Student Expectations

Franklin School's reputation is reflected by students’ behavior in the classroom, on the playground, in assemblies, at athletic events, and on field trips. The Franklin School Expectations, presented as the acronym "RISE," were developed to serve as a general guide for students to maintain high standards of behavior.

Respect, Integrity, Safety, Effort

Behavior Expectations

The school-wide behavior plan is carefully designed to protect all children and to establish an orderly learning environment for all students. The school staff will teach and encourage appropriate behavior and will assist each student in correcting inappropriate behavior. Parents can assist by reviewing the behavior expectations (included in the RISE matrix below) and by supporting school personnel should a behavior problem arise.

RISE Expectations Matrix


The management of each individual classroom is the responsibility of the classroom teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to insure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning. The specific details of how this is to be managed are left to the professional judgment of the teacher. There are several broad guidelines that the teachers follow:

  1. Classroom rules are posted in the room.

  2. At the first of the year teachers will review classroom rules and procedures. Additionally, teachers will regularly review the classroom rules and procedures throughout the year.

  3. The teacher will inform the student and notify the parent if the student is having persistent behavior problems in class.

  4. Extreme disruptions could result in an immediate office referral without parent notification.

  5. For students in grades K-6, the classroom teacher will handle routine discipline issues through their classroom management system and, when needed, seek the support of the administrative staff.

Positive Behavior Recognition

The Franklin School community recognizes that when positive behavior is recognized, appreciated, and rewarded, people usually choose to engage in positive decision making and display respectful behaviors. For these reasons, staff, parents, and other students will be encouraged to recognize, appreciate, and reward appropriate behavior. Below is a limited list of the positive reinforcements that will be used by the staff on a frequent basis:

Franklin R.I.S.E. Recognition

Verbal praise and recognition given directly to the student

Special classroom and school privileges and responsibilities

Special notes to students and/or their parents