Schoolwide Respect Agreement

Respect of adults toward students

We will:

• Speak in a calm tone
• Greet our students
• Encourage our students
• Listen attentively
• Respond to students’ questions
• Support our students in all aspects of their development

Respect of students towards adults

We will:

• Arrive punctually to all our classes
• Have all necessary supplies for each class
• Participate in class activities
• Complete our homework on time
• Listen to and look at the adult who is speaking
• Raise our hands before speaking
• Ask for permission to leave the class as required
• Follow adults’ instructions
• Refrain from interrupting
• Refrain from bringing food to class

Respect for the property of others

We will:

• Ask permission before touching or using things that belong to others
• Refrain from hiding or damaging others’ property
• Refrain from looking inside other students’ lockers or desks
• Respect the privacy of others
• Refuse to engage in rumors
• Keep our school clean, free of vandalism or graffiti

Respect for one another

We will:

• Include others in our games and conversations
• Greet and talk to others
• Listen to and respect the opinion of others
• Keep our hands and feet to ourselves
• Use appropriate language
• Refrain from hitting others or becoming involved in conflicts
• Refrain from engaging in bullying behaviors