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Classroom Disruption and Defiance

School Wide Expectations

Madison Middle School

Building Improvement Team 2026

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Respect

Ownership

Integrity

Safety

  • Follow routines and teacher’s expectations

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  • Be a supportive peer
  • Accept constructive criticism

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  • Be responsible for your actions

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  • Set a good example

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  • Do your part to help maintain a healthy learning environment

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  • Use kind, school appropriate

language and behavior to

solve problems

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SCHOOL WIDE EXPECTATIONS

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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

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    • Your actions impact those around you.
    • Our goal is to create classrooms where everyone feels comfortable to learn.
    • Creates an environment of respect.

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NON-EXAMPLES (Part 1)

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NON-EXAMPLES (Part 2)

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  • EXAMPLES (Part 1)

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  • EXAMPLES (Part 2)

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Follow-up Discussion

  • What does it look like when a teacher redirects you or a peer?
  • What does it mean to be redirected vs. “getting in trouble”?
  • What is the appropriate response if you are redirected?

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Follow-up Discussion

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  • What is meant by “read the room”?
    • Was there a specific clue to let you know the teacher wanted the behavior to stop (ie giving you “the look”)?
  • What could you say to a friend whose behavior was causing a disruption?

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