School Rules:
Rule #1 -
Students will not disrupt instructional time because it interferes with everyone’s learning.
Disruption
– anything that takes the class off task or stops the learning process
Instructional time –
when students are in the learning process
Rule #2 - Students
will be in the classroom prepared to work for a full day because they deserve every opportunity to learn.
Prepared
– having all supplies and assignments and personal needs for the full day of work (7:45 – 1:55)
Rule #3 - Students
will follow the bus rules because it is safe and it sets the tone for learning.
Sets the
tone for learning – ready to learn
Bullying
- intentionally, repeatedly and over time inflicting or threatening to inflict physical or emotional injury or discomfort
on another's body, feelings or possessions.
Rule #4
– Proper building and grounds conduct will be expected from all students because it promotes a safe learning environment.
Building
and grounds – hallways, lunchroom, playground, classroom
Rule #5 – Students will obey the Prince George’s County Code of Behavior because it allows them
to participate safely in school activities.
Rule #6 – Students will
complete their work to the best of their ability because they are responsible for participating in their learning.
Participating
- listening, paying attention, actively involved
Rule #7 – Restrooms are not to be used as play areas because they
are for personal use only and misuses take away from instructional time.
Misuse
- water play, permanent writing on property, playing with paper towels/tissues, urinating on walls or floors or ceilings
Rule #8 – Students will be honest in their work and to themselves
and others because it promotes personal and educational integrity.
Honest in
their work and to themselves - no cheating, no stealing or borrowing without permission
Personal
integrity - knowing you did your best all on your own
Rule #9 – Students will not hurt the body or feelings of another
person (fellow student, teacher, staff, substitute teacher, parent volunteer) nor harass or bully because everyone deserves
respect and it maintains the learning environment.
Respect
– calling people by their proper name, treating people the way you would like to be treated
Bullying
- intentionally, repeatedly and over time inflicting or threatening to inflict physical or emotional injury or discomfort
on another's body, feelings or possessions.
Rule #10
– Vandalism, destruction of school property, or personal property within the school is prohibited because it is against
the law and destroys property.
Vandalism
– permanent defacing of walls, desk, floors or destruction of property
Rule #11
– The complete school uniform is to worn every day.
