Behavior: There are specific rules for student behavior at TASIS England. In addition, civility, good manners, and consideration for others are important to the TASIS England Lower School community.

All teachers constantly strive to help each child develop self-respect and respect for others. Children are encouraged to speak courteously, to listen attentively, to wait their turn patiently, and to accept differences. In cases of continuing poor conduct, a note will be sent home and/or parents may be called.

Students are expected to abide by all school rules whenever they are on campus and when on school trips.

Behavior and Rules: The following rules are largely concerned with the safety and welfare of individuals in a group situation:

1. Lower School students may not cross Coldharbour Lane without adult supervision and must be accompanied by an adult if they want to go to the Royals Café.

2. No running and/or shouting is allowed in buildings or on paved walkways.

3. No Lower School student may remain after classes to play on the playground or to attend games in the gymnasium or on the fields unless supervised by their parents.

4. Dangerous objects, matches, weapons, and play weapons should not be brought to school.

5. Chewing gum is NOT allowed. Candy should not be brought to school. TASIS strives to be nut-free, which includes school events, both on- and off-site, and on the bus.

6. Children should not bring money to school except for Rags and Tags Days, field trips if permitted by a teacher, or special charity events.

7. Toys and other personal items are not permitted on the playground or in classrooms unless special permission is given by the teacher.

8. Expensive items, such as jewelry and electronics, should not be brought to school except with permission from the classroom teacher, and then only on rare occasions. The School will not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, these items.

9. Mobile phones or any other devices that link to the Internet should not be brought to school. Important telephone calls to home may be made in the Lower School Office.

Playground Rules: The Lower School playground is situated behind Thorpe House and includes the blacktop court. Children should play well away from these areas.

1. Use equipment safely and sensibly to avoid injuring yourself and others.

2. Tag – Tag and chase should be played on the ground only.

3. Jumping – Jumping should never be above shoulder height.

4. Climbing –  There should always be something to hold on to. Please don’t climb trees.

5. Spider Web – Up to ten students at a time.

6. Slides – One student at a time. Go down feet first.

7. Swings – Only small jumps! Don’t twist chains on swings.

8. Climbing Frames - Always hold on. No flips. Please do not sit on top.

9. Blacktop – No football

10. All the balls are to be returned.

11. Pebbles, stones, bark, and sand must stay on the ground.

12. Sticks are for digging and should be shorter than your forearm.

13. Roller skates, blades, or skateboards are not allowed at any time.

14. Only Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are allowed in the Early Childhood fenced area.

15. Personal items left on the playground will be stored in the Lost and Found.

Lower School Playground After-School Use: Parents are welcome to take Lower School children to our playground after school. However, students must be actively supervised by parents to ensure that all students are safe. All school rules and playground rules must be followed while on campus. The use of the playground after school is a privilege we extend to children and families, which may be removed if other events are scheduled to take place, or if it is not used properly or safely.