Behavior Expectations
Blue Creek Elementary • Bronco Family Guide
Behavior Expectations — How We Support Every Bronco
A quick look at how our school handles everyday behavior — from a friendly reminder in class to more serious office support. Clear, consistent, and always focused on teaching.
Bronco POWER
Every Bronco — and every House — is built on the same five Families. This is what POWER looks like in how we treat each other every day.
PurposeKnow why you're here. Bring focus and intention to your learning and your choices.
OwnershipOwn your actions — the good and the mistakes — and do something about it.
WonderStay curious. Ask questions and stay open to learning something new.
EffortGive your best try, even when it's hard, and keep going.
ReflectionPause, think about your choices, and grow from what happened.
The Response Ladder
Level 1Teachable Moment
Example: Off-task, not listening, minor language, silly playground play. Teacher, in class
Level 2Teacher Managed
Example: Repeated Level 1s, arguing, not following directions, minor pushing. Teacher + parent contact
Level 3Office Managed
Example: Chronic Level 2s, hitting, bullying, credible threats, stealing. Administration decides
Level 4Immediate Help
Example: Fighting, injury, weapons, danger to self or others. Admin / Counselor — now
Always True
Recess is never taken away as punishment, and students are never pulled from Encore class to finish work. Building relationships and clear expectations is our first line of classroom management.
Minor vs. Major, In Plain Terms
1
Minor Referral — Used to track patterns of behavior. Families are contacted; after 3 documented minors, a face-to-face conference happens before anything becomes a Major.
Minor Referral — Used to track patterns of behavior. Families are contacted; after 3 documented minors, a face-to-face conference happens before anything becomes a Major.
2
Major Referral — For more serious incidents. Once it's written, administration takes it from there: they review the history, decide next steps, and contact the family.
Major Referral — For more serious incidents. Once it's written, administration takes it from there: they review the history, decide next steps, and contact the family.
3
Close the Loop — Teachers hear back from administration after every referral, including any re-entry plan, so everyone stays informed.
Close the Loop — Teachers hear back from administration after every referral, including any re-entry plan, so everyone stays informed.
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Consistency — The Behavior Matrix is the shared starting point for every decision, so similar behavior gets a similar response — not just individual judgment.
Consistency — The Behavior Matrix is the shared starting point for every decision, so similar behavior gets a similar response — not just individual judgment.
Strategies We Use First
Proactive & Positive
- Greet every student, every time
- Reteach the expected behavior (Recorrect–Remind–Reinforce)
- Preferential seating & increased positive attention
- Check in / check out with a trusted adult
- Class rewards for expected behavior
- Counselor support for mediation & social skills
What We Avoid
- Taking away recess as punishment
- Whole-class ("mass") punishment
- Pulling a student from Encore to finish work
- Public write-ups on the smartboard
- Delaying a consequence past the teachable moment
- Opinions in documentation — just the facts