W. M. Cooper Elementary Behavior Matrix

1. How good behavior looks in every placewhen Cooper Cougars are safe, respectful, responsible, and kind. W. M. Cooper Elementary Behavior Matrix

2. School-widein all classes

3. Be Safe Walk inside at all times Keep your body parts to yourself Use and store supplies properly Be where you belong Shoes tied, pants up, and shirt tucked in Keep items off the floor Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

4. Be Respectful Follow directions the first time they are given Be on time Eyes and ears on the speaker Use courteous language Speak with a positive attitude Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

5. Be Responsible Only bring school items to school Have school supplies daily Turn homework in on time Listen when others speak Follow the uniform dress code Keep our school litter free Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

6. Be Kind Use your manners Offer help when needed Include others Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind

7. Hallways

8. Be Safe Walk at all times Create a line down the right side of the hall Keep doorways and entry ways clear Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

9. Be Respectful Stand tall off the wall Walk in a single, straight, and silent line Give silent waves Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

10. Be Responsible Walk in a single, straight, and silent line Have a pass if not with your class Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

11. Be Kind Allow others to get back in their place Assist younger students that need help Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind

12. Restrooms

13. Be Safe Have a pass One in the restroom at a time Wipe up spills Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

14. Be Respectful Wait silently Give privacy to others Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

15. Be Responsible Conserve supplies: -1 squirt of soap -1 paper towel Keep all areas clean Flush - Wash - Leave Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

16. Be Kind Let others have their privacy Ask if someone is in the restroom before entering If someone falls help them up Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind

17. Playground

18. Be Safe Tennis shoes or sneakers on equipment Keep your body parts to yourself Slide on bottom with your feet first Go up the slide stairs only Get off the slide as soon as you reach the bottom Swing sitting only Leave the swing after it stops Stand on the grass near the swings instead of the mulch Climb across the monkey bars instead of laying/sitting on top of them Throw balls and Frisbees only Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

19. Be Respectful Handle equipment with care Share the equipment Take turns Follow the rules of the game Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

20. Be Responsible Return equipment to its proper place Use equipment correctly Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

21. Be Kind Invite others to play Share Take turns Be a good sport Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind

22. Lunchroom

23. Be Safe Keep your place in line Stand silently in line Remain seated in your place Face forward at all times Wipe up spills immediately Raise your hand if you need help Eat only your food Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

24. Be Respectful If you touch a food choice, it’s yours Chew with your mouth closed Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

25. Be Responsible Keep food and drink on the tray Use utensils properly Clean up after yourself Talk with your shoulder buddy only Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

26. Be Kind Use good manners Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind

27. Bus

28. Be Safe Stay seated at all times Face forward with feet in front Keep body parts to yourself Hold backpack in lap Save snacks for home Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe Cooper Cougars are Safe

29. Be Respectful Follow the driver’s directions the first time given Only talk to those in your seat Keep supplies in backpacks Use inside voices Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful Cooper Cougars are Respectful

30. Be Responsible Get on the bus Sit on the bus Remain seated during the entire ride Ride quietly When coming to school make a line after you exit the bus Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible Cooper Cougars are Responsible

31. Be Kind Greet the bus driver Slide over to let others sit down Speak kindly Allow younger students to board and exit the bus first Cooper Cougars are Kind Cooper Cougars are KindCooper Cougars are Kind