West Pride Rules Slides West Lee Middle School
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Classroom Rules
How we learn, respect, and succeed together!
Ready for a great year! Slide 1 of 16
Why do we have rules?
Our Community
Rules keep our classroom a safe, friendly, and happy place to learn.
When we all follow the same rules, we show our West Pride.
We help each other succeed and grow our brains every single day!
Safe Learning Space
Kind and Supportive Friends
Strong and Active Brains
We look out for each other! Slide 2 of 16
Rule 1: Ready in Your Seat
Be in your seat when class begins
Be in your seat when class begins.
Why we do this:
We sit down with our materials ready when class starts. This helps us start learning right away without missing any of the fun activities!
What it looks like:
Walk into the classroom before the bell rings
Sit down at your assigned desk
Take out your pencil and class supplies
Ready to start, ready to learn! Slide 3 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Read the Scenario:
The school bell rings. Leo is sitting quietly at his desk. He has his notebook and pencil out and is waiting for the teacher to start.
Is Leo following Rule 1?
Thumbs Up (Yes)
Thumbs Down (No)
Use your hand signals to answer! Slide 4 of 16
Rule 2: Listen and Follow Directions
Follow directions the first time
Follow directions the first time.
Why we do this:
When our teacher tells us what to do, we listen carefully and start right away. This keeps everyone safe and helps us finish our work so we have time for fun things!
What it looks like:
Stop what you are doing when the teacher speaks
Keep your eyes on the teacher and listen
Begin the step immediately with a positive attitude
Listening helps us all stay on track! Slide 5 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Point and Select
Who is following directions the first time?
Point to the card that shows the correct rule-following behavior.
A
Option A
The teacher says, "Please open your science notebook to start the warm-up." Student opens their notebook and grabs their pencil right away.
B
Option B
The teacher says, "Please open your science notebook to start the warm-up." Student keeps playing a game on an unapproved Chromebook tab and ignores the instruction.
Point to Option A or Option B on your screen! Slide 6 of 16
Rule 3: Phones and Food Put Away
Keep phones and food put away
Keep phones and food put away.
Why we do this:
We keep our phones silent and stored inside our bookbags, which are hung on the bookbag hooks at the back of the classroom. This keeps our desks clean, clear, and completely focused on learning!
What it looks like:
Zip your silent, powered-off phone inside your bookbag before class starts
Hang your bookbag on your assigned hook at the back of the room
Keep snacks and drinks put away inside your bag until lunch
Keeping distractions away lets our focus shine! Slide 7 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Scenario Discussion
Discussion Card: The Buzzing Bookbag
"During independent work, a phone suddenly buzzes inside a bookbag on the hooks at the back of the room. Sam realizes he forgot to turn his cell phone completely off before hanging up his bag. Even though he is sitting at his desk and not touching his phone, it continues to vibrate."
Let's talk as a class:
Why is a vibrating phone still against the rules, even if it is inside a bag at the back of the room? What are the expectations for cell phones at West Lee Middle School?
Share your thoughts with a neighbor! Slide 8 of 16
Phone Policy Consequences
West Lee Policy
1st
First Offense
Phone is turned on or not put away
The teacher will take the phone and give it to the front office .
The student may pick it up from the office at the end of the school day.
Pick up at dismissal time
2nd
Second Offense
Phone rule is violated a second time
The teacher will take the phone and give it to the front office .
A parent or guardian must come to school to pick up the phone.
Parent/Guardian pickup required
Keeping phones off and in bookbags avoids these consequences! Slide 9 of 16
Rule 4: Focus on Your Work
Work on the assigned task
Work on the assigned task.
Why we do this:
We work hard on the specific activity that our teacher gave us. Doing our work helps our brains grow stronger, boosts our confidence, and leads us to real success!
What it looks like:
Keep your eyes on your own assignment or workspace
Do your personal best on every worksheet, game, or reading
If you get stuck, raise your hand and ask the teacher for help
Every single effort makes your brain stronger! Slide 10 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Read the Scenario:
During science class, Maya is supposed to be filling in a plant worksheet. Instead of answering the questions, she is drawing a large cartoon dragon on the back of the page.
