Foothills Elementary Code of Conduct

Foothills Code of Conduct

Students

Assembly behavior – pockets on the floor, voices off, eyes on teacher or speaker, hands and feet to yourself.
Walking in the hall – voices off, hands and feet to yourself.
Entering and exiting the classroom/building – Walk single file, use proper doors.
Bus Procedures – line up single file in a safe manner. No playing. Use bus safety rules. Be respectful to the driver and other riders.

Allergy Aware

Foothills is an “allergy aware” school. Signs are posted in all classrooms. Parents must work with teachers and district nurse for specific needs.
Field trips are requested to remain nut free including home lunches.
When bringing in or sending treats to school for birthdays and parties, please make sure they are free of peanuts and tree nuts.
“Nut-free” tables are provided in the lunchroom. All teachers, office staff, and lunch room staff are trained in recognizing signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, as well as how to administer an epi-pen to students who are having a reaction.

Student Birthdays

Birthday treats must be store bought and single serving.
Parents should work with the teacher ahead of time to bring birthday treats.
Parents should not bring birthday activities, birthday favor bags etc.

Assembly Conduct

Enter and exit quietly.
Voices off.
Show appreciation by applauding and paying attention to the speaker or program. No hooting or whistling.
Students need to sit flat on the floor.
Unacceptable behavior may be cause for dismissal from the assembly.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance increases the opportunities for students to be successful at school. Frequent absences or tardies disrupt the educational process and teacher in. Absences should be for sickness or emergencies. Please call the office before 9:30 a.m. to report an absence. Following an absence, a written excuse signed by the parent should be sent to the teacher.
For safety reasons, please do not send children to school early. Teachers are planning for the day and are not available to supervise students. Students should not arrive at school any earlier than 15 minutes before the bell.
Students eating breakfast at school may arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to the last bell. Students should enter the cafeteria on the south side of the building.

AA432 – Student Attendance and Teacher Disclosure Statements

Bicycles, Skateboards, Rollerblades, Scooters, Wheelie Shoes

Students are not allowed to ride bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters on school property. Walk with these items until you leave the school property.
Wheelie shoes are not allowed at school.

Building Conduct

Walk in the halls. Running is not permitted.
Enter and leave through your own grade-level doors.
Grade doors are secured during the day for safety and security. The main door is open before, during and after school.
Toys, electronic games, gum, and candy are not allowed.
Students are required to follow all classroom rules.

Bullying

Students and Foothills staff have the right and privilege to work in a bully-free environment.
Bullying is defined as “aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength”, through (1) physical bullying: hitting and/or punching; (2) verbal bullying: teasing or name calling; (3) non-verbal or emotional bullying: intimidation through gestures, social exclusion and relational aggression; and (4) cyber-bullying: sending insulting, threatening, or harassing messages by phone, computer, or electronic messaging.
A student is being bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students.

AS98 – Bullying, Cyberbullying and Hazing

Cell Phones, Watches

At no time shall the District be responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to cell phones brought onto school property.
Cell phones and watches must be turned off before and after school while on school grounds. Cell phones and other technology should be stored in personal backpacks. The only exceptions to the cell phone policy is for students with a medical need which has been approved by the principal and district nurse. Students may call parents after school as needed while on school grounds.

AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices

District Acceptable Use Policy

Policy regarding the use of social medial and school technology:

AA445 – Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy

Checking In and Checking Out

Students are not allowed to leave the school grounds during school hours except with a parent or a parent designee. Please check your student out of school by sending a note to the teacher and then, at the agreed time, coming to the office to get the child. All students must be checked in or out through the office.
When communication is needed with a student whose classroom is in a portable, the parent/guardian must go through the office and not directly to the portable, so as to ensure safety and security of all students.

Dress Code

Specific dress code standards are outlined in policy.

