Rules and Expectations

In-Class Expectations

Rules:

• At Bella Vista Elementary, learning is our priority. I have 5 classroom rules in order to stay on task and keep learning:

  • • 1. Everyone has the right to be happy in our classroom.

    • 2. We sit on our bottom and keep our hands in our lap.

    • 3. We use a quiet voice inside.

    • 4. We are respectful to others, ourselves and school property.

    • 5. We try our best and work hard.

• Failure to follow these rules results in:

  • 1. Verbal Warning

  • 2. Time Spent in Peace Corner

  • 3. Loss of Recess

  • 4. Phone Call Home

Positive Reinforcement:

• I believe in rewarding students' positive behavior throughout the school day. In addition to verbal praise, stickers, smelly spots (scented lip balm on back of hand), & goldfish snacks given to students, in our classroom positive reinforcement looks like:

  • Swag Tags: Used to celebrate positive behavior. Each child will be given a necklace that they will add brag tags onto throughout the year. When a student demonstrates a behavior that the teacher feels is exemplary, a tag is rewarded to that student. There are a variety of brag tags such as reading, math, and character. Brag tags will remain at school and students will be allowed to wear them for special occasions.

  • Class Tickets/Bulldog bucks: When students are caught following rules they can earn points or bulldog bucks. They can purchase from school store or classroom store with these points or bulldog bucks.