Patriot TraitsDefines

Who We AreBack in the Swing of Things

Learning Targets

1.I can act with Respect2.I can act with Responsibility3.I can have Integrity4.I know what Respect,

Responsibility and Integrity look like and sound like

North Middle Patriot Traits

Who – Everyone at North Middle School

What – These are the characteristics everyone at North Middle should possess themselves and expect from each other.

Respect-Responsibility-Integrity When – ALWAYS!! Where - On school property &

hopefully practiced at home & everywhere you go.

Respect• Self

o Dress for Successo Take Pride in Yourself/Do Your Besto Set Goals

• Otherso Golden Ruleo If you can’t say something nice…..o Hands and Feet to Yourself

• Propertyo Keep Our School Neat and Clean

Responsibility• Be Prepared for Class

o Have a planner, pencil, books, paper, completed assignments, etc.

• Attendanceo On time and ready to learn

• Ask for Helpo Participate and Be Involved in Classo Enrichment Time and Homework Help

Bus (T,W,R & F)

Integrity• Do the right thing, even when no

one is lookingo What is the difference between helping

a friend and giving her/him an answer?oHow do I deal with others who try to get

me do something wrong?

• Everyone has choicesoThink before you act-what is the best

choice for me?

Learning Targets Revisited

1.What does Respect look like in our school?

2.What does it mean to be Responsible?

3.What is Integrity?Did we cover all that we were suppose to cover?

Learning Targets1. The students will review North Middle School’s

Patriot Traits of Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity

2. The students will brainstorm more ideas on what Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity looks and feels like.

3. The students will learn about earning Patriot Cards and Rewards for exhibiting positive behaviors.

4. The students will create posters, poems, songs, game, or other idea for promoting and celebrating our traits within their TA and grade level.

RESPECTRespect is treating others only as you

want to be treated in the same situation Be tolerant of differences

Use good manners Use appropriate language Be considerate of the feelings of others Do not threaten, hit, or hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger, insult, and

disagreements Follow directions Be considerate of other people’s property Accept the various roles within the school and the

community

How do you think students show respect at school?

RESPONSIBILITYResponsibility is being accountable to do what you should or must do; being trusted to do what is right.

• Be on time to class and activities• Follow classroom and school expectations• Come prepared to learn and participate• Bring supplies and assignments to class• Keep area neat and clean (locker and materials)• Appropriately fill in planner• Know and follow rules as written in Parent/Guardian

and Student Handbook• Accept consequences for your actions

What are some responsibilities of a student? Why are they important?

INTEGRITYIntegrity is your internal values; consistently doing

the right thing – even when no one is watching.

• Know how and where to go for help• Be honest – tell the truth• Think before you act and speak• Be accountable for what you say or do• Be honorable – play by the rules• Be reliable• Be trustworthy – do not deceive, cheat, or steal• Don’t take advantage of others• Have self respect

Give an example of when a student is showing they have integrity. How does that make our school and community better?

So What? PATRIOT

TRAITS RESPECT

INTEGRITY

RESPONSIBILITY Student: _____________________

Grade: 6 7 8

 Teacher: ____________________

PATRIOT

TRAITS RESPECT

INTEGRITY

RESPONSIBILITY Student: _____________________

Grade: 6 7 8

 Teacher: ____________________

PATRIOT

TRAITS RESPECT

INTEGRITY

RESPONSIBILITY Student: _____________________

Grade: 6 7 8

 Teacher: ____________________

When students meet expectations, the WHOLESCHOOL can CELEBRATE, PLAY, ENJOY, and GROW!

Now What?The Challenge:

By September 4th, we want to have the hallways, classrooms, lunchroom, and entryways reminding us about RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and INTEGRITY !

We are asking every student to create a poster, write a poem, film a commercial (to be aired!), write a song, or whatever you and your TA teacher decide will help everyone how to be a North Middle School Patriot!

What will you do?

Learning Targets Revisited

1. Did we learn/review North Middle School’s Patriot Traits of Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity ?

2. Did we brainstorm ideas on what Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity looks and feels like ?

3. Did we learn about earning Patriot Cards and Rewards for exhibiting positive behaviors ?

4. Did we create posters, poems, songs, game, or other idea for promoting and celebrating our traits within their TA and grade level?

Did we cover all that we were suppose to cover?