Office Expectations What Does the Office Staff Do

Office Expectations

What Does the Office Staff Do? n n n n Help students and staff Answer phones Assist parents Paperwork: discipline, attendance Order materials & supplies Answer questions Input information into the computer

Being RESPECTFUL: Honor the rights wishes of the office staff. or

Wait Patiently n n n Stand in a single file line Keep comments to yourself Wait your turn to talk

Be Polite to Staff n Look adults in the eye when speaking n Say “Please” and “Thank you” n Talk to adults when directed to do so

Who Can I Talk to for Help? Office Staff Only: • Secretaries • Administrators • Nurses • Health aides • Counselors • Additional staff

Being RESPONSIBLE: Go directly to and from the office with a pass. Where’s your PASS? ! GO AWAY!

Politely Seek Assistance n Sign in and be seated n Use your inside voice n Walk up to the counter when it is your turn

Mind Your Own Business n n Only listen to conversations you are directly having with the staff Comment only when asked to do so

Being SAFE: Uh OH! Follow office expectations so you will be less likely to get hurt or hurt others.

Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects to Self n Respect other’s personal space n Ask permission before using office supplies n Keep materials to yourself

While Seated n n n Keep both feet on the floor Keep all four legs of the chair on the floor Use only one chair at a time WAIT!