Respect is the key to expectations. What is respect? Respect is based in how we treat each other regardless of whether we've just met or are long-time friends, or if we agree or disagree on the viewpoints we have. When asked, students usually don't understand that respect and classroom expectations are tied together by words and actions. Did I turn my homework in so that the teacher can correct it? Did the teacher correct my work to provide me with feedback on my understanding and progress? Both of these examples show how the one person can show respect to the other in their actions. After discussion and brainstorming, here is a list of expectations that my students created:

I think all of these expectations show that these students already have a great idea of what's expected in 4th Grade!