Lawn R.O.C.K.S.

LAWN SCHOOL R.O.C.KS!

“We Respect, Own it, rise to Challenges and are Kind.”

Every student, teacher and staff member at Lawn Ave. School R.O.C.Ks! This simple pledge captures the essence of our comprehensive, school-wide positive behavior program. The program is built on clear, consistent expectations and the belief that everyone must work together to ensure that Lawn School is a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for all.

The attached Lawn Ave. School R.O.C.Ks Behavior Matrix provides the foundation for the program, clearly outlining
specific behaviors and expectations in all areas including classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, the cafeteria and outside area such as the playground, bus and athletic fields. These expectations are shared with students early in the year through discussions and modeling in their “home base” groups and are revisited throughout the year in classrooms and in our Advisory program. Daily, during morning announcements, students and teachers say the R.O.C.K pledge together promising to focus on making these qualities the core of what we believe and how we behave. Students are regularly caught “living the R.O.C.K” and are publicly acknowledged for their efforts to make positive behavior choices. We ask you to join us in this effort to promote positive behaviors at Lawn School. Please review and discuss the Lawn R.O.C.Ks Behavior Matrix with your child. While some expectations may seem quite simple and straightforward, please talk with your child about how they all combine to ensure a positive school environment. Thank you for your ongoing support!

LAWN R.O.C.K.S.

	We Respect It!	We Own It!	We Rise to Challenges!	We Are Kind!
H A L L W A Y S	We… Walk at all times Follow adult directions the first time. Are considerate of classes in session. Use reasonable, inside voices Use polite and appropriate language Keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves Take care of school property Walk in singles or pairs on the right.	We… Keep moving Get to class on time Keep hallways clean and uncluttered Think ahead and prepare for next class Leave electronics, jackets, cellphones in locker Zip backpacks and hang on hook Shut lockers quietly Have permission to be in the hallway	WE	We…. Smile Help others Are friendly Greet students and adults Are courteous Share locker space with neighbors Use appropriate manners-Excuse me, etc.
C L A S S R O O M S	We… Enter quietly Honor the learning and personal space of others Follow adult directions the first time Actively listen to others Use polite, appropriate language Treat classroom, materials and workspaces properly Wait for dismissal	We… Arrive prepared and on time Have a writing tool ready to go Actively participate Seek out teacher help when needed Do quality work Share our graded work with our parents Sign out and in when leaving the classroom Accept consequences without arguing or complaining.	RISE	We… Are friendly Reach out and help others Treat others the way we’d like to be treated Are polite Greet and say goodbye to our teacher and peers.
B A T H R O O M S	We… Respect the privacy of others. Respect school property Report cleanliness issues to an adult Use reasonable, inside voices Use polite and appropriate language	We… Sign out and back in to class Wash hands and use proper hygiene Throw paper towels into the trash Return to class in a timely manner Report destructive, unsafe or inappropriate behavior	TO THE	We… Respect the privacy of others.
C A F E T E R I A	We… Follow adult directions the first time. Keep hands, food and objects to self Use polite, appropriate language Stay seated unless we have permission to get up Use reasonable, inside voices Wait our turn in the lunch line. Leave the lunchroom the way we found it-Clean and tidy	We… Set a positive example Eat our own food Throw away trash and recycle correctly Clean up table and floor around table Use proper table manners Ask permission and sign out when leaving the lunchroom Accept consequences without arguing or complaining. Report destructive, unsafe or inappropriate behavior	R.O.C.K.	We… Use good manners- Please, thank you, etc. Are friendly and include others Treat others the way we wish to be treated
O U T S I D E	We… Follow all adult directions the first time Use polite, appropriate language Line up quickly and quietly when whistle is blown Share a recess materials and play areas Keep hands, feet and objects to self	We… Set a positive example for others Wait our turn when entering an leaving the building Follow school safety rules at all times. Accept consequences without arguing or complaining. Report destructive, unsafe or inappropriate behavior	CHALLENGE!	We… Are friendly Share recess materials. Include everyone in games, activities, etc.