Brooke shared the list of 9 expectations with Sam. She talked through each one with Sam and explained how each would be helpful to her. Brooke made sure that her love for Sam was apparent throughout the entire conversation. Sam listened and nodded. She honestly felt ok about them and she understood why Brooke would make rules about each of those things.
Sam vowed to do her best to keep all of Brooke's expectations!
Davis House Expectations
Curfew
•8:00 during the week or school days
•11:00 on weekends or non school days
This can absolutely be adjusted for special events or occasions as long as curfew has been adhered to regularly.
Possible Consequences: earlier curfew for a give period of time, lose privilege of going out, grounded
Lights Out
•10:30 during the week or on school days
•Reasonable time on the weekend
This can also be adjusted as needed as long as you communicate your need.
Possible Consequences: earlier lights out time
Having Friends Over
•Always ok this with me prior to friend's arrival
•No boys in your bedroom
Possible Consequences: no friends allowed over for a period of time
Going Out
•Always get permission BEFORE going
•Give me all information about where you are going and who you are going to be with - complete honesty
•Adhere to curfew expectations
Possible Consequences: no going out for a specified period of time, grounded
Respect is Essential
•Respect ALL adults in the way you act and speak
•Treat ALL guests with respect
•Be respectful of others ALWAYS
If someone is doing or saying something to you that makes respecting that person difficult, come and talk with me. We can figure out a plan of action together.
Possible Consequences: write letter of apology, give verbal apology, read books or articles on respect and share findings
Be Honest
•Tell the truth - even if it's hard
•Don't omit details or hide the truth
•If you make a promise, keep it
Integrity is important. We gain integrity by keeping our word!
Possible Consequences: read books or articles on honesty and share findings, written or verbal apologies, admit your dishonestly to those affected
School
•Do YOUR best
•Complete ALL homework - be responsible
•Follow all school rules
•Ask for help if you need it
•Show complete and total respect to all teachers
Your best means that you give all you can to your school work. If you've truly done that, it's enough.
Possible Consequences: grounded to have extra time to spend on school work, any school consequences will be followed up with appropriate consequences at home
Technology
•No screens behind closed doors
•No screens at meal times
•Phone is plugged in charging spot on kitchen counter before lights out each night
•Get permission to join any social media
•All passwords are shared
•All social media is monitored
•NO inappropriate content
Possible Consequences: phone/screens taken away for a period of time, read books or articles on responsible tech use and share findings
Chores
•Everyone helps out
•List of weekly chores will be created each
•week - must complete them all
•Allowance given for completing chores
Possible Consequences: lost allowance money, grounded to stay in and complete chores, extra chores added
