Expectations of Students
It is expected that parents will support the classroom rules and procedures. All students at Hicksville Elementary are expected to behave in an acceptable manner at all times. Guidelines are established to protect the rights and safety of all students and the adults who work with them. Measures taken to avoid disciplinary action may include the following: making students aware of school expectations through the reading of the school handbook; providing counseling services through teachers, counselors, and administrators; conducting parent-teacher conferences; and contacting or consulting parents. The violation of a school rule will result in a disciplinary action.STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE
Students are expected to come to school clean and well groomed. Extreme variations, including hair styles, are not acceptable. Clothing should be neat and clean and not torn or tattered. All clothing including hats, patches, decals belt buckles or buttons must be in good taste, modest and modestly worn. Any student clothing or appearance that causes a disruption in the function of the classroom is not permitted. Biker shorts, short shorts, mesh shirts, boxer shorts, swimwear, midriff shirts, halter tops, shirts or hats with inappropriate pictures or language or in poor taste are not acceptable. Students may not wear any clothes, which reveal undergarments.
Any pictures, photographs, or writing on clothing, which is demeaning to another person will not be allowed. The American Flag may not be worn inappropriately. Students may not wear chains dangling from their clothing. Suitable footwear must be worn at all times. Body piercing to visible parts of the body is limited only to pierced ears. Students may not wear hats, coats, jackets or sunglasses in class.
Any questions concerning the appropriateness of dress will be left to the discretion of building administrators. If, at any time, the dress of a student is a detriment to his/her class, the student will be asked to change. The student may be asked to turn an objectionable shirt inside out, or remove an objectionable decal/button/insignia (if applicable). If a change of clothing is required, a parent or guardian will be called to bring in proper clothing.
RECESS
Children need fresh air, sunshine, and exercise as they grow. We expect children to go outside for recess except when held indoors. Recesses are held indoors in rainy weather or when temperatures are extremely cold. May 17, 2007d dated by the parent and should be sent only following an illness. A physician’s statement is definitely required for a child to stay inside from recess for longer than a period of three days. Although recess is considered a necessity for young children, recess privileges may be revoked as a disciplinary measure.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Playground
The student is expected to:
- Follow directions.
- Stay in designated areas.
- Use equipment appropriately.
- Refrain from fighting or threatening others.
- Use appropriate language and avoid teasing and/or name-calling.
- Refrain from pushing and/or tripping.
- Show respect for staff in language and actions.
- Remain outside unless given permission to re-enter the building.
The student is expected to:
- Follow directions.
- Keep hands and feet to themselves.
- Raise his/her hand to gain teacher's attention.
- Stay in seat unless otherwise instructed. Walk and not run.
- Use appropriate language and avoid name-calling and/or teasing.
- Show respect for staff in language and actions.
- Complete class assignments at the appropriate time.
- Refrain from fighting or threatening others.
- Respect the property rights of others.
- Be on time for class.
- Speak in an appropriate "inside" (modified) voice.
- Stay in appropriate areas of the building.
- No Gum Chewing
The student is expected to:
- Stay in their seats and refrain from standing.
- Avoid loud talking and/or shouting.
- Refrain from throwing any article.
- Keep hands, feet and possessions to themselves and inside the bus.
- Use appropriate language and avoid teasing and/or name-calling.
- Show respect for drivers and substitute drivers.
- Be punctual for bus pick-ups.
- Remove all possessions when leaving the bus.
- Follow directions.
ARTICLES PROHIBITED AT SCHOOL
Disruptive articles are not permitted at school. Such articles are a disruption to the educational process and may be hazardous to the safety, health and welfare of others. Disciplinary action may occur as a result of bringing such items to school. These items include, but are not limited to, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, chains, radios, cassettes, CD players, video games, electronic communication devices, laser beam devices, yo-yo’s, or anything that causes a disruption to the educational process.
Dangerous Articles, Weapons, and Look-Alike Weapons are not permitted at school. Students are prohibited from bringing these types of articles to school. These articles may include, but are not limited to, the following; firecrackers, lighters, matches, knives, toy knives, guns, toy guns and any other item determined to be or look like a weapon. Discipline action will occur, and may result in a suspension or an expulsion.
No student shall:
- Possess, handle, transmit, conceal, or store any weapon or instrument capable of harming another person on school property, at any time.
- Use profanity, give obscene gestures, verbal abuse, or possess obscene materials.
- Show any sign of disrespect toward any school employee either on or off school property. Insubordination to any staff member will not be tolerated at any time.
- Possess, use, handle, conceal, transmit, or offer to sell chemical substances, non-prescription drugs, counterfeit drugs, alcohol or tobacco, or paraphernalia associated with tobacco and/or drugs on school property at any time.
- Disrupt school by use of violence, force or coercion. Students will not cause disruption or obstruction to the normal school day or any school-related function.
- Disrupt class, lunchtime, or school activity either vocally or physically.
- Act, behave or talk in any way that may be construed as a threat upon the mental or physical well being of any school employee, or visitor.
- Act, behave or talk in any way that may be construed as a threat upon the mental or physical well being of any student. Students will not threaten, harass or show disrespect to fellow students. Students will not cause physical or mental harm to another student.
- Steal, attempt to steal, or cause to steal any school or private property.
- Use the building or property without proper authorization or be in an unauthorized area during the school day.
- Hicksville Elementary, Middle and High School adheres to a “zero tolerance” policy for any behavior, action, or appearance that may lead to an unsafe environment in our school.
- Have unauthorized absences from school; these absences will be considered truancy.
- Anything not listed specifically, but that causes a disruption to the educational process may be treated as insubordination.
Students who choose behavior that violates the rules and guidelines of our school will face the consequences of their actions. In addition, students who damage school property will be held financially responsible for that damage. Disciplinary action(s) may include:
- Denial of privileges/participation
- Detention: after school, before school, in school
- Removal from the classroom
- Assignment to Saturday School
- Suspension
- Expulsion