Is Maya focusing on her assigned task?
Thumbs Up (Yes)
Thumbs Down (No)
Use your hand signals to answer! Slide 11 of 16
Rule 5: School-Friendly Words
Use words you can say at school
We use kind, school-friendly language. This keeps our room safe and friendly!
Be Respectful
Use polite words and a calm, quiet tone.
Be Considerate
Think about how your words make others feel.
Think First
Make sure your words are helpful and necessary.
Be Positive
Choose nice words that build other students up.
Keep It Fit
Use language that is suitable for school settings.
Our words have power. Let's use them to lift each other up! Slide 12 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Scenario Discussion
Discussion Card: Kind Classroom Helpers
"A classmate drops their binder, and papers and pencils spill all over the classroom floor. Classmates around them have different options on how to react in this situation."
Let's talk as a class:
What are the different ways classmates could react here? How does each reaction affect the student who dropped their things and the rest of the class?
Speak with a calm, friendly tone of voice! Slide 13 of 16
Rule 6: Respect Personal Space
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Why we do this:
We respect each other's bodies and personal space. Keeping our hands, feet, and items to ourselves ensures our classroom feels completely safe, predictable, and comfortable for everyone!
What it looks like:
Keep your hands in your lap, at your sides, or on your desk
Keep your feet flat on the floor or under your chair
Ask first before touching or borrowing a classmate's supplies
Safe space means a happy place to learn! Slide 14 of 16
West Check-In: Your Turn!
Point and Select
Which choice shows keeping your body and objects to yourself?
Point to the correct card on your screen!
A
Option A
Keeping your hands folded comfortably on your desk or using them to write in your own notebook.
B
Option B
Reaching across the aisle to grab your classmate's mechanical pencil off their desk without asking during independent work.
Point to Option A or Option B on your screen! Slide 15 of 16
We show West Pride!
West Pride Pledge
Our Daily Goals:
Be ready in your seat
Follow directions first time
Keep phones and food away
Focus fully on your work
Use kind, helpful school words
Respect each other's space
The West Pledge
"I show my West Pride every day!
Let's have an amazing and safe school year together! Slide 16 of 16
West Pride Rules Worksheet West Pride Playbook
West Lee Middle School • Classroom Expectations
🛡️ WLMS West
Student Name
Date
Class Period
Activity 1: Rule Decoder
Match the code words from our presentation to complete our 6 core classroom rules.
Seat Directions Phones Assigned Task Words Objects
Rule 1
Be in your ________ when class begins.
Rule 2
Follow ________ the first time.
Rule 3
Keep cell ________ off & in bookbags.
Rule 4
Work on the ________ given.
Rule 5
Use ________ you can say at school.
Rule 6
Keep hands, feet, and ________ to yourself.
Activity 2: Rule Mythbusters
Let's bust common middle school myths about rules. Write the real, supportive school fact inside the blank boxes!
Myth #1 "If my phone is just vibrating in my pocket, it's not hurting anyone."
WLMS Fact: (Where must your phone be? Why?)
Myth #2 "If I finish early, I can play browser games on my Chromebook tab."
WLMS Fact: (What does focusing on assigned tasks mean?)
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West Decision Playbook
Challenge Application
Activity 3: Decision Challenge
Read each real-world situation below. Outline the results of choices and map out the ultimate West Pride resolution path!
Scenario 1: The Chromebook Temptation Tech Focus
Julia is working on a difficult social studies research document on her Chromebook. She gets stuck and feels like opening an unapproved game tab to pass the time.
Choice A: Opens the unapproved game
What is the consequence or rule violated?
Choice B: Stays on task / asks helper
What is the benefit or positive reward?
Scenario 2: The Hallway Countdown Ready to Learn
Marcus is standing in the doorway talking about basketball with a classmate as the bell begins to ring to start class.
