Lesson Plan for Bathroom Expectations

3. Examples/Non-examples (The teachershould model allnon-examples when possible.)

Examples of Being Positive

  • Appreciating the opportunity to use the available facilities
  • Patiently waiting your turn in line
/
Non-examples of Being Positive
  • Complaining during planned bathroom breaks
  • Telling classmates “Hurry up! What’s taking
you so long?”
Examples of Being Prepared
  • Entering the bathroom for the purpose of using the available facilities to take care of personal needs
  • Taking advantage of the times set aside for bathroom breaks
  • Having a hall pass (if leaving class during instructional time)
/ Non-examples of Being Prepared
  • Entering the bathroom for the purpose of meeting up with friends
  • Telling a staff member that your teacher gave you permission to leave class, but you don’t have a hall pass (if leaving class during instructional time)

Examples of Being Respectful

  • Respecting other’s privacy
  • Treating equipment and supplies with care
  • Adjusting all clothing to dress code
regulationbefore leaving the bathroom
area /
Non-examples of Being Respectful
  • Teasing/harassing others
  • Not flushing the toilet
  • Throwing paper towels on the floor
  • Leaving the bathroom with shirt untucked

Examples of Being Safe & Orderly
  • Lining up quietly in an orderly fashion during planned classroom bathroom breaks
  • Practicing good personal hygiene
  • Spilling water on the floor and wiping it up
  • Reporting a stopped-up toilet to one of the
custodial staff or a teacher on duty /
Non-examples of Being Safe & Orderly
  • Rushing to get a spot in line during planned classroom bathroom breaks
  • Not washing hands with soap and water
  • Spilling water on the floor and leaving it there
  • Putting items in a toilet or sink that do not belong there