Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
*** Parents!!! Please review with your child.
School Building Rules
1. Hats may not be worn in school. This includes hall, cafeteria, or at assemblies.
2. All electronics and toys may not be used in school or on buses. This includes: iPods, cell phones, etc.
Lunchroom Rules
1. WALK at all times in the lunchroom.
2. FOCUS ON EATING and use appropriate table manners.
3. USE YOUR “INSIDE VOICE” and enjoy quiet, friendly conversation.
4. STAY IN YOUR SEAT and raise your hand for permission to get up.
5. CLEAN UP YOUR AREA – on and underneath the table.
6. LOOK AND LISTEN for the raised hand attention signal and instructions.
Assemblies
STUDENT RIGHT: Students have the right to see and hear during an assembly.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: As a member of the audience, I have the responsibility to behave in an appropriate manner.
1. I will enter and exit the assembly quietly with my teacher and the class.
2. I will watch and listen quietly to the performance and presenters.
3. I will clap to show my appreciation.
4. I will keep my hands and feet to myself.
5. I will not bring any objects to the assembly without permission.
Cafeteria
STUDENT RIGHT: I have the right to enjoy my meal in a clean and well mannered environment.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is my responsibility to eat my food quietly and neatly using proper table manners so that others may enjoy their meal.
1. I will listen to directions given by adults when I am buying food. I will stand quietly in line for my turn.
2. I will never throw food or other objects.
3. Before leaving the cafeteria, I will be sure to clean up my area and throw away all my trash.
4. I will not take food, drinks and snacks that are opened from the cafeteria.
5. I will not eat in the hallways.
6. I will ask an adult for permission before leaving the cafeteria for any reason.
Hall Conduct
STUDENT RIGHT: I have the right to learn in my classroom and not to be distracted by loud voices or noises from the hall.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is my responsibility to allow others to learn by moving quietly and orderly through the halls.
1. I will walk quietly at all times because other classes are at work.
2. I will keep my hands off the walls, bulletin boards, displays and art work and keep them to myself.
3. I will walk on line on the right side of the hallways and listen to the adult in charge.
4. I will pick up items dropped on the floor in order to prevent accidents.
Bus Safety
STUDENT RIGHT: I have the right to travel to and from school safely.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is my responsibility to behave properly on the bus.
1. I will listen carefully to the driver’s instructions and respect the bus driver’s rules.
2. I will go directly to my seat and remain seated until the adult in charge tells me to leave the bus.
3. I will ride quietly without fighting and shouting.
4. I will keep my head, arms and belongings inside the bus.
5. I will look after my belongings and leave the property of others alone.
6. I will be courteous to my fellow bus riders and never push or shove when getting on or off the bus.
7. I will report any problems to the driver.
8. I will get on my own bus and get off at my own stop unless I have a bus pass.
Playground and Recess Behavior
STUDENT RIGHT: I have the right to enjoy a safe playground and recreational environment.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is my responsibility to use the playground or recreational area safely.
1. I will follow the playground and recess rules:
2. I will include all children who want to play.
3. I will follow any additional procedures and rules given to me by the adult in charge.
Bicycle Safety
STUDENT RIGHT: I have the right to ride my bicycle to and from school safely.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is my responsibility to use my bicycle in a safe and orderly manner.
1. I will provide a note from my parent or guardian giving permission to ride my bike to school.
2. I will wear a helmet when riding my bicycle.
3. I will leave my bike in the appropriate bicycle rack using a chain and lock. I understand that the school is not responsible for theft or damage to bicycles.
4. When leaving in school grounds, I will walk my bike off the property before riding my bike.