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Lesson Plan

SOAR Incentive Calendar Lesson Plan

Students will understand the SOAR expectations (Stay safe, Own our school, Achieve goals, Respect everyone) and how they connect to the 2025-2026 PBIS Incentive Calendar, motivating positive behavior.

This lesson is crucial for establishing clear behavioral expectations and demonstrating how positive choices lead to rewarding experiences, fostering a supportive and engaging school environment for all 7th graders.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive presentation and discussion.

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

Review the SOAR Incentive Calendar Slide Deck and the 2025-2026 SOAR Incentive Calendar to familiarize yourself with the content and flow. Ensure projectors and computers are ready.

Step 1

Warm-Up: What Makes a Great School?

5 minutes

Begin by asking students to share what they think makes a school a great place to learn and grow. Encourage them to think about behavior, safety, and effort.

Step 2

Introduce SOAR Expectations

10 minutes

Use the SOAR Incentive Calendar Slide Deck to introduce the SOAR acronym: Stay safe, Own our school, Achieve goals, Respect everyone. Discuss what each expectation means in practice with examples relevant to 7th graders.

Step 3

Present the Incentive Calendar

10 minutes

Distribute or project the 2025-2026 SOAR Incentive Calendar. Explain how Dojo points are earned through SOAR behaviors and how these points lead to exciting incentive events throughout the year. Go over a few example events from the calendar.

Step 4

Q&A and Reinforcement

5 minutes

Open the floor for student questions about SOAR or the calendar. Emphasize that consistent positive behavior will make the school a better place and lead to fun rewards.

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Slide Deck

Welcome, 7th Graders! What Makes a Great School?

Think about:

  • What makes you feel safe?
  • What makes you proud of your school?
  • What helps you learn best?
  • What makes everyone feel welcome?

Welcome students and get them thinking about what makes a school great. This helps set the stage for discussing positive behavior.

Get Ready to SOAR!

Our school's expectations for success are simple and powerful:

Stay Safe
Own Our School
Achieve Goals
Respect Everyone

Introduce the SOAR acronym. Emphasize that these are the key expectations for a positive school environment.

S: Stay Safe

What does 'Stay Safe' mean at our school?

  • Following school rules and procedures.
  • Keeping hands and feet to yourself.
  • Reporting unsafe situations or bullying.
  • Making healthy choices for your body and mind.

Break down 'Stay Safe' with specific examples relevant to 7th graders, both physical and emotional safety.

O: Own Our School

What does 'Own Our School' mean?

  • Taking care of school property.
  • Keeping our classrooms and hallways clean.
  • Being responsible for your actions.
  • Contributing positively to our school community.

Explain 'Own Our School,' focusing on responsibility and pride in their learning environment.

A: Achieve Goals

What does 'Achieve Goals' mean?

  • Coming to class prepared and ready to learn.
  • Participating actively in lessons.
  • Completing assignments to the best of your ability.
  • Setting personal learning goals and working towards them.

Discuss 'Achieve Goals,' linking effort and engagement to academic and personal success.

R: Respect Everyone

What does 'Respect Everyone' mean?

  • Listening actively when others are speaking.
  • Using kind words and actions.
  • Valuing differences and diverse perspectives.
  • Showing courtesy to all students, teachers, and staff.

Elaborate on 'Respect Everyone,' covering peers, teachers, and staff, and different forms of respect.

SOAR to Success: Your Incentive Calendar!

We believe in recognizing and celebrating your amazing efforts!

Our SOAR Incentive Calendar is your guide to earning rewards for demonstrating our SOAR expectations.

Let's see what exciting events await you!

Introduce the idea of the incentive calendar and how SOAR behaviors lead to rewards.

How Do You Earn Rewards?

We use ClassDojo points to track your positive SOAR behaviors.

  • Teachers award Dojo points for demonstrating 'Stay Safe,' 'Own Our School,' 'Achieve Goals,' and 'Respect Everyone.'
  • Each incentive event has a target number of Dojo points you need to earn by a specific date.
  • Reach the goal, and you get to participate in the fun!

Explain how Dojo points work and their connection to the calendar events.

2025-2026 Incentive Sneak Peek!

October 8th Incentive Event

  • Points Needed: 90
  • Point Due: October 1, 2025
  • Event: Student Choice (Classrooms)

November 3rd Incentive Event

  • Points Needed: 90
  • Point Due: October 28, 2025
  • Event: Student Choice (Grade Level)

Present the first few events as examples from the provided data.

Questions? Let's Chat!

We're excited for a year full of SOARing and celebrating your success!

Remember, your positive choices make our school a fantastic place to be.

Let's SOAR together!

Encourage questions and reiterate the importance of SOAR.

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Reading

Your SOAR to Success 2025-2026 Incentive Calendar!

Get ready for an amazing school year filled with positive choices and exciting rewards! This calendar is your guide to earning awesome incentives by consistently demonstrating our SOAR expectations.

What is SOAR?

Stay Safe: Make choices that keep yourself and others safe, both physically and emotionally.
Own Our School: Take pride in our learning environment and be responsible for your actions.
Achieve Goals: Work hard, participate, and strive for your personal best in all you do.
Respect Everyone: Show kindness, listen actively, and value all members of our school community.

How to Earn Your Way to Fun!

Throughout the year, your teachers will be awarding ClassDojo points for demonstrating SOAR behaviors. Each event on this calendar has a target number of Dojo points you need to earn by a specific date. Reach that goal, and you get to join in on the fun!

2025-2026 SOAR Incentive Event Schedule

Incentive EventNumber of Dojo PointsDojo Point DueLocationDays of SchoolEvent Detail
October 8th9010/1/2025Classrooms18Student Choice
November 3rd9010/28/2025Classrooms18Student Choice (grade level)
November 26th8011/21/2025Classrooms16Dodgeball
December 19th6012/12/2025Classrooms12Basketball
January 14th401/7/2026Classrooms8Student Choice
February 13th1052/6/2026Classrooms21Pin Knock
March 4th402/25/2026Classrooms8Student Choice
March 27th803/20/2026Classrooms16Student Choice (grade level)
April 17th704/10/2026Classrooms14Volleyball
May 13th605/6/2026Classrooms12Student Choice
JuneTBDTBDTBDTBDGrade Level

Let's SOAR Together!

We encourage you to aim high, make great choices, and enjoy the rewards of being a valuable member of our school community. Keep an eye on your Dojo points and get ready to SOAR! If you have any questions, please ask your teacher.

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