DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS*
*All expectations are in used conjunction with Dallas School District policy.
Teachers review all expectations with students.
ILLNESS – ACCIDENTS
It is very important for the school to maintain up-to-date records of emergency information. The school should be notified immediately of any changes of address, telephone numbers – home, work, or cell - and emergency contacts for when parent/caregivers cannot be reached.
When a student becomes ill or is injured during the school day, every effort will be made to contact a parent/caregiver. If this is not possible, the adults designated on the emergency form will be contacted. No child will be permitted to leave the school unless accompanied by an adult authorized by a parent/caregiver.
ATTENDANCE
Absence: District policy requires students to present a written excuse, signed by a parent/caregiver, on the day they return to school following an absence. Your child should give this note to the homeroom teacher.
Early Dismissal: When a child needs to be excused from school early, a parent/caregiver must send in a note indicating the requested dismissal time as well as who will pick up the student. Parents/caregivers picking up children foe early dismissals must report to the office to pick up their child.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will not be sent to the office for early dismissal after 3:25 P.M. After 3:25, parent/caregivers must wait in the office or the parent pick-up car line until all buses have departed.
Transportation: A last minute request to change a student’s transportation will be permitted only in the case of an extreme emergency.
PROPER STUDENT BEHAVIOR
1. Arrive at school no earlier than 8:55 unless a teacher has scheduled an appointment.
2. Report directly to and remain in homeroom after arriving at school unless a teacher has given permission or assignment to go elsewhere.
3. Always be escorted by a teacher to and from art, music, gym, library, the cafeteria, and all other activities that occur outside of homeroom.
4. Eat lunch in the cafeteria.
5. Use conversational voices in the cafeteria.
6. Place trays, tableware, and trash in designated containers.
7. Walk properly in halls at all times.
8. Refrain from chewing gum in the building or on school grounds.
9. Use lavatories with teacher permission. An emergency is the only exception to this rule.
10. Use lavatories properly.
11. Pay for damaging or defacing school property. It is against the law to damage or deface school property.
12. Respect the property of others at all times.
13. Use authorized materials and equipment properly.
SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before speaking.
3. Respect others by not teasing, name calling, or talking loudly.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Walk everywhere in the building.
6. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to get up.
7. Bring all assignments and books to class.
CONSEQUENCES
1ST Incident - Warning
2nd Incident - Lose 10 minutes of recess (kdg – 5 minutes)
3rd Incident - Lose entire recess
4th Incident - Contact parents
5th Incident - Send to principal
Severe consequences: report immediately to principal
This system is maintained on a daily basis, includes all of a student’s teachers, and is cumulative throughout the day.
The principal handles incidents of bus misbehavior immediately.
PROPER CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Students are expected to:
1. Follow teachers’ directions.
2. Complete all assignments and tests by themselves unless otherwise instructed.
3. Behave in a manner that doesn’t interfere with the learning of other students.
4. Respect all school property and materials.
5. Respect the property of others.
6. Behave in a manner that does not threaten, injure, or potentially injure others.
7. Use appropriate and respectful language in all forms of communication.
8. Follow all individual classroom rules.
SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS
1. Students are expected to be at their designated stops approximately five (5) minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
2. Each student must get on and off his or her bus only at the stop designated.
3. It is mandatory that all students ride their assigned buses and that their conduct on the buses conforms to all school rules and regulations.
4. The bus driver shall enforce social and safety standards on the bus and shall report all violations of bus conduct to the transportation coordinator.
5. The bus driver has the right to assign any student to any seat he or she feels is necessary for disciplinary reasons.
6. The school building principal shall notify the parents or caregivers of a suspension of riding privileges. The transportation coordinator shall notify the bus driver of the suspension and the date when the student may again ride the bus.
PROPER BUS CONDUCT
1. Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before trying to board. If you must cross the road, wait for your driver to signal you across with his or her hand.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. Use the handrails when getting on or off the bus.
4. Treat bus equipment as you would the furniture in your home.
5. Keep the aisles clear.
6. Keep head, arms, hands, legs, and feet inside the bus.
7. Remain quiet. Speak only in a conversational voice.
8. Do not eat on the bus.
9. Do not throw paper or any other objects in the bus or out the windows.
Gym Rules
1. Always wear sneakers and play clothes. Also, wear a sweater or jacket when classes go outside.
2. A note from a parent/caregiver is required if a student cannot participate in gym. If two or more consecutive absences are anticipated, a doctor’s excuse is necessary.
3. Freeze and listen when the whistle blows.
4. Report to gym without jewelry and watches.
5. Report to gym without candy, cough drops, paper, etc. in the mouth.
6. After gym class report directly to homeroom. Walk quietly, with good posture.
Third Grade Swim Program:
For one marking period, each third grade student will learn Water Safety and Swimming. Students will be transported by school district bus to the Dallas Middle School for swim class.
1. Flush after each use.
2. Wash hands after each use.
3. Keep bathrooms clean – pick up paper, etc.
4. Behave properly.
5. Report to teacher any person not using the bathroom properly.
6. Refrain from spitting anywhere at anytime.
7. Refrain from putting mouth against the water fountain.
DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2004-2005
PARENT/CAREGIVER “STUDENT EXPECTATIONS” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2004. THANK YOU. IF REQUESTING A PAPER COPY, PLEASE RETURN BY SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. THANK YOU.
_____ I would like a paper copy of the “Student Expectations.”
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Parent/Caregiver signature Date
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Child’s name Teacher’s name
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Dr. Reinert:
My child and I understand that the health and safety of each student at Dallas Elementary School is of utmost importance. We have reviewed each set of student expectations and we agree to abide by them at all times.
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Parent/Caregiver Signature Date
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Student Signature Date
Child’s
teacher:
PLEASE BE SURE THIS FORM IS COMPLETELY FILLED OUT BEFORE RETURNING IT TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER.
THANK YOU.