Goshen's Teaching Matrix

Goshen Elementary School Expectations
Expectations
Respectful
Responsible
Ready to Go
ALWAYS
Classroom/
Specials
Hallways/Stairs
Bathrooms
Recess
Assembly
Bus
Cafeteria
-Be kind and polite.
-Be helpful.
-Use good
manners.
-Use appropriate
language, voice
level and gestures.
-Keep self to self.
-Wear hats and
hoods outside.
-Follow directions.
-Work
cooperatively.
-Raise your hand.
-Listen to others.
-Take turns.
-Include everyone.
-Walk on the third
tile, on the right
hand side.
-Walk quietly.
-Walk in a single file
line on the right
side.
-Yield to other
classes.
-Walk with quiet
feet.
-Stop at the
top/bottom of
stairwells.
-Respect the
privacy of others.
-Use the bathroom
at appropriate
times.
-Remain quiet.
-Include everyone.
-Share the
equipment/
materials.
-Keep self to self.
-Use fair play and
appropriate
games/activities.
-Listen to learn and
enjoy.
-Sit on your bottom,
hands in your lap.
-Use appropriate
applause.
-Follow the bus
drivers and patrols
directions.
-Share open seats.
-Keep all items in
your
backpack/lunch
boxes.
-Keep your hands
and feet out of the
aisle.
-Use an inside
voice.
-Raise your hand if
you need help.
-Take care of
materials and
equipment.
-Be on task.
-Give your best
effort.
-Turn off the lights
and computers.
-Recycle materials.
-Keep toys and
electronics at
home.
-Be on time.
-Have all needed
materials for
learning.
-Ask questions.
-Complete your
work on time.
-Follow directions.
-Organize your
own work space.
-“Paw”se when
walking in the halls.
-Flush.
-Wash hands with
soap thoroughly.
-Keep water in the
sink.
-Throw away paper
towels into
trashcan.
-Return to class
quickly.
-Use DEBUG
strategies to
resolve conflicts.
-Make safe
decisions.
-Use equipment
and materials
properly and return
when finished
playing.
-Gently handle
passed around
items.
-Participate in a
responsible
manner.
-Remain seated.
-Sit appropriately.
-Watch for your bus
stop.
-Exit at your bus
stop.
-Stay in your seat.
-Clean up your
eating area (table,
floor, etc…).
-Eat your food only.
-Check your lunch
choice and stick
with it.
-Be in your
assigned area.
-Have your
homework
completed.
-Take a hall pass
with you.
-Line up quietly.
-Take needed
supplies.
-Take a bathroom
pass with you.
-Return with the
pass.
-Take a pass when
using the
bathroom.
-Line up quickly
and quietly.
-Play in assigned
areas.
-Keep your shoes
fastened/laced.
-Dress
appropriately for
the weather.
-Enter and exit
assembly quietly in
a single file line.
-Look to your
teacher/administra
tor for directions.
-Have all your
belongings and
materials with you.
-Listen carefully for
your dismissal time.
-Line up at the
door and wait for
your teacher to
dismiss you.
-Walk directly to
your
arrival/dismissal
location.
-Check your lunch
choice in the
morning.
-Give your lunch
money to your
teacher.
-Put your lunch
box/bag into your
classrooms lunch
bin in the morning.
*Use indoor voices
for indoor recess.
Goshen Elementary School Expectations