MUSTANG STRONG

A student who is Mustang Strong shows exemplary character in every area of the school building and throughout their school day.

Be Responsible

Being Responsible is all about integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Students show responsibility by completing their work and staying on task.

Be Respectful

Being Respectful is using manners and being polite. Mustang Strong students respect themselves, others, and property.

Be Safe

Being Safe means displaying self control and taking care not to get hurt. This includes handling materials and playground equipment in a safe manner.

Bus Expectations

Students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and safe on the bus too!

View Bus Behavior Matrix (PDF)

Voice Level Chart

Outside Voice (Shouting/Cheering)

Strong Speaker (Presentations)

Table Talk (Small Groups)

Whisper (Only 1 person can hear)

Silent (No talking)

Kindergarten Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and Follow directions Complete work Participate	Listen and Follow directions Complete work Participate	Listen and Follow directions Complete work	Listen and Follow directions Bear hug your Chromebook when moving around Keep food away from your Chromebook	Listen and Follow directions Put away materials Be ready
Be Respectful	Listen to others Raise hand	Listen to others	Use Level 0 Stay in seat and Raise your hand	Stay on assigned websites Use your Chromebook	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Stay in your Personal space	Hands, feet, and objects to self	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Hands, feet, and objects to self	Hands, feet, and objects to self

1st Grade Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and Follow Directions Complete Work Take Care of Materials	Listen and Follow Directions Complete Work Take Care of Materials	Listen and Follow Directions Complete Work Take Care of Materials	Listen and Follow Directions Bring Necessary Supplies Take Care of Materials	Listen and Follow Directions Bring Necessary Supplies
Be Respectful	Look and Listen to the Speaker Raise hand and Wait Use Appropriate Voice Level	Look and Listen to the Speaker Use Level 2	Use Level 0	Use Appropriate Voice Level Talk at Appropriate Times	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Your Space	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Your Space	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Your Space	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Your Space	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk

2nd Grade Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Follow Routines and Directions Complete Work in a Timely Manner Check Work Take care of things	Complete Work in a Timely Manner Check Work Carefully	Listen and Follow Directions Complete Work Timely Check Work	Bring Supplies Stay on Assigned Sites	Put materials away and Be Ready
Be Respectful	Use Appropriate Voice Level Use Kind words	Listen to speaker Ask 3 before me Work cooperatively Use Level 2	Use Level 0	Use Appropriate Voice Level Talk at appropriate times	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in space	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Carry Chromebook with 2 hands Use Technology with care	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk

3rd Grade Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Follow directions Have Supplies ready Everyone participates	Follow directions Everyone participates	Complete work on time Check work carefully	Follow directions Stay on assigned sites Report issues	Put materials away Be ready
Be Respectful	Voice Level 0 Eyes on speaker Raise Hand	Voice Level 2 Eyes on speaker Share Appropriate responses	Voice Level 0 Use Problem-solving strategies	Voice Level 0 Close Chromebook and Look at Teacher	Voice Level 0 Apologize if bumping others
Be Safe	Stay seated 4 on floor Use Materials appropriately	Stay seated 4 on floor Use Materials appropriately	Stay seated 4 on floor Use Materials appropriately	Stay seated Chromebook stays Flat on desk Two hands to carry	Walk Hands, feet, and objects feet to self

4th Grade Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and follow directions Complete work on time Use materials correctly Stay on task Everyone participates	Listen and follow directions Complete work on time Use materials correctly Stay on task Everyone participates	Listen and follow directions Complete work on time Use materials correctly Stay on task	Listen and follow directions Have necessary supplies Use materials correctly	Listen and follow directions Put materials away Use materials correctly
Be Respectful	Use Appropriate voice levels Listen to others Respect feelings Raise hand and wait	Voice Level 2 Listen to others Respect feelings	Voice Level 0 Raise hand for help	Use Appropriate voice level Listen when others speak Talk at appropriate times	Voice Level 0
Be Safe	Stay in assigned area Honor personal space Use materials correctly	Stay in assigned area Honor personal space Use materials correctly	Stay in assigned area Honor personal space Use materials correctly	Stay in assigned area Honor personal space Use materials correctly	Keep area neat Walk