Map out the three steps Marcus should take right now to show West Pride:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
My Pride Action Pledge
Select one of the 6 WLMS rules that you want to completely master this semester:
Rule 1: Seat
Rule 2: Directions
Rule 3: Phones & Food
Rule 4: Assigned Task
Rule 5: Friendly Words
West Pride Teacher Guide West Pride Teacher Guide
Lesson Plan & Facilitation Guide
Target WLMS Classrooms
Duration
30–40 Minutes
Focus
Social Narratives
Materials
Slides & Worksheets
Lesson Overview & Strategy
This lesson introduces classroom behavior expectations at West Lee Middle School . Using a highly positive social narrative approach , students learn not just what the rules are, but the concrete why behind them. Check-in activities are integrated directly after each key rule to maintain high student focus, build peer consensus, and reinforce understanding in an accessible, low-pressure format.
Key Objectives:
State the 6 main West Lee West rules in simplified, positive terms.
Analyze brief classroom scenarios using physical and verbal consensus signals.
Demonstrate peer support and collaborative rule-following inside classroom boundaries.
Slide-by-Slide Pacing (Slides 1–8)
Slides 1–2
Welcome & Purpose
Introduce the school identity ("We show West Pride!"). Emphasize that rules are here to keep us safe, happy, and learning . Read the text aloud using an encouraging, clear voice.
Slides 3–4
Rule 1: Ready in Your Seat
Demonstrate finding your seat before the bell rings. In Check-In 1 , prompt students to show physical Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down . Confirm the positive behaviors seen in "Leo's" story.
Slides 5–6
Rule 2: Listen & Follow Directions First Time
Explain the social benefit: "We get things done faster so we can do fun activities!" In Check-In 2 , have students point directly to the correct board choice (Option A: opening a science notebook vs Option B: playing games on Chromebooks).
Slides 7–8
Rule 3: Keep Phones/Food Away
Explain that phones must be turned completely off and kept inside bookbags on the hooks at the back. Lead discussion on "The Buzzing Bookbag": why a buzzing phone inside a bag still violates the "off" rule.
West Lee Middle School • Teacher Companion Guide Page 1 of 2
Slide Facilitation & Accommodations
Pacing & Support
Slide-by-Slide Pacing (Slides 9–16)
Slides 9–11
West Pride Sorting Activity West Pride Sorting Mat
WLMS West Pride Rules • Activity Sheet 1
🛡️ WLMS West
Student Name
Date
Class Period
Directions: Read each of the 12 scenario cards from Page 2. Decide if the action shows Showing West Pride (following the rules) or Off-Track Behavior (breaking the rules). Glue or tape each card into one of the designated slots below.
Showing West Pride (Rules Followed)
Paste Pride Card 1 Here
Paste Pride Card 2 Here
Paste Pride Card 3 Here
Paste Pride Card 4 Here
Paste Pride Card 5 Here
Paste Pride Card 6 Here
Off-Track Behavior (Rules Broken)
Paste Off-Track Card 1 Here
Paste Off-Track Card 2 Here
Paste Off-Track Card 3 Here
Paste Off-Track Card 4 Here
Paste Off-Track Card 5 Here
Paste Off-Track Card 6 Here
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West Pride Scenario Cards
Activity Sheet 2 • Cut & Sort
Directions: Cut along the dotted guidelines below to separate the 12 scenarios. Read each box carefully and decide whether the student's behavior is on-track or off-track. Paste each card onto the corresponding mat on Page 1!
Card A
Jordan walks into the classroom door, immediately sits at his assigned desk, and opens his binder before the final bell rings.
Rule 1 Check
Card B
The teacher says, "Log out of Chromebooks and prepare to pack up." Chloe closes her laptop and begins packing her bag right away.
Rule 2 Check
Card C
Before homeroom starts, Sam powers off his phone, zips it inside his backpack, and hangs the bag on his bookbag hook at the back.
Rule 3 Check
Card D
During math practice, Julia gets stuck on a difficult question. Instead of quitting, she raises her hand to ask the teacher for help.
Rule 4 Check
Card E
A classmate drops their social studies binder. Marcus stops his work, helps gather the loose papers, and says, "Let me help you."
