We not only expect great behavior, we teach it. Our goal is to cultivate in each student good citizenship and personal responsibility by establishing high standards in the Barnette Student and Family Guide for behavior that are safe (physically and emotionally), respectful, kind, inclusive, and productive. These essential qualities are emphasized throughout the school and are expected of all students Kindergarten through 8th grade. Barnette has a behavior motto that forms the foundation of our school community:
Key components of Barnette’s responsive, school-wide approach to discipline include:
Barnette Magnet School adheres to and follows the district’s policies and regulations that are laid out for parents and students in the Students’ Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavioral Consequences Handbook. Students attending Barnette Magnet School on an out-of-area attendance waiver must continue to meet the attendance and behavior requirements of the out of attendance area contract.
Between 7:45 and 8:15, a routine is in place to keep students safe and allow staff prep time.
Kindergarteners will enter through the front doors and go straight to the gym when they arrive at school. They may get breakfast and bring it back to their hall to eat.
Students in grades 1-6 will enter through the front doors and go to the playground and place their backpacks in their class line. Students may get breakfast and eat in the gym during this time. As soon as they are done eating they will will clean their area and go back outside. At the end of morning recess, students will line up and wait for their homeroom teachers to bring them to their classrooms.
Students in grades 7-8 will go the library/cafe area. They may get breakfast and bring it back to the cafe to eat.
Behavior during breakfast and morning recess is expected to meet classroom expectations: appropriate voice level, students clean up after themselves, keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves, and wait in line calmly.
We are an unique school in that we house 5 year olds through 14 year olds. Our older students are held to high behavior expectations as role models for our younger students. In order to create a wholesome environment for all students, district and school student behavioral standards will be strictly enforced. It is IMPERATIVE that our older students have a willingness to nurture, protect, and model good behavior for the younger students.
Electronic devices such as laser pens, radios, mp3 players, iPods, or other electronic games or equipment/toys should not be brought to school as they are disruptive to the instructional environment. All of these items will be taken to the office for the parent to pick up if seen out. Toys that resemble weapons (pop guns, water guns, pellet guns, etc.) are forbidden on school grounds and if brought by a student will result in consequences stated in district policies.
Cell phones and other personal digital devices are not to be used during the school day. They must be turned off and stored in the student’s bag or locker (not carried on person). At the end of the day, students may use phones once they exit the building. Phones seen or used during school hours will be held in the office for parent pick-up. Discipline consequences will be consistent with not following school rules or flagrant disrespect.
No wireless headphones allowed during school hours.
Elementary School (Grades K–5)
Students must keep their devices turned off and stored in backpacks, cubbies, or lockers throughout the school day. Cell phone use before school is not permitted.
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Students must keep devices turned off and stored in lockers all day - not in pockets or backpacks. Cell phone use before school is not permitted.
For more information and to review the district policy, click HERE
First offense:
The device will be brought to the office for the remainder of the day. Student will sign an acknowledgment of the Policy, and phone will be released back to the student at the end of the day.
Second offense:
The device will be brought to the office, awknowledgement will be signed at the end of the day by parent and student. Device will only be released back to a parent
Third offense:
In addition to the second offense outline, Student will be required to check device into the front office every morning for the remainder of the quarter. If the student does not comply with this arrangement, the student will also be served with a Tech Violation and Disciplinary Report (DR).
The use of computers is a privilege not a right. All students who plan to use a computer at school will be required to sign the FNSBSD computer usage contract in order to use a school computer. Computers are an expensive investment and must be used appropriately or students will not be allowed access to these tools. Visits to unapproved sites or mistreatment will result in a loss of computer privileges.
Barnette requires that I dress appropriately for school. Since this is an educational institution, the daily clothing/attire and appearance should be conducive toward an educational environment and should not be distracting or disruptive of school operations and educational process. These guidelines also are in effect at any school-sponsored activity. Specifically:
My pants must be worn at the waist even if I am wearing a long shirt and my shirt covers the waistline. My underwear/shorts will not be visible. I must wear a belt if my pants keep falling below my waist. NO SAGGING.
My clothing will cover my front and my back (no bare midriff, spaghetti straps, halter tops, short tops, low necklines) at school or at any school-sponsored activity. My cleavage must be covered completely. My underwear should not be visible, even when I lean over or sit down. My top must overlap or be tucked completely into my pants, shorts or skirts to avoid any bare midriff. MY SKIN AROUND MY MID-SECTION WILL NOT BE EXPOSED.
My skirt, dress or shorts may not be shorter than mid-thigh if I am standing, sitting, or bending over. My skirt or shorts must be worn at my waist.
I will wear street shoes. House slippers are not permitted.
