Behavior Expectations

Electronics

Cellphones, Smartwatches & personal electronic devices

We want to provide the best learning experience for your child as possible but we need your assistance and support with cellphone/smartwatch use. We will collect cellphones/smartwatches as students enter the classroom and they will be returned when they leave class. We also ask if you need to reach your child please call the main office, leave a message if necessary and we can have your child call you.

Outside Food/Drink

Please note that Warrensville Heights Middle School is a closed campus. Students will not be permitted to bring in outside snacks (chips, cookies, candy, pop, etc), or receive food delivery orders. Parents are more than welcome to bring their child something to eat to school and/or send them with a packed lunch that should not be shared.

Dress Code

Student Dress Code

Please adhere to the dress code policy as outlined by the district (See below). Students are not permitted to wear slides, house slippers or crocs. Students who wear hoodies to school will be asked to remove them because they are not to be worn throughout the day.

	Boys	Girls
Shirts Solid blue, white or yellow only. All shirts must be tucked in. No hoods, logos or emblems.	Dress shirts Polo shirts Oxford shirts Turtlenecks	Collared blouses Polo shirts Oxford shirts Turtlenecks
Sweaters Solid black, navy or white. No hoods, logos or emblems.	Cardigans Pullovers Vests	Cardigans Pullovers Vests
Pants/Bottoms Solid blue, navy, black or tan only. All bottoms must be knee length. No jeans or sweat suits.	Pants Shorts	Slacks Capris Jumpers Skirts Skorts Shorts
Belts Solid black, navy or brown. No logos or emblems.	Required for all pants/bottoms with belt loops.
Shoes Shoes must be closed toe and closed back.
Headgear No headgear, including, but not limited to scarves, hats, rags and wraps.

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is an implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that supports the academic, social, emotional and behavioral competence of all students. (PBIS.org, National Technical Assistance Center on PBIS, June, 2018). Learn more about our District PBIS program here.

What are the expectations under PBIS?

Here are the PBIS behavioral expectations that our WHMS scholars are provided. Please review with your scholar.

	Personal Responsibility	Respect	Integrity	Discipline	Engagement
Classroom	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Turn off and store electronic devices Arrive on time	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Make your best effort Show and submit your own work	Be prepared with necessary materials Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Participate in classroom discussions, projects and assignments Stay on task Actively listen Follow through on commitments
Hallway	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Always use a hall pass Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Keep the hallway clean Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Walk with purpose
Cafeteria	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Stay in the designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Bring all necessary materials Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Be controlled and calm	Follow the lunch routine Know your ID number
Restroom	Know and follow rules and procedures Use restroom during lunch, between classes, or with teacher permission only Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Use the restroom break for it's intended purpose Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Keep surfaces, walls and floor clean Maintain personal space Return to class/activity promptly after restroom break	Follow the restroom routine. Flush the toilet, Wash hands with soap and water, and place waste in garbage.
Assemblies	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area Stay seated during a presentation Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Pay attention to the presenter	Bring necessary materials Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Raise your hand to participate Speak only when called on Participate in assembly discussions/activities
Office/Clinic	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Be truthful about your condition or needs Always have a hall pass	Use school property appropriately Return directly to class after leaving the office/clinic Maintain personal space	Respond to directions and questions when asked
Safety Drill	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Pay attention to your surroundings and staff Wait patiently for directions	Bring all necessary materials Be controlled and calm	Stay on task Actively listen for instructions