Behavior Intervention Office
School Wide Positive Behavior Support
Bethune Social Skills Poster
Following Instructions
1. Look at the person
2. Say “Okay”
3. Do what you have been asked right away.
4. Check back.
Accepting Criticism or a Consequence
1. Look at the person.
2. Say “Okay”.
3. Stay calm.
Accepting “No” for an Answer
1. Look at the person.
2. Say “Okay”.
3. Stay calm.
4. If you disagree, ask later.
Greeting Others
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Say “Hi” or “Hello”.
Getting the Teacher’s Attention
1. Look at the teacher.
2. Raise your hand and stay calm.
3. Wait until the teacher says your name.
4. Ask your question.
Disagreeing Appropriately
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Say, “I understand how you feel”.
4. Tell why you feel differently.
5. Give a reason.
6. Listen to the other person.
Accepting Compliments
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Say “Thank you”
Having a Conversation
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant voice.
3. Listen to what the other person says.
4. When there is a break in the conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.
Asking for Help
1. Look at the person.
2. Ask the person if he or she has time to help you.
3. Clearly explain the kind of help you need.
4. Thank the person for help.
Asking Permission
1. Look at the person.
2. Use and calm and pleasant voice.
3. Say, “May I…?”
4. Accept the answer calmly.
Making an Apology
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a serious, sincere voice.
3. Say “I’m sorry for…”, or “I want to apologize for…”
4. Don’t make excuses.
5. Explain how you plan to do better in the future.
6. Say “Thanks for listening.”
Staying on Task
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all of your attention on your task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions by others.
Sharing Something
1. Let the other person use the item first.
2. Ask if you can use it later.
3. When you get to use it, offer it back to the other person after you’re finished.
Working with Others
1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person.
3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice and let everyone share their ideas.
4. Work on tasks until completed.
Listening
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2. Wait until the person is finished talking before you speak.
3. Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying “Okay” or
“That’s interesting,” etc.
Appropriate Voice Tone
1. Listen to the level of the voices around you.
2. Change your voice tone to match.
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues and adjust your voice as needed.
MYOB-Mind Your Own Business
- Try not to butt in
- Ask yourself why you are butting in
- Walk Away or stay out of it instead of butting in if you figure out that it doesn’t concern you at all, then walk away
- Become oblivious and disinterested
Welcome to Bethune Video
BMS Expectations for Behavior
Bethune Middle School
Expectations for Behavior
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Be Responsible |
Be Respectful |
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Eating Area |
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Gym / P.E. Field |
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Quad Area
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Assemblies / Special Events |
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Library / Computer Labs |
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Walkways/Hallways |
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Office |
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School Grounds
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School Uniform Policy
*Students must wear a white shirt with a collar and navy pants (skirts or shorts).
*If your child is in the MAGNET Program, their uniform consists of light blue shirt and black pants (shorts or skirts).
*Students who wear sweaters with hoods (hoodies) may not have their hoods on at any time.
*No jeans at any time.
*Cell phones, headphones, iPods, PSP’s, MP3’s and Gameboys, or any electronic devices are not allowed during school hours.
*If these devices are visible to the faculty or staff, they will be confiscated and returned to parents after a parent conference is held.
*Los estudiantes deben usar una camisa blanca con cuello y pantalones azul marino o chores o faldas par alas niñas.
*Si su niño/a está en el programa Magnet, su uniforme esta compuesto de camisa azul celeste y pantalón negro (chores o faldas).
*Si los estudiantes usan suéteres con gorro atras (hoodies) ellos/as no podran ponerse el gorro a nunguna hora durante el dia escolar.
*Además, los teléfonos celulares, iPods, PSP's, MP3 y Gameboys, o cualquier otro objeto electrónico no se permite durante el horario escolar. *Si estos objetos son visibles para el personal, serán confiscados y devueltos a los padres después de una reunión con los padres.