P.E.B.S.

P.E.B.S.

Expectations Matrix

Here is the matrix outlining the expected behaviour of students while at school.

The left column (highlighted yellow) describes various locations inside and outside of the school, and the corresponding expected behaviours are listed to the left. Behaviours are classified into categories of respect:

Respect for Self, for Others, for Learning, and for the Environment.

	Respect for Self	Respect for Others	Respect for Learning	Respect for the Environment
All School Settings	Be prepared to give your best effort Participate regularly Work quietly Dress, speak, act appropriately Be honest Stay in designated area Use indoor voice Sign out/in before leaving & after returning to classroom when permission is received Remember to wash hands Return promptly Allow others to pass Keep technology passwords private Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for school activities	Be on time Respect diversity Encourage others to do their best Respect abilities of others Respect privacy of others Use good listening skills Respond politely Follow instructions Keep hands and feet to yourself Be considerate Use good manners No cursing Ask before using items that do not belong to you Use indoor voice Move quietly and directly to destination –Keep to right Wait your turn Leave things in proper places Follow class/fair play rules Remember to flush toilets after use	Be on time Always do your best on all assignments & assessments Participate regularly Be prepared with homework and supplies Do your own work Be a good listener & respond politely during appropriate times Show respect to others and their work Follow seating plan Move quietly in all areas Follow technology policy Take turns with equipment Use appropriate research sites when using the computer Report problems Know and practice safety and follow class/fair play rules	Recycle by putting garbage in the proper bins Help keep school clean and free of litter Keep all walls free from writings and markings Respect the property of others Only bring appropriate and safe items to school Appreciate and respect others displays and equipment Finish all food & drink before going to class Flush toilets after use Turn taps off after using Use equipment as instructed Place chairs/equipment quietly Return equipment to their proper storage areas
Playground	Play safe Discuss concerns with adult or peer helper Stay in designated area	Respect diversity Respect personal space No cursing or name calling Practice fair play Keep rocks, snow, sticks or other objects on the ground. Keep hands & feet to self	Play safe Play fair Be positive with others Follow instruction and rules	Place litter in the proper Recycle bins Take care of school property and equipment Ask permission to enter the building during recess/lunch Only bring safe and appropriate items to school
School Bus	Travel safely Sit appropriately	Follow Stock bus rules Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself Use indoor voice & language Sit in your assigned seat Be polite	Follow Stock rules	Wait for bus in designated area Only bring appropriate & safe items on bus

Positive Feedback (Shining Stars)

Teachers will provide students with ongoing positive feedback when they see students following the behaviours in the matrix. Students will receive a Shining Star ballot, which they then place in a box in the office. Each month a draw will take place for a P.E.B.S. reward!

Consequences

If students are caught breaking the behaviours outlined in the matrix, there is a range of consequences based on the behaviour:

Minor Infractions
Behaviour	Range of Consequences
Climbing Trees or Fences Eating/Drinking During Class Time Inappropriate Language/Gestures Inappropriate use of Drink or Washroom Break Late for Class Littering –(not using recycle bins) Loud Talk or Yelling Out Misuse of Equipment or items that do not belong to you (passwords) Not following the sign out/in classroom procedure Pushing, Touching, Butting in Line or Hitting Others Refusal to participate or not seated as instructed Starting/Spreading Rumors/Telling Lies Unprepared for Class (ex. Homework not completed, no gym clothes) Wearing Clothing that Exposes too Much Skin Wearing Clothing with Offensive Messages Wearing Headgear Other	Teacher conference with student to review expectation(s) Apology to class/teacher/others Detention Loss of privilege Peer mediation Conference with principal or vice-principal Conference with student/parent/guardian
Major Infractions
Behaviour	Range of Consequences
Bullying (i.e. criticizing, making fun of others, name calling) Cheating Damaging Property Defiance Fighting, Physical Bullying, Threatening Inappropriate Sexual Behaviours Possession of a weapon Racial Behaviours, Racial Slurs Spitting on People Theft of Property Throwing Snowballs, Rocks, or other objects Unauthorized entrance to School or Unsupervised Areas (including desk and internet websites) Use of an Object as a Weapon Use of Inappropriate Language (Speaking, Writing, Graffiti, Computer, E-mail, etc.) Vandalism - Touching Displays without Permission (Hitting, Kicking Walls, Door Frames, Riding Down Banisters) Verbal Harassment Other	Conference with student Conference with student parent(s) and or guardian Letter of apology Peer mediation Anger management session(s) Withdrawal of privileges Instruction and or awareness training regarding safety issues, sensitivity impact on others, and school expectations School based community service linked to the type of vandalism and the capacity of the student to perform the service Referral to social worker Involvement of RCMP In school suspension Out of school suspension