Classroom Behavior is important to Classroom Success!
All six sections of first grade are implementing the same behavior management system. This creates uniformity among all the classrooms when students travel to and from reading class and specialists. Each classroom, regardless of teacher or subject, has the same four "DRAGON ZONE" expectations for their students:
RESPECTFUL! RESPONSIBLE!
COOPERATIVE! SAFE!
A folder will be sent home each day with your child's "color" at the end of the day. You will need to sign this folder each night to acknowledge that you checked it.
Card System:
We use a colored card system to manage student behaviors throughout the day. It handles much like a stoplight:
Green: Great Day! You are in the DRAGON ZONE! Each first grader starts here each day.
Yellow: Slow Down. After one verbal reminder to make better choices, and the behavior continues the card turns to yellow.
Orange: Stop and Think. The student has been given a chance to slow down, but continues to make poor choices. Depending on the severity, the child will usually be asked to sit out until we can talk about turning their behavior around.
Red: Stronger Action will be taken. This may mean a telephone call, note, email home or an office referral.
Pink: This is used to show that a 1st grader is having a STELLAR day! It is a way for us to notice and acknowledge hard work and great behavior.
**Each day the student starts back at green! This system is all about making choices and students being responsible for their actions.