Orchard School Behavior Expectations
Area | Be Safe | Be Respectful | Be Responsible |
All Common Areas |
• Keep hands, feet and objects to self • Get adult help when necessary • Use all equipment and materials appropriately |
• Use kind and appropriate words, no put downs • Wait for your turn • Clean up after self • Follow adult directions |
• Follow “Ways to Solve a Problem” • Follow school rules • Be honest |
Cafeteria | • Always walk in the cafeteria • Sit properly at the table • Keep hands to self | • Allow anyone to sit next to you • Use quiet voices • Use good table manners | • Clean up your area • Wait to be excused • Exit through the playground door |
Playground/ Recess | • Walk to and from the playground • Stay within the boundaries • No play fighting • Do not throw anything except balls • Use all playground equipment properly | • Play fairly • Be a good sport • Include everyone • Follow adult directions | • Follow the game rules • Use a pass to go to the office, library, and classroom • Eat, then play • Always use trash cans • Primary grades: Freeze then walk to class |
Hallways | • Classrooms walk in line • Use peaceful hands and peaceful feet | • Hold the door open for the person behind you • Use quiet voices • Be considerate of other people’s property | • Use a pass |
Bathrooms | • Keep feet on floor • Keep water in the sink • Wash hands • Put towels in the garbage can | • Knock on stall door • Give people privacy • Use quiet voices | • Flush toilet once after use • Return to classroom or playground promptly |
Arrival and Dismissal Areas | • Do not arrive before 8:20 am • Use sidewalks and crosswalks • Wait in designated areas | • Follow the directions of the Crossing Guard • Sit down while waiting for your ride after school | • Arrive on time for class • Walk to line when bell rings • Leave promptly after school |
Bike Area | • Use a bike helmet • Lock your bike to the bike rack • Never ride in parking lots or hallways | • Use quiet voices | • Walk your bike on school grounds • Enter and exit through the primary playground |
Assemblies | • Wait quietly for the assembly to begin • Wait for the dismissal signal from teacher | • Use audience manners • Sit on bottom and face forward | • Follow directions |