Rule 5 Check
Card F
Tyler is working in a science lab group. He keeps his hands to his own desk space and asks, "May I borrow your ruler?" before touching it.
Rule 6 Check
Card G
The final bell rings. Jordan is standing near the front whiteboard talking with a classmate about a video game instead of sitting down.
West Pride Worksheet Answer Key West Pride Playbook Answer Key
West Lee Middle School • Teacher Grading Companion
TEACHER KEY
Teacher Note: This key provides the correct answers for Activity 1 (Rule Decoder) and exemplary sample responses for Activity 2 (Rule Mythbusters). Use this to grade student work or display during review.
Activity 1: Rule Decoder (Solved)
Student blanks should be filled in exactly with the following words from the word bank:
Rule 1
Be in your Seat when class begins.
Rule 2
Follow Directions the first time.
Rule 3
Keep cell Phones off & in bookbags.
Rule 4
Work on the Assigned Task given.
Rule 5
Use Words you can say at school.
Rule 6
Keep hands, feet, and Objects to yourself.
Activity 2: Rule Mythbusters (Exemplary Answers)
Accept any student response that includes the core ideas highlighted in red:
Myth #1 "If my phone is just vibrating in my pocket, it's not hurting anyone."
WLMS Fact: (Exemplary Response)
Phones must be turned completely off and stored in bookbags on the hooks at the back of the classroom. A vibrating phone is still a major distraction and violates the "off" policy.
Myth #2 "If I finish early, I can play browser games on my Chromebook tab."
WLMS Fact: (Exemplary Response)
You must always stay focused on the assigned task given by the teacher. If you finish early, you should read quietly, review your notes, or ask the teacher for extension work. Chromebooks are only for approved class assignments.
West Lee Middle School • West Pride Rules Answer Key Page 1 of 2
West Decision Playbook Answer Key
Teacher Grading Companion
Activity 3: Decision Challenge (Solved)
Exemplary responses for student decision path analysis:
Scenario 1: The Chromebook Temptation
Choice A: Opens the unapproved game
What is the consequence or rule violated?
Violates Rule 4. The student misses learning, falls behind, and can have Chromebook privileges restricted.
Choice B: Stays on task / asks helper
What is the benefit or positive reward?
Demonstrates resilience, learns how to solve the problem, finishes work on time, and builds teacher trust.
Scenario 2: The Hallway Countdown
Map out the three steps Marcus should take right now to show West Pride:
Step 1
Politely stop talking to his friend.
West Pride Sort Answer Key West Pride Sort Answer Key
WLMS West Pride Rules • Activity 2 Answer Key
TEACHER KEY
Total Cards
12 Scenarios
Pride Cards
A, B, C, D, E, F
Off-Track Cards
G, H, I, J, K, L
Showing West Pride (Correct)
Card A
Jordan (Rule 1): Sits at assigned desk and opens his notebook before final bell.
Card B
Chloe (Rule 2): Closes her Chromebook right away when packing up instruction is given.
Card C
Sam (Rule 3): Powers off phone, zips in bag, and hangs bag on hook at back.
Card D
Julia (Rule 4): Raises hand for help when stuck on a math equation.
Card E
Marcus (Rule 5): Stops work to help gather scattered sheets from dropped binder.
Card F
Tyler (Rule 6): Keeps hands to own desk and asks before borrowing partner's supplies.
Off-Track Behavior (Correct)
Card G
Jordan (Rule 1): Stands by whiteboard talking after final bell has rung.
Card H
Chloe (Rule 2): Continues talking about plans and ignores page 45 open instruction.
Card I
Sam (Rule 3): Takes out vibrating phone from pocket and replies to a friend during class.
Card J
Maya (Rule 4): Plays unapproved Chromebook browser game when teacher isn't looking.
Card K
Classmates (Rule 5): Laugh and call peer clumsy when papers scatter on the floor.
Card L
Student (Rule 6): Reaches across aisle and grabs peer's mechanical pencil without asking.
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