At Maple Street School, students are expected to be responsible for their words and actions.
Everyone is entitled to be treated with consideration and respect. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Do not laugh at others or hurt their feelings.
The following are examples of behaviors that are unacceptable because they show lack of consideration and respect for others: name calling, teasing, mocking or demeaning remarks; swearing, crude, rude or obscene language whether spoken, written, implied or gestured, will not be tolerated; racial slurs, sexist remarks or threatening or intimidating language is strictly forbidden. Laughing at others or comments that may hurt the feelings of others are not appropriate. (Example, comments about someone wearing glasses or someone’s personal weight, etc.)
Put downs include, but are not limited to all of the above.
Language that is offensive to others shows a lack of respect for the person. It may lead to further conflict, hurt the person’s feelings and even damage the person’s self-image. The ability to communicate with others in a positive and acceptable manner is a valuable life skill.
Fighting, pulling, tripping, spitting, biting, pushing, shaking, kicking furniture, kicking people or things, rough horseplay and shoving, (whether carried out ‘in fun’ or seriously) are not acceptable.
The taking of another’s property is stealing. Example, taking something from someone’s desk or schoolbag without asking.
Throwing objects such as sticks, stones, food and drink, school supplies and books, or snowballs is not safe.
Weapons (knives, guns), whether real or toys, are not permitted in school. Students should not use or threaten objects (pens, pencils, other supplies) as weapons.
In our school everyone has the right to be happy and to feel secure, protected and safe from physical harm. Learning to deal with frustration and anger without resorting to physical outbursts is critical to becoming a productive member of society. Physicality and violence, if gone unchecked, can quickly escalate to more serious acts.
Minor incidents of misbehavior will result in one or more of the following consequences:
a. A reminder that the behavior is inappropriate and unacceptable.
b. An immediate time out.
c. Referral to the Student Support Center
d. Lunch/Recess detention
e. Peer mediation
f. Phone call to parents
For incidents that are more serious, the student will be required to meet with a guidance counselor, behavior specialist, or principal to receive counseling/instruction and to complete a written account of the incident. The form will be signed by the student and the appropriate staff member and may be taken home for parent/guardian signature. If a parent signature is requested, the form must be returned on the next school day.
Once a student receives three (3) forms indicating a pattern, then a parent meeting will be arranged to discuss strategies for dealing with the problem.
Behavior that is frequent or serious enough to significantly disrupt the learning climate of the school, endanger the safety and security of self, others, or damage property is classified as severely disruptive. Severely disruptive behaviors will be addressed immediately. Consequences of this type of behavior could be immediate removal from school, suspension, and/or other disciplinary action as deemed necessary.
When a student has committed repeated acts of disruptive behavior, which because of their repetitive nature could then be considered as becoming severely disruptive, the consequences could include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Conference with parents
b. Recommend student participate in a counseling program
c. Suspension
d. Consider an alternate learning placement for the student
At Maple Street School, we believe that every child is capable of learning and succeeding in school.
To ensure success in their school year, each student with parent support and guidance is expected to complete all class and homework assignments on time and to the best of their ability.
It is expected that students will respect the rights of others by not disturbing them when they are trying to get their schoolwork done.
It is the responsibility of the parents and students to provide the necessary school supplies as required to carry out the assigned schoolwork.
It is the responsibility of the parents to provide a regular homework routine and a suitable place for the student to work.
Attitude, hard work, effort and determination are the keys to success. Striving to do your best and taking pride in your work will help you achieve your full academic potential.
Work that is incomplete or below standard for the student’s ability will have to be completed or done over. The student may be required to stay after school to do this, or they may be reassigned the work for completion at home.
If incomplete or below standard work becomes frequent, when it becomes difficult to evaluate, the parents of the student will be notified so that a cooperative plan of action can be implemented to make sure that the student is completing work according to their ability.
At Maple Street School, students are expected to exhibit safe behavior.
While inside the school you are expected to behave, work and walk in a quiet, orderly manner. This applies to all areas in the building. Walk in the classrooms, halls, and/or on the stairs.
Students are required to wear appropriate footwear in the building at all times. Roller blades, skateboards, etc. are not permitted in the building.
Students have the right to a safe environment. These guidelines are necessary for security, safety and good order. Respectful care of school resources maximizes their usefulness, working order and general attractiveness.
You will be reminded of the expected behavior and directed to follow it. If the offense is serious or repeated, consequences will be applied using the same procedures as outlined in Section A.
At Maple Street School, we believe that playground behavior is a reflection of our school culture and should help to reinforce the behavioral and academic expectations of our students while maintaining a safe and caring environment.
Students must stay within the designated school boundaries and in areas where they are in view of yard supervisors. Students should play on the playground tarred area, the equipment area, the ball field, and the soccer field. Reminder – please take note that supervision does not begin in the morning until 7:30 AM. For their own safety, children should not be on the school grounds before this time as there is no supervision.
Students should not play behind the school, on either side of the school, near the garbage bin, the parking lot or in the wooded areas.
In the winter months, students should not slide on icy paths created by weather conditions.
