Greenbriar West Elementary Panda-Gram

RC Corner: Schoolwide Expectations

Greenbriar West uses the Responsive Classroom discipline approach.  The goals of this approach are to ensure that students feel physically and emotionally safe in school so that they can learn at their best; and to learn the skills for working and learning cooperatively with others.

Our five GBW Schoolwide Expectations are:

• Be Kind
• Be Cooperative
• Be responsible
• Be respectful
• Be a positive participant

The adults at GBW take time to model and teach children how to translate these expectations into action in different situations.   At the beginning of the year, we introduced behavior expectations and guide students in practicing them.  Using respectful words and tones of voice, we remind children of these expectations.   When children behave positively, we let them know that we noticed.  These actions let children know what the expectations are and help them stay motivated to meet these expectations.

As parents, you can help your child understand and follow the schoolwide expectations by talking about them often.  Some questions to ask your child are:

How did you do with following the school’s expectations at lunch, recess, etc. today?

What did you do, or see others do, at school today to keep the school in good condition?

Which of the schoolwide expectations is the hardest for you to follow?

What do your classmates do that helps you do your best learning?

At GBW, we believe strongly that children want to and can meet expectations that are set forth.  We value partnering with parents to help students do well in school and feel good about going to school each day!

—Lori Cleveland