8 Expectations for Living

Great Expectations classrooms are well managed and provide a predictable environment in which students know what is expected of them. Rather than determining punishments for specific wrongdoings, Great Expectations teachers pro-actively teach procedures and establish expectations that build self-esteem and make the classroom a place where students are immersed in a "character" rich environment.

 

1) We will value one another as unique and special individuals.

2) We will not laugh at or make fun of a person's mistakes nor use sarcasms or putdowns.

3) We will use good manners, saying "please", "thank you", and "excuse me" and allow others to go first.

4) We will cheer each other to success.
 

5) We will help one another whenever possible.

6) We will recognize every effort and applaud it.

7) We will encourage each other to do our best.

8) We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles.

 

 

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• Bridgeport ISD, Bridgeport, Texas USA • Updated Tuesday October 21, 2008