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NNPS - Behavior Matrix - 2026-2027 Handbook Extract

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Arrival/Dismissal BUS Cafeteria/Meals Classroom Hallway Outside Restroom Safe • Follow directional signs and signals. • Stay in your personal space. • Enter/Exit promptly, calmly, and quietly. • Sit in designated seat. • Remain seated until further directions are given. • Feet on the floor, personal items in lap or seat. • Eat only your food. • Wait patiently in line. • Walk carefully with food items. • Remain in your assigned area. • Use your own materials. • Keep area clean. • Follow directional signs and signals. • Let others pass. • Keep hallways clean. • Stay in designated area. • Solve problems peacefully. • Wash your hands when finished using the restroom. • Use toilet, sink, soap, and paper towels correctly. Respectful • Stay in designated areas. • Follow instructions for entering the building. • Be courteous. • Follow all directions given by the bus driver/bus assistant. • Keep body and belongings inside the bus and to yourself. • Use kind words and gestures. • Use inside voices. • Follow instructions for picking up and discarding food items. • Stay in designated areas. • Be mindful of your voice level. • Follow all directions given by your teacher(s) or staff. • Use kind words and gestures. • Respect each other’s culture and opinions. • Use inside voices. • Remain quiet so that others can learn. • Use appropriate language. • Respect each other’s space. • Follow all directions given by your teacher(s) or staff. • Use kind words and gestures. • Take turns and include others. • Clean-up after yourself. • Place paper towels in the trash cans. • Allow the privacy of others. Responsible • Be alert. • Have all personal items with you. • Arrive to assigned bus stop 10-minutes before stop time with your Student ID card. • Remain seated and facing forward for duration of the trip. • Check your seat for personal belongings. • Keep aisle clear. • Clean up after yourself. • Place all trash in the trash can when directed. • Report all spills. • Be on-time. • Have all necessary materials each and every day. • Own your learning; ask questions when you have them and share your thoughts respectfully. • Be engaged. • Be in the hallway with permission only. • Report directly to your destination. • Keep hands to yourself. • Be alert. • Stay in designated area. • Be alert. • Keep hands and feet to yourself. • Take care of your business and promptly return to class. • Report any issues. • Use good hygiene. Newport News Public Schools Behavior Matrix © 2026 Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, Virginia 39
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