School Rules & Expectations
We strive to teach our students safety, respect, and pride.
Classroom and school rules are developed to support the following statement
that includes our basic values:
Our school is a place
where . . .
- Everyone feels safe
- We are responsible for what we do and
say
- Everyone has equal worth
- We learn that “my way” is not the only
way
- We solve our problems peacefully
- We respect each other
- Doing little things to help can
Each teacher develops a set of classroom rules based on
these concepts.
The school’s discipline policy is based on positive
reinforcement. Interventions and diversion activities will be implemented for
minor infractions. For most students, punishment is a rarity. However, we take
the safety and security of our students seriously. Students who threaten the
safe and secure environment for others will be dealt with swiftly and severely.
If a child repeatedly has difficulty adhering to school rules, parents will be
contacted. Parents will also be contacted if a singular inappropriate act
necessitates their intervention. Students who do not respond to positive
efforts to change negative behavior will be placed on an Individual Behavior
Plan. Generally stated, the school rules are:
- Treat
all people and property with respect.
- Walk.
- Running
is only permitted on the field (or on the blacktop if the activity is
being supervised by an adult).
- Personal
sports equipment and toys, such as trading cards and electronic games, are
not permitted at school.
- Fighting,
either real or play (kickboxing, martial arts, etc.) is not permitted.
- Obscene
language, gestures, and material are not permitted.
- Food
is not permitted on the playground. (At the morning recess, students can
eat snacks in a designated area.)
Children are encouraged to settle minor disputes among themselves.
Parents should remind children that “hitting doesn’t help.” Problems can be
solved words and through talking it out.
Students will be taught to follow these three steps if
another student is bothering them:
- Ignore
the person and walk away. If the person continues to bother you . . .
tell an adult!
- Face
him and tell him to stop it. If the person continues to bother you . . .
tell an adult!
- Tell
an adult!
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