OVERALL SCHOOL BEHAVIORS

HALLWAYS

Student Expectations
Walk on the right side of the stairs (unless otherwise directed) / third tile with a smile
Students follow teacher directions regarding teacher designated stopping points
No hand slapping (High 5’s)
Noise level is adequate as to not disrupt learning
Teacher Expectations
Teacher emphasizes hallway as a quiet zone; either no talking or a designated level of noise
Teacher communicates with colleagues in a timely manner if hallway noise level is disrupting learning
Teachers are to escort students all the way to their destination; watching students partway down the hall doesn’t count
Teacher will escort students at the middle of the line and may designate stop points along the way per their discretion

BATHROOMS

Student Expectations
Students are to follow appropriate behavior expectations in the hallway, and avoid conversations and horseplay in the bathrooms
Student are to immediately report any damage, messes, and inappropriate behavior observed to the teacher or other appropriate school adult
Teacher Expectations
Teachers are to maintain a classroom documentation process of when students have used the restroom during classroom time
Students may be sent individually or with a partner per teacher discretion

MORNING LINE UP

Student Expectations
The field and big toys are off limits before school
Students are lined up and quiet by the time the first bell rings
Teacher Expecations
All teachers/adults reinforce behavior expectations
All teachers present by 8:20 to pick up students

RECESS

Behavior slips—one copy to office, one copy to teacher, one to student for parent signature
ALL staff involved in making expectations clear
Playground supervisors escort students to door with teachers strategically located to supervise—voices off
Teachers may position themselves at various points of hall to monitor students when exiting building and/or entering building after recess

FIRE DRILL

Student Expectations
Students are to complete evacuation of the building silently, walking in single file
Teacher Expectations
Teacher determines the best route from the blacktop to the field. Walking students down the hill is an option provided that weather conditions are acceptable
Upper floor may use both sides of stairwell, classes may walk double file
Teachers are to walk students back to the classroom following same behavior expectations used during the instructional day
If a grade level is to have recess immediately following a fire drill, teachers will keep students lined up until the other grade levels have entered the building

LUNCH ROOM

Student Expectations
Students lined up by class in ABC order to purchase lunch—no talking in lunch line
Students are to sit by classroom

First ten minutes of lunch is quiet eating time
Students are to keep their lunch area clean
Students are to ask permission to stand up or walk around. This includes putting trays away. Students are to stay seated until they are dismissed for recess.
Teacher Expectations
Stacking chairs and moving tables will be coordinated by the custodian
Silent tables may be designated per teacher discretion
Students are dismissed by tables (one table at a time) by own classroom teacher
Teachers may begin dismissing students 8 minutes before their official recess
Buckets are placed on lower two stage stairs or on table and brought to area by designated students
Teachers need to be in commons the full half hour or until all students are dismissed, but should be able to leave on time
Lunchroom Set-Up and Clean-Up
Each table will have a maximum of 8 chairs. Extra chairs will be available as needed but will not exceed 10 chairs per table.

DISMISSAL

Student Expectations
Talking level at dismissal time may be higher, but the same level of behavior expectations are in effect
Teacher Expectations
Supervision at parent pickup
Teachers/adults lead student groups to bus area
Teacher escorts students to appropriate exit door
Notify office of those students observed as not following set procedures (proactive)

RESPECT

Student Expectations
Respectful behavior to all employees wearing a badge
Reporting of inappropriate actions/language to a staff member
Teacher Expectations
Consistent expectations
Clear rules and procedures
Teachers will focus on bigger picture: respecting classroom learning environments

PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS

Bells & Whistles

Playground Supervisors will blow whistles two minutes before the recess bell rings.

Rationale: This will give the students sufficient time to get to their line so that they are actually ready to enter the building when the bell rings.
Reward system for positive line behavior such as Carson Kudos/Other
Progressive Consequences
...from the field:

Warning
Students not getting to their line on time from the field will be excused from using the field for one day
Students continuing to not get to their line on time will be excused from the field for an extended time; discretion of the supervisor: documentation
Referral to the office

...from the Blacktop/Big Toy Area:
Warning
Time Out (Approx. 5 minutes)
Extended time out(s); discretion of supervisor: documentation

Lining up

When the bell rings students are to be lined up and quiet. This means that students are in one straight line, facing forward, and not talking.
Rationale: This will provide the structure necessary so that students are ready to make the transition back to a learning environment.
Progressive Consequences:
Warning
Time out at following recess (approx. 5 minutes): documentation
Extended time out (discretion of the supervisor): documentation
Referral to the office

Playground Equipment Use

Spicas: limit two students per spica. Students using the spicas are to spin themselves. Others are not to ‘help’ them spin.Galaxy: There is no limit to the number of students using the Galaxy. However, they must all have their own space (no sitting on laps). Students are not to stand on the Galaxy.
Big Toys: Total number of students and use of equipment is determined by playground supervisors; the determining factor is always the level of student safety.
Slide: students are to be sitting on their bottom with coming down the slide. Walking/running up the slide is not permitted.

Building Access During Recess

Bathroom Pass: Students are to ask permission of the supervisor by the basketball courts to use the bathroom. All students are to have a Bathroom pass if using restroom during recess time
Nurse Pass: Students needing to see the nurse must have a Nurse Pass in order to enter the building
Emergency Pass: Students with an Emergency Pass have direct access to the office. This lets staff in the building not to question students as to why they may be in the building

Supervisor Designated Areas

Recess with 4 supervisors: 1 at field, 1 on field by stairs, 1 by big toy, 1 by basketball court
Recess with 3 supervisors: 1 at field, 1 by big toy, 1 by basketball court
Blacktop recess with 4 supervisors: 1 by each big toy, 1 by basketball court, 1 by playshed
Blacktop recess with 3 supervisors: 1 between each big toy, 1 by basketball court, 1 by playshed

Supervision Start Time: One supervisor must be outside by 11:20 AM. All other supervisors must be outside by during their full supervision cycle

Student Designated Playground Areas

Blacktop, big toy area, Field

Student Playground Area Off Limits

behind playshed, north side of hill where vision is blocked, sidewalk to field (intended for ADA access only)

Rainy/Wet Days

Recess is limited to the blacktop
Depending upon the weather, those students who are not dressed appropriately will be limited to the playshed
Classrooms are off limits during recess for those students who forget their coats, umbrellas, etc. Students not dressed appropriately for outside weather will be directed to stay underneath the playshed