This document outlines Lewis County High School's behavior matrix that defines appropriate and responsible behavior in different school locations. It provides expectations for showing respect, taking responsibility, and exercising restraint in classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, cafeterias, assemblies, outside areas, libraries, and during emergency procedures. Students are expected to use appropriate language, clean up after themselves, be considerate of others, and follow all school rules including drug-free expectations. The matrix aims to promote positive behavior and academic honesty schoolwide.

1. LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BEHAVIOR MATRIX
LOCATION RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RESTRAINT
CLASSROOM • Use appropriate language • Arrive on time • Model positive behavior
• Follow reasonable requests • Be prepared • Follow drug free expectations
• Allow teachers to teach and • Take action to correct mistakes • Keep the classroom neat and
students to learn • Follow classroom expectations clean
• Be attentive • Use all equipment and supplies • Be honest
• Give and receive feedback as intended • Support and encourage your
kindly teachers and peers
• Only use cell phone if required
for instructional purposes
• Treat computers with care
BATHROOM • Use appropriate language • Report problems to staff • Model positive behavior
• Use all equipment and supplies • Return promptly to class • Follow drug free expectations
as intended • Flush commodes/urinals, wash • Clean up after yourself by
• Keep facilities clean hands placing trash in appropriate
containers
HALLWAYS • Use appropriate language • Keep hallways clean and clear • Model positive behavior
• Be considerate of others’ of trash and debris • Follow drug free expectations
property • Keep moving and travel on the • Help those who need assistance
• Be kind right hand side of the hall
• Maintain personal space
• Display affection appropriately
CAFETERIA • Use appropriate language • Clean your area and dispose of • Model positive behavior
• Use appropriate tone of voice trash • Follow drug free expectations
• Treat one another politely • Keep food in the cafeteria • Leave the cafeteria clean
• Be attentive to directions • Sit appropriately in the seat
• Maintain personal space
ASSEMBLIES • Use appropriate language • Attend • Model positive behavior
• Be considerate of others’ • Support and encourage all • Follow drug free expectations
property participants • Leave the area clean
• Turn off all electronic devices • Remain seated until dismissed
OUTSIDE • Use appropriate language • Enter and exit the building in an • Model positive behavior
• Be considerate of others’ orderly and timely fashion • Follow drug free expectations
property • Stay in approved areas • Keep outside areas clean
• Maintain personal space • Use approved areas • Help those who need assistance
• Show affection appropriately appropriately
LIBRARY • Use appropriate language • Ask for assistance • Model positive behavior
• Maintain a quiet atmosphere • Place book bags where they will • Follow drug free expectations

2. • Be polite not disrupt flow of traffic • Keep library clean
• Return books promptly to the • Practice academic honesty
circulation desk • All resources to be available to
• Use a hallpass if needed all
• Treat computers with care
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES • Remain quiet • Follow instructions • Model positive behavior
• Listen attentively • Help others who may need • Follow drug free expectations
• Move in a timely and orderly assistance • Remind others of safety
fashion • Follow safety procedures procedures
• Take every incident seriously • Use good judgment