The playground will be a positive, safe and civil area where students and staff will interact with courtesy and respect while students engage in joyful play.
Expectations for Student Behavior: Students will...
Walk with their class and teacher to the edge of the blacktop.
Remain in the recess area: on blacktop, or at snack tables: passes are required to leave the recess area.
Walk in designated WALKING ZONES (the matted areas around play structures, snack tables, and bathroom).
Consume healthy snacks sitting at the snack tables only.
Follow game and play structure rules as taught (no chasing games).
When the whistle is blown 3 times for the 5 minute warning, go to the bathroom or get a drink if they haven’t done so already.
When the bell rings to signal the end of recess:
“stop and drop” (stop playing and kneel on the ground)
when the whistle blows, walk to line up
replace equipment by carrying it to the appropriate place
not get drinks or go to the bathroom after the bell
Show pride in their school by putting trash into garbage cans and cleaning up litter.
Be respectful toward peers and adults by using kind and polite language.
If any adult asks that you to correct a behavior while moving on campus, respond respectfully and correct the behavior as requested.
Respect each others’ personal space.
Stay away from mud and puddles.
Leave rocks and sticks on the ground.
If they hurt another student by accident, apologize for their actions by looking at the individual and kindly saying they are sorry.
Immediately report any safety concerns or injuries to an adult on supervision and not try to move seriously injured students.
