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