We teach students appropriate behaviors we expect to see in the virtual classroom or on campus. These expectations are reviewed throughout the school year and can be applied to many areas of the learning environment. Take a look at the MUSD Elementary Distance Learning Behavior Matrix in English or Spanish to learn how you can reinforce the same expectations at home.

When students display the positive behavior that we expect to see, staff members acknowledge them in a variety of ways, including verbal praise, positive body language or gestures (such as a thumbs up), and sometimes an award. In the virtual classroom, students can earn Fantastic Friday awards. On-campus, we use R.O.A.R.S. tickets, which students can turn in for a chance to win a drawing, such as lunch with the principal or face painting.

In addition to acknowledging positive behaviors, we have a system for tracking and responding to inappropriate behaviors. Teachers and staff members provide logical consequences and document when a student's behavior is disruptive. The behavior is recorded as either “minor” (off task, talking out of turn, etc.) or “major” (foul language, defiance, etc.). Major behaviors are referred to the office for office staff to manage, while repeat minor behaviors are addressed by the behavior intervention coordinator.