Nesbit School

Expectations of Behavior

 

In order to create an environment

where all students can learn and all teachers can teach,

 Nesbit students are expected to…

 

Respect Authority

  • Students show equal respect to those in authority including teachers, aides, yard duty, cafeteria personnel, parent volunteers, chaperones, and other adults.
  • Students follow the instructions of teachers and support staff.
  • Students are polite, courteous and demonstrate good manners.
  • Students show respect by listening while others are talking.

 

Respect Themselves & Their Fellow Students

  • Students are considerate and kind to one another.
  • Students solve problems in a positive manner using tools such as conflict resolution. 
  • Students express their feelings in a constructive way.
  • Students use proper manners.
  • Students show respect by asking permission before handling other people’s things.
  • Students treat others as they wish to be treated.
  • Students keep hands, feet, and other objects to themselves.
  • Students wear appropriate clothing.
  • Students work cooperatively with their peers.

 

Take Pride in Nesbit School

  • Students take care of classroom books, materials, and school equipment.
  • Students follow guidelines for appropriate use of technology.
  • Students clean up after themselves and throw away garbage in the appropriate container.
  • Students take care of library books and return them on time.
  • Students respect bulletin board displays and art work.
  • Students use the bathroom appropriately. 

 

Be Responsible

  • Students come to school prepared to learn.
  • Students are responsible for the decisions/actions they make.
  • Students arrive at school on time and go to the proper location.
  • Students take pride in doing their best work.  They listen to and follow directions.
  • Students have the necessary supplies and complete class assignments on time.
  • Students are responsible for making up missed assignments.
  • Students are not permitted to bring toys and playground equipment from home without permission from their teacher.
  • Students are responsible for their own personal items such as coats, lunchboxes, etc. 
  • Students walk their bikes and scooters on school grounds.
  • Students walk quietly and orderly in school hallways and breezeways. 
  • Students stay out of the hallways during recesses.