5th Grade Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Participate in discussions Complete tasks Supplies	Have materials/supplies	Have materials/supplies Complete assignments with focus and attention	Follow directions Have materials/supplies Materials as intended	Follow directions Put away materials/supplies
Be Respectful	Take turns Listen to others Raise hand Level 0	Kind language Hold Accountable discussions Level 0 or 1	Work quietly and alone Raise hand for help Level 0	Appropriate Voice Level Talk at Appropriate Times	Voice Level 0
Be Safe	Stay in assigned area Stay seated	Stay in small group area	Walk to get materials/supplies	Sit in assigned area Honor personal space	Walk

Resource Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and Follow directions Participate Have Materials/Supplies ready	Listen and Follow directions Participate Complete work	Complete work Use Problem Solving Strategies	Work on Assigned tasks Have Materials/Supplies ready	Listen and Follow directions
Be Respectful	Listen Raise hand Use Appropriate Voice level	Listen Raise hand Use Appropriate Voice level	Raise hand Voice Level 0	Raise hand Voice Level 1	Raise hand Voice Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Use Both hands for Chromebook Keep Chromebooks on desk	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk

GT Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Technology	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and follow directions Participate Have your GT Folder	Listen and follow directions Participate Stay on task	Complete work in a timely manner Check work Stay on task	Stay on Assigned websites Stay on task Materials	Listen and follow directions Put away materials Be Ready
Be Respectful	Use Appropriate Language and Voice Level Listen Raise hand	Voice Level 2 Listen Courteous	Voice Level 0 Raise hand Ask to Borrow materials	Use Appropriate Language and Voice Level Listen	Voice Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self 4 on Floor Have Materials/Supplies ready	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self 4 on Floor Have Materials/Supplies ready	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self 4 on Floor Have Materials/Supplies ready	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self 4 on Floor Have Materials/Supplies ready	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Respect Personal space Walk

Art Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Entering	Whole Group	Independent	Transitions
Be Responsible	Stay in Assigned Seat Be Ready to Learn	Listen and follow directions Wait permission Be Engaged	Persistent	Follow Instructions Clean space Put Materials away Place items in the Drying rack
Be Respectful	Level 0	Level 0 Raise Hand to speak Listen	Voice level Respect materials Share	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in line Face forward Walk	Materials correctly Stools: 4 on floor Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Stay in space Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Dispose of Waste properly Walk

Music Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Entering	Whole Group	Transitions	Leaving
Be Responsible	Listen and Follow Teacher Directions Assigned seat	Listen and Follow Teacher Directions Instruments correctly Assigned seat	Start with permission Put Instruments away Work together	Listen and Follow Teacher Directions
Be Respectful	Level 0	Use Appropriate Language and Voice Level Hand to speak Listen	Use Level 0	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Line Face Forward Walk	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Sit Criss cross Watch for others	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk calmly Move Carefully	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Stay in Line Face Forward Walk

PE Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Entering	Whole Group	Leaving
Be Responsible	Sit on number	Play fairly Use Equipment Properly Ask for help Follow rules	Line up on number
Be Respectful	Level 0	Level 2 Whistle: Stop, Drop, Look, Listen	Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Stay in proper area Aware of surroundings Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Walk forward Hands, feet, and objects feet to self

STEM Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Whole Group	Small Group	Independent	Transitions
Be Responsible	Listen and Follow Directions Be ready	Be Engaged Be Collaborative	Listen and Follow Directions	Put Materials away Be ready
Be Respectful	Voice levels Language	Level 2 Listen	Level 0 Be kind	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self	Use Appropriate materials 4 on Floor	Stay seated	Walk forward Leave space

Technology Behavior Matrix

Behavior	Entering	Whole Group	Transitions
Be Responsible	Wait for Directions	Listen and Follow Directions Use Equipment correctly Stay on Assigned sites	Keep Equipment in place Clean your area
Be Respectful	Level 0	Use Appropriate Language and Voice Level Raise hand Listen	Use Level 0
Be Safe	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk	Stay seated 4 on Floor	Hands, feet, and objects feet to self Walk

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