Getting called to the principal's office is one of the most nerve-racking parts of school.It could make the meeting worse if you don't go to the principal with a plan.It is possible to calm yourself down and speak to your principal in order to get the best outcome out of the trip.
Step 1: Slowly and deeply breathe.
When you're stressed or nervous, you can take small, shallow breaths.Deep breathing can help you relax and calm down.If you're feeling nervous, take deep breaths through your nose and mouth.
Step 2: To calm down, talk to yourself.
You can talk to yourself to calm yourself down if you're overwhelmed.You may be able to relax if you say things like "Okay, I'm not responsible for this" or "I'll get through this".As you walk down the halls to your principal's office, keep repeating these things to yourself.
Step 3: Get your facts in chronological order.
You don't want to go to the principal without a story.If you think about the reasons why you might be in trouble, you can figure out if you're responsible for what happened.You may have been sent to the principal because of a misunderstanding.Before walking into the principal's office, think about the situation and evaluate all the details.
Step 4: Take your time.
You can take your time to get to the principal.Unless there was a serious situation, your teacher will either send you to the office or announce it on the loudspeaker.If you're stressed, taking your time and walking slowly will give you time to calm down.
Step 5: Don't think about your punishment.
There is no way to tell if there will be a punishment or not.There is no reason to worry about what might happen.Instead of thinking about the outcome of your meeting with the principal, focus on breathing and relaxing and getting all your facts correct.
Step 6: Speak clearly when you sit up straight.
The way your principal looks at you is influenced by your body language.When you meet your principal, make sure to sit up straight and shake his hand.If you want to give the principal a good impression, don't mumble and speak clearly.The entire conversation may be made easier by this.
Step 7: Tell the truth.
Sometimes people will lie or make up things to get out of trouble.If you just told the truth, this can backfire and cause more trouble.Don't make things up when you're talking to the principal.The principal question in your story will be if you lied here or there.Lying can cause stress because you have to stick to your story and it can be hard to remember.
Step 8: Tell your side of the story.
Don't leave anything out when you tell the principal what happened.Explain what led to the situation that you're in.The principal gets an accurate picture of the situation if you include as many details as you can.You can say, "Joe put his foot out and tripped Mary, but she turned around and thought it was me."Mr Collins assumed Mary was right because he didn't see what happened."Raul screamed in my face, so I screamed back," you could say.He started punching me after I called him out for his treatment of other students.I was trying to get him off of me.
Step 9: Be respectful.
Don't talk or interrupt the principal.It's rude to talk over or interrupt the principal.It is possible that the principal is annoyed with you.The principal should be allowed to talk and answer their questions.It could prevent you from telling your side of the story if you talk over someone.
Step 10: It is your responsibility to take personal responsibility for your actions.
It's best to take responsibility for your actions if you know you did something wrong.This will make your principal respect you more.To acknowledge the fact that you made a mistake, think about what you did and what caused you to do it.I can admit that I shouldn't have pushed John back.It was an automatic response to my anger that he shoved me.I was wrong, but it's not how I usually am.I did not attend school that day.I don't have a good explanation but I take full responsibility for what I did.I hope that it doesn't affect the things I've done over the course of the year.
Step 11: Discuss your issues with a trusted adult.
If you try to stay out of trouble but can't stop your behavior no matter what you do, it could be because of circumstances in your life or a medical condition.An adult can help with things going on in your life.To get a better understanding of who you are as a person, explain your emotions to them.When talking to teachers or authority figures, you can ask an adult about the right strategies to use.
Step 12: Don't try to impress classmates with bad behavior.
When you get in trouble, you may enjoy the attention from your classmates, but you have to face the consequences for your actions.It is possible to be popular in school by being good at sports or art.
Step 13: Think before you act.
Think about the consequences of your actions before you do them.Think about how the actions you've taken will affect other people's lives.Think about how your actions will affect other people and be compassionate.Think about the person who has to clean it up and how it makes their day harder if you trash the lunchroom or leave packets of Ketchup on the floor.If you bully other people and make them feel bad about themselves, think about how it would make you feel if someone targeted you in the same way.
Step 14: People who get you into trouble should not be hanging out with you.
You do have a choice with who we are friends with.If you have friends who are always in trouble, you need to stand up against them.Tell them that you can't hang out with them anymore if you're tired of getting in trouble.It should cut down on the amount of trouble you get into.