William S. Hackett Middle School

December 12 , 2023

AREAS

FOR IMPROVEMENT AT

HACKETT

• Be on Time for School
• Hallway Transition
• Disrespectful Language
• Physical Altercations
• Staggered Dismissal
• Bus Behavior
• Social media
• Threats
• Rumors

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BE SAFE

What do safe behaviors look like when entering and exiting school?

At arrival and dismissal, what would be the appropriate voice level to use and why?

Use appropriate voice level and always use kind words

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1. Walk quietly on the right side of the hallway and directly to your approved/assigned destination.
2. Voice level in between periods = talking level

Voice level during class periods = silence level

• Maintain a safe distance from others.
• Use assigned stairwells for entry and exit.

5. Display hall pass while traveling during class.

Hallway Expectations

When leaving school, go to your bus, car, or walk directly home.

• Walk on sidewalks
• Follow traffic rules and signs
• Walk with a friend
• Take the bus when possible
• Avoid potential safety issues

• Stay away from large crowds
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Keep your phone in a safe place, and don’t walk and text at the same time.

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Student Safety

Which photo shows SAFE, RESPONSIBLE & RESPECTFUL behavior on the bus?

What does being respectful on the bus look like?

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• Listen to the driver or any other adults on the bus
• Follow directions
• Be kind with your words and actions

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What does RESPONSIBLE behavior look like on the bus?

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• Face forward whenever possible and do not move once seated

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• Keep the bus clean

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• Keep track of your belongings

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What does SAFE behavior look like on the bus?

• Stay in seat while bus is moving, facing forward

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• Speak in quiet voice.
• Throw items away in the trash.
• Only the ride the bus if you have permission.

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Tell an adult immediately if:

• You feel unsafe.
• You had an experience or saw something that made you feel uncomfortable or scared.
• If you have information that could help.

Safety Precautions

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What you can do!

What is respect?

Acting or speaking in a way that shows you care about how you are affecting others

DISRESPECT

Unnecessary or selfishly �having a negative effect

on others

RESPECT

Respect Is

• Engage in Learning
• Respecting Staff and Peers
• Take Pride in School Spaces
• Going to Class on Time

Impact of Behavior

• Behaviors impacting others
• Trauma
• Academics
• Extra-curricular
• Represent
• Change the behavior

What You Can Do

• Be to school on time.
• Be to class on time.
• Be prepared for all classes.
• Get a pass to leave a space
• Classroom
• Office
• Cafe
• Walk away from arguments/fights.
• Safe and purposeful use of your cell phone - No video recording or texting.
• Refrain from spreading rumors or gossip. Stay off social media.
• Encourage others to do the right thing - Verbally or thru Modeling
• Go directly home after school.
• Walk home with friends.
• Abide by all bus expectations and protocols.

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No Place for Hate

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A promise to promote respect & kindness towards everyone, and to speak out against prejudice & discrimination.

1. Treat everyone fairly
2. Be kind to everyone, even if they are not like me
3. Tell a staff member if you see someone being hurt or bullied
4. To seek to gain understanding of those who are different from myself
5. To reach out to support those who are targets of hate

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