Behavior Plan

At Kendall-Whittier, school-wide expectations are posted and taught for all common areas - halls, cafeteria, recess, library, bathrooms, etc. Additionally, every classroom creates their own Class Charter defining and using the following guidelines: respect self, respect others, and respect property.

Click here to see the district's behavior response plan

KENDALL-WHITTIER BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

Maintain an orderly school operation
Maintain optimal learning opportunities for students; school facilities and classrooms must be free of behaviors that interfere with teaching and learning
Help students develop skills and behaviors necessary for healthy social interaction, both present and future
Help students learn how their decisions affect the quality of their lives and others
Help students develop personal responsibility and character

BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES

Consequences will be determined based on each individual situation and in accordance with district policies.
Severe disruption or extreme behavior may result in immediate removal of the student from the classroom and/or suspension of student from school.
- (Example: verbal or physical aggression, disrespect to adults, possession of a weapon or disruption of the learning environment – See Behavior Response Plan).
Toys and laser pointers ARE NOT ALLOWED at school.
- They will be confiscated and held until a parent picks the item up. If there are further occurrences, the item will not be returned.
Weapons are defined by Tulsa Public Schools as anything that creates a threat to the safety of students or school staff.
Cell Phones
- May be brought by students but must be turned off and kept with the teacher or locked in a locker until the end of the school day;
- A permission slip must be signed by the parent allowing the student to have a cell phone at school;
- If the privilege is abused by the student, the teacher has the right to confiscate the phone, at which point the parent will be contacted to retrieve it in the school office, and the student will lose the privilege of bringing it to school.

Toolbox: 12 tools taught in the classroom to promote our behavioral goals and expectations

Breathing Tool: I calm myself and check in
A Quiet/Safe Place Tool: I remember my quiet/safe place
Listening Tool: I listen with my ears, eyes, and heart.
Empathy Tool: I care for others. I care for myself.
Personal Space Tool: I have a right to my space and so do you.
Using Our Words Tool: I use the “right” words in the “right” way.
Garbage Can Tool: I let the little things go.
Taking Time Tool: I take time-in and time-away.
Please and Thank YouTool: I treat others with kindness and appreciation.
Apology and Forgiveness Tool: I admit my mistakes and work to forgive yours.
Patience Tool: I am strong enough to wait.
Courage Tool: I have the courage to do the “right” thing.

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Behavior Plan

Click here to see the district's behavior response plan

KENDALL-WHITTIER BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES

Toolbox: 12 tools taught in the classroom to promote our behavioral goals and expectations

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