Wearing of flip-flops will be allowed until the first accumulation of snow. I may not wear my flip -flops again until the snow has disappeared. This will avoid my exposure to the bitter cold and potential frostbite. Proper footwear during the colder months is a health and safety concern on the snow and ice.
My pajamas or deemed to be pajamas or loungewear MAY be deemed as inappropriate for school.
I will not wear headgear that is disruptive to my education or that of someone else. If a teacher asks me to remove the head gear I will do so immediately.
My clothing must not promote the illegal or commercial use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco/nicotine products or imply sexual innuendo (i.e. Big Johnson shirts).
My style of clothing (jackets, shirts, hats, lettering, make-up, hair, jewelry, etc.) must not symbolize affiliation with negative youth groups, such as gangs or cults.
I will not wear outdoor coats or outdoor jackets. I will dress warmly with a sweater or sweatshirt in case the rooms are cool.
Assemblies are an important part of the Magnet School. Students are to sit quietly facing the front, with hands to themselves, exhibiting respect to the speakers. Learning how to be a respectful audience is an important part of good citizenship. Students unable to show respect to the leaders and speakers will be sent to the student behavior support technician.
Students will not be allowed to carry backpacks or pouches with straps, like fanny packs or cross-body bags, from class to class (except for medical necessity). If brought to school, they are to be left in the area designated by their teacher. 7th and 8th grade students must have backpacks that fit into their lockers.
We have noticed a significant increase in coffee-hut style drinks like steamers, cocoa, freezes, blended energy drinks, and such coming into the school in the mornings. These drinks, as well as breakfast foods, that come from outside the school will need to be consumed prior to the school day commencing.
To help keep students healthy and hydrated, they are encouraged to have a water bottle at school so they can drink water throughout the day. Students may have drinks and food from home during breakfast (typically before school starts) and during their lunch times, but no drinks are allowed during class that are not water. Snack times are provided at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
Having a locker is a privilege and it is to be used as assigned. Coats and bags need to be kept in lockers. Students are asked to treat all lockers respectfully. It is not a good idea to keep valuables or money in lockers. The school is not responsible for theft of items in lockers. Lockers belong to the school and may be inspected under certain circumstances. Students are responsible for all items in lockers and are to clean the outside and inside of lockers. Students need to keep lockers free from items that have a strong, smelly odor and should not write in or on lockers. If locks are not locked or improperly used, students will forfeit the locker.
The playground will be a safe environment where kids enjoy themselves and treat each other with respect.
Safety first!
When the whistle blows, stop, look and listen!
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Use equipment appropriately and safely.
Tag allowed on the ground only.
Be kind, courteous, and a good sport.
Go up the ladder, down the slide, one at a time.
Big kids, watch out for little kids.
TELL an adult if you need help or see an unsafe situation.
Hallways and bathrooms - Due to the nature of the Magnet School schedule not all grades share the same lunch, passing, or recess periods, so respectful hallway behavior is particularly important.
Voice level is whispering or not talking at all.
Walking only.
Students must have permission to be in the halls at any time.
Cell phone use is not permitted during school hours, including in the bathrooms.
Students using the bathroom will walk quietly, use the bathroom, wash hands, and return to class promptly.
Students will find a staff member if they need assistance while in common areas.
Below is the acknowledgment that parents sign when their student is selected through the lottery for Barnette Magnet School.
What OAA means:
Barnette Magnet is an out-of-attendance-area school. Enrollment is on a space-available basis and families provide transportation to and from school. Students must continue meeting Barnette and district expectations to keep their OAA seat.
What parents/guardians initial on the OAA form (six items):
Transportation – Families are responsible for daily transportation. On-time arrival and pickup and good attendance are required.
Attendance – Students must arrive by 8:15 a.m.; entry after 8:20 a.m. is tardy. Pickup is by 3:00 p.m. Regular attendance is expected (fewer than 10 absences/tardies/late pick-ups per year). Excessive absences, tardies, or late pick-ups may result in return to the home-area school and forfeiting the lottery seat.
Behavior – Appropriate behavior is required and strictly enforced, especially because older and younger students share spaces. The OAA privilege may be revoked for poor behavior.
Transitions & Behavior – Students must maintain appropriate behavior during classroom transitions and be able to function independently in Barnette’s dynamic model (multiple teachers and teaching styles each day). Independent learning is a key expectation.
Extended Absences – Per district policy, a student absent more than 10 consecutive school days is withdrawn, which can forfeit the magnet seat.
Additional Fees – Some exploration classes and field trips carry additional fees, averaging about $100 per student per year.
Important reminder: If transportation, attendance, or behavior requirements are not honored, families may be asked to return to the attendance-area school.