Sierra Elementary School

SIERRA SHARKS SWIM!

We will:

• Stay Safe
• Work Respectfully
• I'm Caring
• Make Responsible Choices

Teachers and staff teach students Sierra’s behavior expectations in all locations on campus - from the classroom, to the playground, to the cafeteria.

In addition to the lessons students receive in all common areas on campus, signage is present throughout the school to remind students, staff and parents of the expectations.

Students are acknowledged for following the S.W.I.M. expectations with Shark Shoutouts, celebrations with peers, and individual and class rewards.

Students earn Shark Shoutouts with SPECIFIC verbal praise about how they are following the S.W.I.M. expectations.

We recognize that elementary school children do make mistakes and need fair and logical consequences.  Depending on whether the behavior they exhibit is considered minor or major, an appropriate consequence will be issued.  

Being able to document places, times  and perceived motivations of problem behaviors will help Sierra staff and families keep our community on a positive track.

We use the behavior form to document and track how our students are doing. We would hope that this document never visits your home, but if it does, we have supports in place to help both you and your child.

• Back to School Night Parent Slideshow
• Behavior Flowchart
• Behavior Definitions
• Behavior Form
• Behavior Reflection Tool

Example of Sierra Elementary’s behavior form:

Family is an important component in the success of every child at Sierra.

At home, families can:

• Ask your child how they SWIM in various locations at school
• Encourage your child to SWIM at school, including before & after school
• Ask why they received a Shark Shoutout this week

Expectations relate to the IB learner profile attributes. Students may earn Shark Shoutouts when they are caught meeting these expectations.

Here are some examples:

• Principaled - In the halls, walk in a single file line and stay to the right. 
• Caring - In the bathroom, use only the water soap and towels you need and respect other's privacy
• Communicator - Use voice levels 0-2 in the office and classrooms
• Open Minded - During lunch, invite others to join; make room for everyone
• Thinker - In the classroom, think about what is being said
• Reflective - When lining up, be a role model by consistently demonstrating proper behavior
• Risk-Taker - In the library and in assemblies, raise your hand and participate
• Knowledgeable - On the playground, play games according to school rules
• Balanced - In the bathroom, wash hands with soap every time
• Inquirer - When you earn a Shark Shoutout, asky why you received it if you are not told