Behavior Expectations/Classroom Plan
This year my goal is to encourage your child to solve problems, brainstorm solutions, and evaluate their plans.
One of the most valuable things we can teach children is to evaluate their behavior and make changes when
needed. In order to achieve this goal I have created a behavior system in my classroom. This will help your
child take ownership of their behavior; good or bad.
This year, we will be using a behavior system that allows students to improve on their behavior as the day
progresses. Every child in the class will start their day on the letter “O” in the word COYOTES. The letter “O”
simply means your child is ready to learn. During the course of the day, the magnets move up and down the
chart based upon behavioral choices each student makes. Here is what each letter stands for in the behavior
chart.
C – Outstanding Day!
O – Great Day
Y – Good Day
O – Ready to Learn
T – Think About It
E – Teacher’s Choice
S – Parent Contact
If your child is on C at the end of the day, they will receive a prize. Students who are on the top O will receive
a sticker and will be able to put a pebble in the class pebble jar. When the jar is full, the students will receive a
behavior party. If your child is on Y, they will receive a sticker for the day and if they are on the middle O, they
will get a smiley face in their agenda. Letters below the middle O will have consequences for behavior. When
children are on T, they will just think about their behavior and how to improve their behavior. If they are on E,
the teacher will choose their punishment based on their behavior. This may be lost recess time, finishing
work, etc. depending on the behavior that put the student on the letter E. When a child is on S, there will be a
note sent home with the student for the parent to sign letting you know what behavior’s happened
throughout the day.
Your child will be expected to write their letter in their agenda each afternoon. Please make sure that you
take a peek at their letter so that you are aware of behavior in the classroom. If you have questions or
concerns please feel free to call or email me at any time.
Mrs. Bowling
stefanie.bowling@campbell.kyschools.us
(859) 441-9174