Rules & Expectations

There are many strategies to encourage a safe, healthy, and happy learning environment.  I use an abundance of verbal encouragement and recognition for students who are making good choices.  When necessary, students receive a verbal warning, a short time out, and if necessary, a longer time out or loss of privilege.  Anything beyond this will most likely include a call or email to parents.  I believe that clear, consistent expectations and boundaries along with positive reinforcement are the keys to a successful learning environment.  

In Kindergarten the following 3 things are our main guidelines: 1) Be a Friend.  2) Do the job. 3) Use self-control and be safe.

1. Follow directions quickly.

2. Raise your hand for permission to speak.

3. Make smart choices.

4. Keep your dear learning community happy.

In addition, I will help your child to work on both academic and behavioral goals.  As they work towards their goal, they become a Super Improver.  The idea of the Super Improver is that children play a role in goal setting and they become self-motivated to reach for their goal every day.  As your child achieves their goals, they level up on the Super Improver Wall.