
Voices are at a quiet conversational volume
Electronics can be on “low” * *

17. Expectations for All Entering Class
Be Safe
Walk
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Put materials where they belong
Quickly and quietly go directly to your seat
Listen for directions
Be Respectful
Voices are at a quiet whisper
Use appropriate language
Keep all electronics out of sight * *

18. Expectations for All Leaving Class
Be Safe
Walk in the halls
Keep body and objects to self
Wait until dismissed to leave
Be Responsible
Put materials away where they belong before leaving
Line up quickly and quietly
Keep all electronics out of sight
Be Respectful
Voices are completely off or at a quiet whisper
Use appropriate language
Take off hoods and hats * *

19. Expectations for All In the Hallways
Be Safe
Walk in the halls
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Keep all electronics turned off and out of sight
Quickly and quietly walk directly to your location
Be Respectful
Voices are completely off or at a quiet whisper
Use appropriate language
Hoods and hats are off * *

20. Expectations for All Problem Solving Time
Be Safe
Walk
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Go directly to CST/ your destination
Use time wisely
Speak with an available adult about the issue (Mr. Murray, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Jaccodine, Mrs. Haller)
Be Respectful
Use appropriate language
If adult from list isn’t immediately available, student can take time to calm, but can’t disturb other adults
Keep all electronics at a low volume while waiting and keep them out of sight while speaking to adults * *

21. Expectations for All On the Bus
Be Safe
Walk on and off the bus
Enter and exit bus in an orderly manner
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Store materials under the seat/ where they belong
Keep area clean and graffiti-free
Be Respectful
Voices are at a quiet whisper or kept to a conversational level
Use appropriate language
Use manners with drivers and bus assistants * *

22. Conferencing with Staff
Expectations for All
Conferencing with Staff
Be Safe
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Be on time
Use discussion time wisely
Be Respectful
Use appropriate language
Try to accept others’ opinions
Keep all electronics turned off and out of sight * *

23. Expectations for All In the Cafeteria
Be Safe
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Clean up after yourself
Wait until dismissed to leave or sign out to leave the area before the end of lunch
Be Respectful
Use appropriate language
Use manners with cafeteria staff (please, thank you, etc.)
Wait your turn in line
Keep all electronics out of sight * *

24. In the Weight Room/During PE
Expectations for All
In the Weight Room/During PE
Be Safe
Keep body to self
Be Responsible
Use equipment properly and put it away when finished
Be Respectful
Use appropriate language * *

25. Expectations for All Computer/Ipad Use
Be Safe
Keep body and objects to self
Be Responsible
Access approved web sights only
When using the internet, keep your personal information private
Be Respectful
Computer/Ipad should not be in use during teacher-led instruction (unless otherwise specified by teacher) * *