Cafeteria Rules

Students will:

1. Walk in an orderly manner to and in the cafeteria.
2. Wait in the lunch line in an orderly manner.  Playing or cutting in line is not permitted.
3. Eat their own lunches (no sharing food because of health and safety concerns)
4. Talk quietly.
5. Use appropriate manners.
6. Clean up after self.
7. Raise hand for permission to get up for any reason.
8. Take no food from the cafeteria.

Other School Rules

Students will:

1. Arrive at school at: 8:15 a.m. for all students who are bus riders and breakfast eaters 8:25 for all other students.
2. Be in the classroom only when the teacher is present or with permission.
3. Go to the office only with permission.  The student must have an office pass to enter the office.
4. Be required to have a pass to use the restroom or go to the library during class time.
5. Not leave the school grounds without permission from the office.
6. Bring personal items to school such as cameras, radios, etc. only with the teacher's permission.  All personal items must be clearly labeled with student’s name.
7. Have no gum at school.
8. Walk bikes on the school grounds and lock bikes in the bike rack.
9. Walk at all times in the classroom, hallways, courtyards and cafeteria.

Student Grooming

Students are expected to come to school clean and neat and dressed in a manner that is appropriate and safe.  The following are guidelines for student dress:

1. Hats are to be worn on the playground only, not in the building.  Baseball caps are not allowed.
2. Oversized pants, oversized belts, halter tops, tube tops, mesh shirts, spaghetti straps, and bathing suits or half shirts are not to be worn at school.  Shorts and skirts must be at least finger tip length when arms are extended at the sides.
3. Clothing with profanity, vulgarity, violence, or references to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is not allowed.
4. Make-up or excessively long or fake finger nails are not to be worn at school.  Do not bring hair spray or other aerosol containers to school.
5. Shoes must have heel straps and should be appropriate for participation in physical education and playground activities.  Heels over one inch, flip-flops, clogs, and shoes with wheels should not be worn.  Rubber-soled shoes are recommended.          
6. Any clothing is prohibited that shows undergarments or is reveling.
7. Jewelry is discouraged and is not allowed if it would create safety problems
8.                    during physical education activity.  Expensive jewelry is best kept at home.
9. Hair color of unnatural tones is disruptive to the learning environment, and is not acceptable.
10. If a student does not follow these guidelines, the parent will be called to bring the student more
11. appropriate clothing.  Students who repeatedly violate student dress guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action for defiance.

Participation in Field Trips

Field trips are an enriching experience for students and help build on what is taught in the classroom.  Appropriate behavior is important on field trips to protect the safety of all students participating.  If a classroom teacher is concerned that a student may not be able to behave appropriately on a field trip to the extent the student may jeopardize his/her safety or the safety of others, the teacher will consult with the principal.  Should the principal concur, the parent(s) will be invited to a conference with the teacher and the principal.  Concerns will be shared with the parent and various alternatives for solving the problem will be explored.

RECOGNITION OF APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

One of the most important factors in a positive school climate is to recognize students for appropriate behavior.  Students at Charles Peck receive many opportunities for positive recognition.  Teachers consistently reinforce good behavior, and provide students with a positive  learning environment to promote positive self-esteem in the following ways:

$                 verbal praise

$                 classroom recognition

$                 trimester Awards Assemblies

$                 “Caught Ya...Being Good Awards/Announcements

$                 Peer helpers/Assistance