The Lyons Way
I will be safe
I will be responsible
I will be respectful
I will be ready
In order to prepare students to have a mindset to learn:
- We ALL treat others and our shared environment kindly and responsibly.
- We ALL come to school eager to learn.
- We ALL commit to adhering to the 6 Qualities of Courteous Behavior.
- We know that good behavior requires conscious effort. The hard work starts from the moment we awake each day to the moment we go to sleep.
- We expect courteous behavior as students arrive at school.
- We expect courteous behavior as students walk into the building and cafeteria for breakfast and to say hello to friends.
- We expect courteous behavior when students leave the Cafeteria and Gym and walk in the halls.
- We expect courteous behavior throughout the entire learning environment.
- We know that visiting community spaces also requires intentional courteous behavior. (Bathroom, Hallways, Cafeteria, Gym, Office, Nurse’s Office, Playground)
- We know that our lunchtime responsibilities require special attention.
- We expect courteous behavior to continue when students leave the cafeteria after lunch and walk in the halls to go out for recess or to go back to their classrooms.
- We know that special attention to courteous behavior is required for the end-of-the-day routines.
The 6 Qualities of Courteous Behavior
Trustworthiness – Think “True Blue”
- Be honest
- Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do
- Have the courage to do the right thing
- Build a good reputation
- Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country
Respect – Think “The Golden Rule”
- Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
- Be tolerant and accepting of differences
- Use good manners, etiquette, and courteous language
- Be considerate of the feelings of others
- Return what you have borrowed
- Help others
- Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
- Give compliments
Responsibility - Think being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak
- Do what you are supposed to do
- Plan ahead
- Persevere: keep on trying!
- Always do your best
- Use self-control
- Be self-disciplined
- • Think before you act — consider the consequences
- Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
- Set a good example for others
Fairness - Think of dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly with friends
- Play by the rules
- Take turns and share
- Be open-minded
- Listen to others
- Discuss disagreements appropriately
- Treat all people fairly
Caring – Think of a heart
- Be kind
- Be compassionate and show you care
- Express gratitude
- Forgive others
- Help people in need
Citizenship – Think regal purple as representing the state
- Do your share to make your school and community better
- Cooperate
- Get involved in community affairs
- Stay informed
- Vote
- Be a good neighbor
- Obey laws and rules
- Respect authority
- Protect the environment
- Volunteer
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