Behavior Contract
I understand that I have nobody else to blame for my behavior but myself. I will take responsibility for my actions without blaming others or using distraction to avoid being held accountable. I will accept my consequences and learn from my mistakes.
Follow School Rules
- I will follow the rules of school (or wherever else I may be) and I will do what is expected of me each day. I will avoid non-compliant behaviors such as arguing, begging, complaining, or whining.
Be Respectful
- I will use proper manners and speak appropriately to others. I will respect the property, privacy, and feelings of others by refraining from: name calling, blaming others, physical fights/threats, denial, throwing objects, keeping hands, feet, objects, and bodily fluids to myself.
Be Safe
- I will keep myself and others safe by avoiding behaviors that are aggressive, destructive, or dangerous. I will avoid places and objects that are unsafe or dangerous. I will not give into peer pressure.
Be Responsible
• I will act responsibly by doing the things that are expected of me in an orderly and timely manner. I will do things to the best of my ability and will not make excuses for incomplete school work or behavior.
• I will be patient and show manners to others.
• I will have a positive attitude instead of being negative or rude
I will maintain the following rewards only if I am able to meet the expectations listed in this agreement.
Instant reward
- I will earn verbal praise (specifically toward positive behavior), positive contact with parent.
- I will earn points on my Behavior Tracking sheet daily and weekly towards a reward of my choice from below.
- I must earn ten points to receive daily rewards.
Ten Point Reward-
- Computer time,
- Lunch with a friend,
- Lunch with a teacher,
- Bring a snack to class,
- Classroom helper or teacher’s helper.
I will earn the following consequence(s) only if I am unable to meet the expectations listed in this agreement.
- Verbal warning,
- Statement describing what behavior is expected,
- Minor infraction with loss of behavior points, and
- Phone call to parent,
- Office referral on major write-up.
This ladder must be strictly followed by teacher(s) and by ISSP staff if necessary.
We will review our contract on this date: _____________________
Child signature: __________________________ Teacher signature ____________________________
Parent signature:___________________________ Teacher signature ___________________________