I should not arrive at school in the morning before the first bell rings at 8:40 AM. If I am a few minutes early, I must remain at the front of the school, but I may not go on the playground.
I will line up with my class when the 8:55 bell rings. School begins at 9:00 and I am to be in my seat in class ready to start.
When walking to and from school it is important to follow all traffic rules. I should always walk across the street at a marked crossing or traffic light.
When I arrive at school after the bell rings, I should go directly to the playground using the front gate.
I may not go through the malls or classrooms on my way to theplayground. I should take all books and other items with me to the playground, not to my classroom.
Kindergarten students should arrive no more than 5 minutes before school begins, go directly to the kindergarten playground and line up at the designated area.
If it is raining when I arrive at school, I need to go directly to the Multipurpose Room (MPR) until I am told to go to my classroom.
DURING SCHOOL:
When at school, I should always stay on the sidewalks and NOT cut through planters and wood chips.
I will walk and use a quiet voice when in buildings and hallways. The hallways and mall areas are off limits to students during lunch and recess. Backpacks and lunch bags should be placed where your teacher picks your line up prior to coming into the classroom.
Play equipment is to be held while walking through the school. Please don't bounce balls in the hallways.
During damp and rainy weather, playground apparatus should not be used until dry.
I will have pride in my school by throwing trash in trashcans, using the restroom properly, and being polite to speakers or entertainers at school assemblies.
I will take care of school property. If I purposely break, damage, or take any school or personal property including library or textbooks, I know I will need to pay to replace or repair the item.
DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL:
I need to go straight home after school.
I NEED TO MAKE SPECIAL AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS WITH MY PARENTS PRIOR TO COMING TO SCHOOL.
I will meet my parents at the front of the school or at our designated pick up spot.
I will use cross walks. I will not cross across the parking lot at any time.
PARENTS DRIVING STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL NEED TO ADHERE TO THE PARKING LOT PROCEDURES FOR DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP STUDENTS.
ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
I may not bring toys to school such as yo yo's, skates, tennis balls, marbles, dolls, radios, trading cards, electronic games, etc..
No rollerblading, skateboarding, or bicycle riding is allowed on school property at any time.
No roller shoes are allowed on campus at any time. Please remove wheels from the shoes while on campus.
I will not bring pets to school unless I have the permission of my teacher and parents.
Pets are never allowed on school buses and must always be kept in a cage.
If I need medication at school, I must bring a District Medication Form signed by the doctor and give the medication to the health clerk to hold for me.
I may not keep any medicine, including sunscreen, chap-stick, or cough drops, in my backpack or classroom.
I am expected to wear clothing and shoes appropriate for school.
No clothing with inappropriate graphics / words and not sagging / dragging pants will be allowed.
No shoes without backs (flip flops, clogs, etc.) or with wheels will be allowed.
Chewing gun is not permitted.
PLAY IT SAFE
PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS:
I will show respect for all adults who supervise the playground. When the bell rings, I will stop playing (freeze) and after the whistle, walk to my line.
I understand that all games are open to any student at Park Village, there are no closed games.
I will not bully another student, fight another student, spit, swear, throw rocks or sand anywhere on the playground. I understand that any of these behaviors could get me sent home or suspended after my parents have been contacted.
I will eat my snack in the designated snack area. Food is not to be eaten anywhere else on the playground.
The backboards are for handball only. Balls should not be bounced against the building walls.
I will play respectfully on the playground. I understand that there is no rough play.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT EXPECTATIONS:
I will not play tag or chase on or near the playground equipment.
I will slide down the slide one person at a time. I will slide down feet first in a sitting position.
I will not climb on top of or jump off of the slide, swings or any other playground equipment.
I will take turns on the swing. When I am waiting for a swing, I will count to 50.
I will keep two (2) hands on the bars at all times.
