ASSEMBLIES
Location: Classroom & Gym
STEP 1: Review School Wide Expectations
 Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Safe.
Expected in all areas:
 All food and drink items must be consumed in the Nest, or in a classroom with teacher permission
(except water)
 Electronic devices may be used before 9:30 AM and after 4:05 PM
 Follow dress code during all school events
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
 Stay within middle school boundaries
 Use appropriate language and a respectful tone of voice
 Bags must be kept in lockers
STEP 2: Teach Expectations for ASSEMBLIES
Being Responsible
 Leave belongings in classroom
Acting Respectfully
 Applaud at appropriate times
 Listen respectfully
 Sit quietly during presentations
 Show flag salute etiquette
Staying Safe
 Stay seated in assigned area
 Enter and leave in an orderly fashion
Key Points:
1. Most school assemblies will take place in the gym.
2. Always follow teacher directions regarding class seating.
3. In bleachers, scoot together with feet inside steps - to make room for everyone!
4. Stand respectfully during the flag salute or national anthem.
5. Sit quietly as soon as the speaker asks for attention.
6. Remain seated until your section is dismissed.
Reason the Expectations are Important
We need to gather as a large group for information, entertainment, and celebration. Each speaker
deserves the respect of your attention and polite acknowledgement.
Teaching Non-Examples and Examples
Non-Example
Example
Students are talking with their neighbors while a
Presenter shares a song written about a struggle in
speaker is presenting.
Students sprawl on the bleachers.
Students lean on others, pick at them, etc.
Students shout and stomp feet.
his/her life. Students are asked to clap along with
the presenter at certain spots. All students follow
the request.
Students come in a line quietly to the assembly,
patiently wait to find seating area and sit and talk
quietly until the assembly starts. At the end,
students applaud the presentation then listen to
hear the dismissal plan. When dismissed, students
move safely and patiently to the next area.
Discuss with students which expectations are not being followed in the non-examples and which
expectations are being followed in the examples.
Activity: You will practice this behavior during the first assembly attended by your class. When you
go, have the class file into a section of the bleachers. Remind them to sit together, and if possible,
using only 2-3 rows in a section. Practice standing quietly and saying the flag salute together, then
sitting quietly. After completing trivia questions, instruct class to dismiss safely.
Trivia Questions:
1. Where will you sit during the assembly?
Answer: With your class, in the section your teacher designates.
2. What is the signal for attention in an assembly?
Answer: If any adult or student speaker asks for attention, give it.