RISE Student Expectations

R

Respectful

All Settings: 

  • Be kind.

  • Be honest. 

  • Keep your hands to yourself.

  • Use polite language.

 

 

Classroom:

  • Be engaged (headphones, earbuds, cell phones put away). 

  • Allow everyone to learn.

  • Respect classroom materials. 

 

Transitions:

  • Talk softly.

  • Walk, don't run.

  • Stay to the right of the hallway.

 

Cafeteria:

  • Use manners.

  • Stand in line quietly. 

  • Talk softly (table talk).

  • Respect cafeteria staff.

 

Bus:

  • Use kind words. 

  • Follow the driver's directions.

  • Keep hands and feet to yourself.

  • Keep the bus clean (no trash on the floor). 

 

Restroom: 

  • Respect the privacy of others. 

  • Keep the space clean for the next person.

  • Use the restroom for its intended purpose. 

I

Involved

All Settings: 

  • Participate in a sport/club/activity.

  • Do your job.

  • See something, hear something, say something. 

  • Ask questions when unsure.

 

Classroom:

  • Participate.

  • Contribute positively in class.

  • Use appropriate communication with peers & teacher.

  • Assist substitutes. 

 

Transitions: 

  • Help others.

  • Do not block hallways.

  • Move directly to next location.

 

Cafeteria: 

  • Clean up after self.

  • Discard trash promptly.

 

 

Bus:

  • Stay seated while the bus is moving.

  • Watch for your stop.

  • Report unsafe behavior.

  • Help younger students find a seat.

 

Restroom:

  • Wash your hands.

  • Report cleanliness or maintenance issues to a staff member. 

S

Successful

All Settings:

  • Do what you are supposed to do.

  • Be where you are supposed to be.

  • Follow directions quickly.

  • Take ownership of your learning.

 

Classroom:

  • Exercise active learning.

  • Think beyond.

  • Stay on task.

  • Bring supplies to class.

  • Complete assignments on time.

 

Transitions:

  • Be on time.

  • Arrive prepared for next class.

 

 

Cafeteria: 

  • Use time wisely.

  • Stay seated until your table is dismissed.

 

 

Bus:

  • Board and exit quickly.

  • Keep all body parts inside the bus.

  • Keep the aisle clear.

  • Exit calmly and orderly.

 

Restroom:

  • Be efficient - don't linger.

  • Follow your teacher's restroom procedure.

E

Encouraging

All Settings: 

  • Use peaceful words to solve problems.

  • Be kind to others.

  • Be positive to self and others.

  • Celebrate others' successes.

 

Classroom:

  • Be mindful of others' feelings (empathy).

  • Be considerate.

  • Support others.

  • Acknowledge a classmate's good idea.

 

Transitions: 

  • Be friendly.

  • Hold the door for others.

 

 

Cafeteria: 

  • Show gratitude.

  • Include others at your table.

  • Thank the cafeteria staff by name.

 

Bus:

  • Use an inside voice.

  • Welcome new riders.

  • Be patient with others. 

  • Greet the driver each day.

 

 

Restroom:

  • Be patient if there's a line.

  • Report if a friend seems unwell or upset.