Students should not throw balls against the school windows.
Students need to wear proper attire to play on snow banks. Given possible safety concerns, playing in the snow is at the Principal’s discretion.
Students should not throw snowballs, sticks, stones, or any other type of projectile.
Showing respect for the environment (i.e. cleaning up the school grounds and disposing trash in the trash cans) is part of everyone’s responsibility.
Skateboards, and roller blades are not permitted on the school grounds during the school day. Students are expected to walk their bikes, skateboards, and roller blades on and off the school grounds.
Respect for self and others as outlined in Section A apply to the playground as well.
Promoting a safe environment on school grounds is expected by all. School should be a fun place for all to enjoy.
These designated areas and rules will be enforced to ensure our students have a safe, orderly and pleasant area in which to play.
Consequences for misbehavior will be applied as outlined in Section A.
At Maple Street School, we believe that attendance is an essential element in a child’s educational experience.
Students shall report to class promptly each day, ready, willing and able to work. If for any reason you should arrive late for class, report to the office before going to your classroom. Absenteeism requires a confirmation call to your parent or guardian. Cumulative absences in excess of 10% of total days in a school trimester, or tardiness more than 5 times per quarter will result in written parental contact from the Principal.
Parents/Guardians should call the office if they have concerns about absenteeism.
Punctuality is a form of courtesy towards your teacher and your classmates. Punctuality is a learned skill. It involves making good use of your time at home and at school. If you are late, you disrupt your class when you enter. Students who miss a great deal of time are certain to encounter difficulty in keeping up their school work. In order for you to achieve to your maximum potential, regular attendance is essential
On some occasions lateness and absences are unavoidable. However, if habitual lateness and absenteeism appear to be a problem, your parents will be consulted so that we can discuss strategies for helping with the situation.
At Maple Street School, students are expected to use follow phone use guidelines.
Students can access the school class phone for emergency/special situations. This will be at Teacher discretion only.
Using the school phone to make after-school social arrangements is not permitted during the school day. Use of cell phones is permitted only in the office during non-instructional times. Cell phones are not permitted to be carried on the student’s person during the academic day. Cell phones must remain in backpacks and may not be used without permission. Use of cell phones without permission will result in confiscation. Parents will need to pick-up confiscated phones from the Principal.
Students need to develop responsibility in remembering to communicate with parents specifically about their daily schedule. Allowing students to call parents whenever they wish does not help to develop responsibility.
Students choosing to use cell phones outside of the expected behavior will have their cell phones confiscated and returned to parents directly.
At Maple Street School, we respect students’ rights to express themselves through their appearance and in the way they dress. All students are also expected to respect the school community by dressing appropriately for an educational environment. Student attire should facilitate participation in learning, as well as be mindful of the health and safety of others.
Clothing must cover areas from one armpit to the other armpit, down to approximately 3-4 inches in length to the upper thighs. Tops must have shoulder straps. Rips or tears should be lower than the 3-4 inches in length.
Shoes must be worn at all times and be safe for the school environment. Slippers shall not be worn.
Pajamas, costumes, or other specialized gear should not be worn unless approved by administration for purposes of Spirit Days or special activities.
Headgear including hats, hoodies, and caps are not allowed unless permitted for religious, medical, or other reason by school administration.
Clothing may not promote illegal activity, violent or lewd conduct, or the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, or weapons.
Clothing and accessories that endanger the safety of others may not be worn.
Your appearance at school should be safe, respectful, and responsible of learning and the educational community.
The administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress. If you wear inappropriate clothing, you may be asked to change attire and/or your parents/guardians will be contacted to help resolve the matter.
At Maple Street School, students are expected to respect and care for school property.
Students are expected to care for school property, inside and outside of building (classrooms, halls, stairways, bathrooms, playground, garden, gym, library, all equipment, furniture, textbooks, and supplies).
Your desk and the floor area around it are to be kept functional and not impede the learning of others. When sitting down in class you should make sure that all four legs of your chair are always on the floor. Tables and desks are for doing your work, not for sitting on.
You are expected to treat the school and equipment with the same care and respect. Keeping the school in good condition provides a safe, healthy environment.
A neat and orderly environment not only ensures safety, but also reflects school pride. In taking care of school property you help to maintain attractive surroundings and useful facilities which are necessary for successful learning.
If you deface school property, you will be expected to clean it.
If a textbook is destroyed, lost or stolen, you or your parents will be requested to pay the replacement cost.
If you damage school property on purpose, you are expected to pay for the repairs or the cost of replacement.
Intentional damage is a crime and will be dealt with accordingly.
At Maple Street School, we believe that school trips are an educational extension of the classroom. Student behavior on trips is expected to reflect the school’s commitment to quality education and development of character.
All school rules expected behaviors and consequences for misbehavior apply when students are involved in extra curricular activities and field trips.
Remember when you are participating in these activities you represent your school. Always let others know that you are proud to be a student at Maple Street School.
Misbehavior will result in the same consequences as Section A. Students may, at the discretion of the Principal, not be permitted to participate in future trips.