Examples of Classroom Expectations/Rules the SWPBS Way!!!

*Remember our three main rules are to Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe

*Teachers,
You may list your own rules under each of these categories; however, your rules need to
pass the “Dead Man’s Test”—if a dead person can do it, it is probably not a useful
expectation (e.g. “no running”, “no stealing”, “no talking without raising your
hand.”)

Here are some examples of rules you may want to choose from when creating ones
for you classroom (keep in mind there are many examples worded in different ways
to help you decide which ones you like for your classroom):

Be Respectful
-Follow directions of all adults the first time
-Be respectful of yourself, others and all property
-Use tone, voice and words appropriately
-Follow classroom expectations
-Treat others as you would want to be treated
-Wait patiently for your turn
-Use appropriate language
-Use appropriate body language
-Work quietly and allow others to work
-Face the speaker when they are talking
-Follow directions
-Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself
-Use school and personal property appropriately
-Listen while someone else is talking
-Use property as it was intended to be used
-Leave others’ belongings alone
-leave work area clean and neat
-keep our hands to ourselves
-use appropriate, non-offensive vocabulary and gestures
-Share and take turns
-Be kind to others
-Give your peers their personal space
-Use inside voices
-Use quiet voices

Be Responsible
-Stay on task and allow others to stay on task
-Be on time
-Bring all materials
-Listen and follow directions (the first time)
-Take care of classroom materials
-Complete class work on time
-Return completed homework
-Wear your school uniform
-Dress appropriately
-Make sure your appearance is neat and orderly; shoes tied, shirts tucked in; belts
fastened tightly; no inappropriate images or words on clothing; etc.
-Be a good listener
-Complete work assignments
-Have homework and supplies
-Smile
-Bring all materials/assignments to class daily
-Clean work area before you leave class
-Raise your hand to speak
-Use your time wisely
-Tidy up your work area
-Eyes and ears on the teacher during instructional time
-Have all necessary materials
-Stay in your seat during instructional times
-Stay actively engaged
-Ask for help when needed
-Take care of materials and work space
-Mind your own business
-Organize your own personal belongings and materials
-Refrain from bringing toys to school

Be Safe
-Stay in assigned areas
-Stay in your assigned seat
-Keep hands and body to yourself at all times
-Work safely
-Be in assigned seat/assigned areas
-Always be in your teachers’ sight
-Walk in the classroom
-All interactions will be free of horseplay
-Keep personal property to yourself
-Keep all objects to yourself
-Leave all contraband (tobacco products, drugs, weapons, etc.) at home
-Keep hands, bodies, and objects to yourself

***Note: Feel free to move the rules around if you feel they belong in a
different category…remember this is to only help and guide you… use
all you want!!!