I. WE ARE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS

This means:

* We are willing to help others

* We are friendly and courteous

* We hold the door for each other and guests

* We do not embarrass or tease other children

II. WE SHOW RESPECT FOR LEARNING

This means:

* We arrive at school on time

* We take care of our materials

* We are prepared for class

* We demonstrate serious and receptive attention in our daily work

* We do our homework thoughtfully, carefully, and complete it on time

* We treat other students' work with respect and consideration

* We do not disrupt our class

* We accept each other as learners and know that making mistakes is part of learning.

III. WE SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES IN A PEACEFUL MANNER

This means:

* We do not fight with, kick, hit or in any way hurt another child or person

* We discuss and problem-solve situations that anger or worry us

IV. WE MOVE SAFELY AND RESPECTFULLY THROUGH THE SCHOOL

This means:

* We remember that others are working; therefore, we walk quietly and in an orderly manner

* We do not play in bathrooms

* We do not run in halls or up and down stairs

V. WE COMMUNICATE RESPECTFULLY

This means:

* We do not curse or tease

* We address each other courteously

* We never boo or whistle in the classroom or at an assembly 

* We show our appreciation in the classroom and at assemblies with polite applause

VI. WE LISTEN TO THE DIRECTIONS OF THE ADULTS IN CHARGE

This means:

· We follow the instructions of adults

· We do not leave an area without permission

VII. WE RESPECT OTHER PEOPLES’ PROPERTY AND PERSONAL SPACE

This means:

* We do not take anything that belongs to another person without permission

* We do not touch another person in a harmful way

* We do not touch other people unless invited to

VIII. WE PLAY SAFELY IN THE GYM, OR ON THE PLAYGROUND

This means:

* We share the play areas with goodwill and good sportsmanship

* We clean up and return equipment promptly and carefully when finished

* We do not “play-fight”, wrestle, push, shove, trip, jump on each other, or otherwise engage in rough play

* We do not throw snowballs or anything at each other or over fences

* We use equipment correctly; e.g., we do not walk "up" slides

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