Cooperation, respect, kindness, responsibility and safety are expected in the daily interactions of Glenridge students.

A. Cooperation . . . willingness to work and play together in harmony
*listening to others
*respecting the rights of others
*sharing
*compromising
*flexibility (willing to try an alternate plan)

B. Respect . . .to be caring and considerate towards self, others and surroundings
. . .show consideration by interacting appropriately with adults and peers
*initiating pleasant greetings
*responding positively to others
*being patient and courteous
*being responsive to requests of adults and peers
*using kind words to solve problems
*giving and receiving positive feedback

C. Kindness . . .treat others as you want to be treated
*courteous vocabulary (compliments)
*describing personal feelings
*praising
*being polite - showing good manners
*empathizing with feelings of others
*considerate - not excluding, saying polite things
*sharing
*accepting of differences and the rights and opinions of others

D. Responsibility . . .shown by meeting the expectations within the building and the directions of adults in charge
*following class rules
*taking care of own belongings
*completing assigned tasks
*participating in care of school grounds, building and classroom
*being trustworthy and reliable
*being accountable for actions

E. Safety . . .freedom from danger, injury or damage and prevention thereof
*knowing and following safety rules
*using equipment properly
*having an awareness of problem solving strategies