Student Behavior
Student Expectations
The purpose of the disciplinary system is to provide a deterrent for misbehavior while providing opportunities to teach correct behavior to students. Each disciplinary consequence will have both of these components. We will use consequences that will provide a learning experience for students on an individual basis because it is recognized that there are individual differences between students.
Students who do not comply with the rules of in-school suspension will be sent home to complete the suspension. Any student receiving 3 suspensions during any trimester or 6 suspensions for the year may be recommended for expulsion.
One of the teaching tools used successfully at Kelly is Peer Mediation. A selected group of students have been trained to mediate and resolve disputes between students.
Dress Code
Kelly is committed to a healthful environment that is conducive to learning and positive social interactions. Student dress and grooming shall be clean and in keeping with health, sanitary and safety practices. Because of health and sanitation consideration, students shall wear shoes while on school property. The following items of apparel are not considered to be appropriate at school:
Clothing that displays illegal or inappropriate things,
such as:
- cigarettes or other tobacco products
- alcoholic products or drugs
- language that is vulgar and plainly offensive, obscene or has sexual connotations
Clothing or objects commonly associated with gangs, such
as:
- patterended handkerchief bandanas of any color
- hairnets
Clothing that is likely to disrupt or interfere with school or is
a safety hazard, such as:
- crop tops, skimpy clothing (no bare midriffs or short skirts)
- heavy chains and studed bracelts or necklaces
- baggy pants
Skateboards & Rollerblades
Some students use skateboards or rollerblades for transportation to and from school. To ensure student safety, skateboarding or rollerblading is not allowed in the parking lots or front sidewalk areas immediately before or after school, nor are skateboards allowed on school buses. After school hours people may skate at their own risk.
Miscellaneous Rules
1. Cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and permanent ink markers will not be allowed to use in classrooms. If a cell phone, iPod, MP3 player, or permanent ink marker is seen in a classroom, teacher will take them away from the student (cell phone, iPod, MP3 player may be returned at the end of the period, or at the end of the day). Student cell phone, iPod or MP3 player use during class will not be used as a reward.
2. Gum is not allowed at school (particularly now that we have carpet throughout the school!).
3. Students will use their planners when leaving during class time. Teacher will keep to a minimum students leaving class.
4. Student’s display of affection is limited to hand holding and three-second hugs.
| Learning Environment | Act Responsibly and Respectfully | Practice Safety |
| Schoolwide (Everywhere on school property) | • Walk inside the building • Use inside voice • Use appropriate language • Keep hands nad fee to self • Respect others and property • Say "Excuse me," "Please," and "Thank you" • Eat and drink only in the cafeteria or outside (unless a teacher gives you permission to eat in the classroom) • No chesing gum at school |
• Walk inside the building • Report trouble and hazards • Stay in supervised areas |
| Cafeteria | • Clean up after yourself • Use furniture appropriately • Sit while eating • Recycle • Eat your own food |
• Report all spills • Eat your own food |
| Common Areas (bathrooms, patio, lobby) | • Keep the bathroom clean • Use facilities properly • Report maintenance or safety problems |
• Keep hands and feet to self • Report safety problems |
| Bus Area | • Wiat in line for bus • Keep hands and fee to self |
• Keep doorways clear • Stay clear of parking lot • Look both ways • Walk bikes and scooters • Carry skateboards in bus-loading areas. |
| Hallways | • Walk to the right • Keep the hallway clean • Don't block traffic • Use indoor voice (speak respectfully and courteously) • Hands and feet to self (respect others' physical space) |
• Walk • Hands and feet to self • Maintain a clear path for others |
| Assemblies | • Sit with your class • Applaud appropriately • Respect your neighbor's space • Listen respectfully • Focus on the presenters • Be silent when signaled |
• Go up and down only in the aisles (not on the seats) • Wait to be dismissed |