AA419 – Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance

Educational Leave Guidelines

A student may use the Education Vacation option for up to ten days which is a maximum for Travel/Vacation in any one year.
Parent/Guardian must make homework arrangements with the teacher at least one week prior to the absence.
The student will receive a comparable number of days to complete homework in order for absences to be considered excused. Example: If a student is absent five days, homework will be due five days after the end of the vacation.
The form for educational leave is available in the office. Forms should be completed by the parent and returned to the office. Copies will be given to the students' teachers.

Lunchroom Conduct

Show respect for lunch workers at all times.
Use soft speaking voices in the cafeteria.
Clean up after yourself. Pick up any food you drop. Never throw food or touch another student’s lunch.
Do not take food, milk cartons, candy, straws, etc. out of the cafeteria. All food must stay in the cafeteria.
Students are not allowed to trade food.
Students will always walk--NEVER RUN in the cafeteria.
For student safety, all classroom doors are locked during lunch. Please take everything you will need for recess with you to the lunchroom, including coats and playground equipment. Students will not be allowed to go through the halls after they have arrived at the lunchroom.

Playground Conduct

Foothills Elementary believes safety should come first and foremost. If you are doing something dangerous or someone could get hurt, do not do it.
Use equipment in the way it was intended. Do not use broken equipment. Report broken equipment to the person supervising the playground.
NO FIGHTING- Solve differences without hitting. If you have a problem, talk with a teacher or playground supervisor. Fighting will not be tolerated at anytime on the playground or in the building.
All students will be allowed to participate in organized games (soccer, basketball, etc.). Games will not be "locked."
Contact games, which include tackling, shoving or pushing, will not be permitted on the playground. Tackle football and hardball are not allowed including baseball and softball.
Snowballing, sliding on the snow, whitewashing and rock throwing are prohibited in all areas on the playground.
Students are not allowed to leave school grounds to retrieve playground equipment.
Students may not climb on neighboring chain link fencing, portables or railings.
Throwing balls against the building is prohibited.
Students must stay away from windows of classrooms so as not to interrupt classroom instruction.
Students will treat all supervising adults with respect and follow their directions at all times.

Restroom Conduct

Each student is expected to show good judgment and proper behavior. Treat bathrooms as you would at home.
Restrooms are not places to meet with friends.
Be considerate of people using the restroom after you. Leave it clean.
One student at a time in the restroom during recess time.

Parent Conduct

To volunteer parents must have completed necessary steps to volunteer each new school year. Volunteer information is in the the office.
All visitors must check in at the office.
Parents are not to be on campus without a volunteer badge except before the morning first bell rings.
Parents must wait for students after school in front of the school. Parents may not be on the playground prior to the last bell.
The west side of the building is for staff. This is not a student drop off area. Students must be dropped off in the front of the school.

Field Trip

Students will use bus etiquette while riding to and from the venue.
Students will use “mustang” manors at the venue.

Discipline Procedures

Plan for Consequences when Code of Conduct is not followed:

A problem solving approach will be used with discipline problems. The following steps will be used, depending on the situation. All cases will be handled in a fair, respectful manner for all involved:

First Offense: Discuss the problem with the classroom teacher and use a problem solving approach to solve the situation. Major physical aggression is referred to the principal or assistant principal immediately.
Second Offense: Discuss the problem with the principal and use a problem solving approach to solve the problem.
Third Offense: Call the parents and discuss the situation so that a solution is found to correct the problem. A parent conference with the teacher and/or principal may occur.

Positive Consequences for Following the Code of Conduct

Phone Calls Home from Teacher, Principal or Assistant Principal
Mighty Mustang Award
Student of the Day recognition
Classroom incentives and recognitions

Possible Negative Consequences For Not Following the Code of Conduct

Warning
Temporary Loss of Privileges, such as recess
“Think Time”
Lunch Detention
Conference with Administrator
Restitution/Restoration of damaged property
Student Disciplinary Report
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Suspension to a district hearing
Possible removal from school

With serious offenses, parents will be contacted on the first and second offense so as to keep communications open and to reach a quick resolution. Students may be suspended until a recommended solution is reached. Every effort will be made to handle problems and concerns fairly and in a manner that demonstrates respect for everyone involved.

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