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Tardy Policy
Discipline Policy
Bully Policy
Bus Rider Policy
Cafeteria Policy
Playground Policy
Car Rider Policy

Tardy Policy

	Students need to be on school grounds at 8:25 when the first bell rings.
	All students need to be in the classroom at 8:30.
	All students arriving in the classroom after 8:30 must be sent to the main office in order to receive a tardy slip.
	Each tardy slip will indicate an excused or an unexcused tardy as determined by the front office personnel.
	In accordance with our school-wide tardy policy, a student will receive "Perfect Attendance" in a nine week period by maintaining less than 3 unexcused tardies.
	Once a student receives 5 unexcused tardies in a nine week period, the teacher must assign after school detention for the violation of our policy.
	Detentions will be assigned after every 5 unexcused tardies in a nine week period.

Discipline Policy

	1st Offense: Warning
	2nd Offense: Conference
	3rd Offense: Mandatory parent conference
	4th Offense: After school detention
	5th Offense: Out of school suspension
Administration reserves the right to adjust or change consequences based on offense. Zero tolerance for fighting. Fighting will result in immediate suspension.

Bully Policy

Florida Statute 1006.147, “The Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act," prohibits bullying and harassment of any student or employee of a public K-12 educational institution.

Bullying means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. It is further defined as unwanted, purposeful, and repeated written, verbal, nonverbal, electronic, or physical behavior, by a student or adult, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation; and is often characterized by an imbalance of power.

   Harassment is any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed against a student or school employee that places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school.

   Bullying and harassment can be direct (face to face) or indirect (behind somebody's back). It usually occurs in areas with the least structure and adult supervision such as on the playground, school bus, in bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, and at bus stops. Cyber-bullying is bullying done through the use of digital technologies, including, but not limited to, e-mail, blogs, social websites, chat rooms, instant and text messaging, and cell phone technologies.

    It is important to be able to identify examples of bullying and harassment. Florida’s statewide anti-bullying campaign has a website illustrating multiple examples of bullying and giving ideas as to what to do to prevent it. Visit the website at www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov for more information.

   In accordance with the state statute, the Duval County School Board has developed an anti-bullying policy to address bullying in the district. Bullying should be reported to the designated school administrator, who will conduct an investigation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, reports of bullying will be deemed substantiated or unsubstantiated. Students found to be in violation for a bullying offense against The Code of Student Conduct will be given consequences aligned with the Code of Student Conduct. Individuals involved maybe referred for appropriate services, if applicable.

   DCPS takes all reported acts of bullying seriously. To report an act of bullying, one of the following forms should be completed and returned to the designated school administrator or bully box at the school. Please click on one of the links below to download a form. An act of bullying or harassment may be reported to the Bullying Hotline: 904-390-2043. Each report of bullying or harassment will be investigated by the designated administrator at the school.

•Anonymous Bullying or Harassment Report Form

•Bullying or Harassment Report Form

Bus Rider Policy


Goal: To ensure a safe and orderly dismissal of students
Responsible Bus Rider Behavior:
	Listen for bus and or grade level to be called to the gym or bus loop.
	Follow correct hallway procedures directly to designated area.
	Sit in your appropriate bus line facing forward.
	All students are required to remain seated with a Voice Level 0.
	Students may read however no additional materials should be out.
	Wait in the Supervising Adult's direction to line up.
	Follow correct hallway procedures to the buses. Voice Level 0.
	Load the buses quickly and quietly.

Consequences for Infractions:
1. Verbal reprimand
2. Positive practice- have student try it again.
3. Fill out the Behavior Infraction Form and give to the child's teacher.
4. After 2nd infraction- the student will be placed in Time Out Area w/ parent notification.
5. Additional infractions will result in detention.
6. Use of office referrals only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior or for overt insubordination.

Cafeteria Policy


Goal: To create a safe and enjoyable lunch experience where all people interact with courtesy and respect.
Responsible Cafeteria Behavior:
	While in line, students will keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
	Students will use Voice Level 1 in the lunch line.
	Students will treat everyone with respect.
Coming to lunch and lunch line:
1. Students will have ID cards readily available at all times.
2. If an ID card is not available, the teacher will write the student's name and student number on an index card.
3. Students will walk in a straight, single file line.
4. Students will get everything they need before sitting down.
Lunch Area Procedures
	Students will use a Voice Level 2 when talking at their table.
	Students will keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
1. Students will stay in their seats and raise their hand to get help.
2. Students will eat quietly and use good manners.
3. Students will walk in the lunch area at all times.
Dismissal Procedures
	Students will clean up their own areas.
	Students will line up in a quiet and orderly manner.
1. Leave the table ONLY when dismissed by an adult.
2. Have ENTIRE class dispose trash upon dismissal from the table.
3. ALL students will walk in a straight, single file line to the double doors.
4. Students will stand 1 person per tile while waiting for teacher instruction.
5. Students will only take unopened items from the cafeteria.
Consequences for Infractions
1. Verbal reprimand.
2. Positive practice- have student try it again.
3. Mark on class chart- resulting in a card flip.
4. After 2nd card flip- student will be placed in Time Out area w/ parent notification.
5. Additional card flips will result in detention.
6. Use of office referrals only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior or for overt insubordination.

Playground Policy


Goal: To play safely in all games and on all equipment.
Responsible Playground Behavior:
	Rough play will not be used on the playground.
	When the attention signal is given, students are to stop what they are doing and line up quickly.
	Students will settle differences peacefully.
1. Students will show respect for others and follow instructions given by staff.
2. Students will leave rocks, bark, sticks, and other dangerous objects alone.
3. Students will show pride in their school by keeping the building and ground free of litter.
4. Students will take turns on equipment.
5. Students will leave any objects from home along with radios, tape players, hard balls, and toys.
6. Students will not leave the playground for any reason without permission.
7. All classes will return to their classrooms by 2:15.
Consequences for Infractions
1. Verbal reprimand.
2. Positive practice- have student do it the right way.
3. Supervised time out for 5 minutes.
4. Upon returning to class, follow the school-wide discipline plan.
5. Additional card flips will result in detention.
6. Use of office referrals only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior or for overt insubordination.
Proper Use of Playground Equipment

Swings		Slide
	Take turns using swings		Only one person slides down at a time.
	Remain seated.		No walking up or down the slide.
	Always swing straight.		Remain seated, facing forward.
	Do not hold on to other swings.
	Do not throw swings over bar to shorten chains.
	Stay clear of swings, if not swinging.

Monkey bars/ Chin up Bars		Climbing Wall
	Stand in lines taking turns using the bars.		Climb up and climb down the other side.
	Use the bars for climbing, one person at a time.		Do not sit on the wall.
	No sitting or standing on the top of the bars.
	No flipping.

Clear Plastic Wall		Tires
	Only balls thrown at wall.		Only one person on a tire at a time.
	No running into the wall.

Car Rider Policy


Goal: To ensure a safe and orderly dismissal of students
Responsible Car Rider Behavior:
	Listen for grade level to be called for dismissal.
	Follow correct hallway procedures directly to designated area.
	Sit in your appropriate grade level space.
	Remain seated until your name is called.
	Walk directly to your car.
	Students ARE NOT allowed to reenter the building unless it is an emergency situation.

Consequences for Infractions:
1. Verbal reprimand
2. Positive practice- have student try it again.
3. Fill out the Behavior Infraction Form and give to the child's teacher.
4. After 2nd infraction- the student will be placed in Time Out Area w/ parent notification.
5. Additional infractions will result in detention.
6. Use of office referrals only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior or for overt insubordination.

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