The Falcon Way

Focus

• I pay attention in class and do my absolute best on all assignments.

• I come to class on time with all necessary materials.
• I never bring materials to school that may interfere with my learning and my cell phone is turned off during school hours.

Attitude

• I treat my teachers with total respect and use a positive tone and body language when speaking with adults on campus.
• I bring a positive attitude even if things don’t go my way.
• I SLANT (Sit up straight, Lean forward, Act interested, Nod my head, Track my teacher with my eyes).
• I recognize that students have the right to be different from me.

Leadership

• I am a positive role model for others.
• I always comply with the uniform policy and dress properly.
• I support and celebrate the achievements of others.

Citizenship

• I have integrity and character. I do not lie, cheat, or steal.
• I complete community service hours because it helps my home, school, and community.
• I take responsibility for my actions and accept my consequences without making excuses.
• I make an effort to understand and respect people whose background is different from mine.

Organization

• I am aware of my progress and grades in each of my classes.
• I use my student planner and keep my binder and backpack organized.
• My homework and classwork are always neat and complete.

Non-Violence

• I seek to settle my disputes peacefully through discussion and involve adults when I need assistance.
• I treat my classmates as I wish to be treated. I never tease, laugh at, or put down others.
• I never engage in play-fighting or games that involve hitting.

Citizenship Grade

Descriptor

E

I help myself and I help others.

All of the below G behaviors, plus…

• I greet people as I walk past them on campus.
• I participate in class, help others, and encourage them without being asked.
• I do not receive warnings for my behavior.
• I always clean up after myself and others.
• I am a role model and I redirect others without prompting.

G

I help myself and I help others when directed.

All of the below S behaviors, plus…

• I participate in class and volunteer to answer questions.
• I advocate for myself in a positive way and ask how I can improve my grade.
• I receive no more than two warnings per week.
• I take responsibility for my own actions and clean up after myself most of the time.
• I redirect others with prompting.

S

I help myself.

• I bring required materials and I make an effort to clean up after myself.
• When I receive a warning, I redirect my behavior.
• I participate when asked, but I don’t volunteer.
• I follow directions adults give me around campus.
• I keep my hands to myself.
• I receive no more than four warnings per week.

N

I hinder my own efforts.

• I do not bring materials to class.
• I am not prepared for class in a timely manner.
• I try to get out of taking responsibility by blaming others.
• I do not improve when I am given warnings.

U

I hinder myself and others.

• I am argumentative when I am given warnings.
• I am usually unprepared for class.
• I disrupt others in class with sounds and actions.
• I don’t clean up after myself and I run when I am supposed to walk.
• I refuse to do work, don’t listen to adults, or do nothing when I am supposed to be working.