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School is a place to learn. All of us at North Chevy Chase Elementary School need to do our parts to create and reinforce a positive educational environment. To that end, we believe that appropriate behavior skills must be taught, modeled, and reinforced just as academic skills are taught, modeled, and reinforced. Our focus is on teaching students what they are expected to do and on helping them understand how appropriate behavior from every student is necessary for a positive learning environment. The cooperation of many people is necessary to help our students understand that they are responsible for their behavior and must accept the consequences of their actions. We rely on the support and close cooperation of home, school, and community to get across our message that children benefit most when they are able to live and learn in a safe, structured, and respectful atmosphere. Rights and
Responsibilities of Students
RESPECT:
treating others, as they would like to be treated and
respecting the property of others.
RESPONSIBILITY:
acting in ways that do not take away from the rights of others.
FAMILY: working together as a group for the benefit of all.
TRUST:
telling the truth and acting with integrity.
CARING: being kind and encouraging to others. Specific Expectations
Students show RESPECT for the learning environment by not bringing any
of the following objects to school... ô weapons, intoxicants, paging devices, or tobacco products (violations require mandatory suspension) ô any object that looks like a weapon or could be used as a weapon, including toy guns or knives, water guns, etc. ô radios, televisions, walkmans, headphones, or telephones ô skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, or scooters ô electronic game toys or other electronic instruments or equipment ô footballs, hardballs, softballs, or baseball bats Students and parents should use appropriate judgment and discretion when selecting items suitable to bring to school. Parents may call the teacher if they have a question about the suitability of an item. In the HALLS, students are expected... ô to show respect by walking quietly in a single file line ô to show respect by keeping hands and feet away from bulletin boards, displays, and walls ô to show respect by walking on the right side ô to be responsible and cooperate by having a pass from their teacher if they are not with their class ô
to be responsible
and cooperate by using
the telephone only with their teacher's written permission In
the RESTROOMS, students are expected... ô to demonstrate respect by washing our hands after using the bathroom and putting trash in the trashcans ô to demonstrate respect by using the restroom facilities correctly ô to demonstrate respect by not writing or drawing on the walls ô to demonstrate responsibility by bringing nothing but the pass into the bathroom with us ô to demonstrate responsibility by returning to class as quickly as possible ô
to demonstrate family
by respecting the rights of others in the bathroom In
the CAFETERIA, students are expected... ô to demonstrate respect by waiting quietly at the table and in the serving line ô to demonstrate respect by raising their hand if they have a question ô to demonstrate respect by giving complete attention to the adults in charge ô to demonstrate responsibility by sitting at their assigned table ô to demonstrate responsibility by disposing of food and trash properly ô to demonstrate responsibility by using good table manners ô to demonstrate responsibility by keeping all food inside the cafeteria ô demonstrate responsibility by arriving at the cafeteria with everything needed to go outside On
the PLAYGROUND, students are expected... ô to show respect by using non-threatening language ô to show responsibility by remaining in the designated areas at all times ô to show responsibility by using the swings and other equipment appropriately ô to show responsibility by staying away from classrooms and caring so that other students are not disturbed ô to show responsibility by getting a pass before entering the building ô to show responsibility by lining up to go inside as soon as the whistle is blown ô to show caring by playing games safely ô to show trust and honesty by reporting all accidents and injuries to an adult immediately ô to show moral courage ô to show family by playing games that allow everyone to enjoy recess safely Classroom Behavior
At the beginning of each school year, the teacher and his/her class will develop a set of behavior expectations that are consistent with the school discipline policy but which reflect the ideas of that class. The teachers will use a character education framework for developing classroom expectations. We fully expect that students will learn and follow school behavior guidelines, use good self-control, and monitor their own actions at all times. In this way, everyone will be able to enjoy a positive learning environment without the need for disciplinary action. Consequences for
Violating Discipline Policy
All students are held responsible for their own behavior. When a student at North Chevy Chase needs to be disciplined for violating a school rule, the intervening staff member may follow one or more of several options. 1) A conference between the student and the staff member - referral to peer mediation 2) Restricted privileges within the scope of the school day 3) Student-teacher-parent conference (including telephone conference) 4) Referral to the principal 5) Parent-principal conference (may also involve the teacher and/or student) 6) Suspension from school for one to ten days (determined by the principal) 7) Recommendation for expulsion (determined by the principal) One of the keys to successful behavior intervention is communication with the parent(s). While the parent(s) will not be notified every time a child is corrected for minor violations of the discipline policy, staff members will promptly involve the parent(s) if the situation involves a serious infraction or disruption to the classroom environment. Serious Disciplinary
Incidents
For any students who pose a serious disruptive threat or who have been reported to the administrators for repeated misbehaviors, the principal may exceed the maximum penalties as listed. While none of the following infractions are anticipated, it is important that students understand the consequences of these actions. Disciplinary Standards
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