MELVILLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY RULES MELVILLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY RULES
Melville School Rules help to establish clear guidelines for expected behavior. Many of the rules stated on the following pages are simply common courtesy; others are health and safety issues. Either way they are intended to support a smooth, orderly environment where children learn to be responsible, are safe, and learning is foremost. Children are treated with respect and caring, and we hope to encourage them to do the same with others.
Parents should expect to be informed of even minor infractions. Short notes requiring a parent signature are sent home or, in more complicated concerns, telephone calls will be initiated. It is our request that you occasionally remind your child of these guidelines especially if they find a particular rule difficult to follow. We are always available if you need to speak with us about your child. Don't hesitate to call your child's teacher or Dr. Olson at 683-1650.
General Building Rules: (They are in effect for all areas of the building at all times throughout the day.)
1. Stay in your assigned area.
2. Keep feet, hands and objects to yourself.
3. No name calling, cussing, or teasing.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.
5. Use equipment and material properly.
6. Treat others with respect.
7. Be honest at all times.
8. Take responsibility for your own actions.
Hallway Rules:
1. Hallways are "Quiet Zones." No talking please.
2. All students must walk.
3. Stay on the right side of the hallway so that other lines can pass.
Lunchroom Rules:
1. Sit down in your assigned area.
2. Begin eating silently. The first 10 minutes are quiet time.
3. When leaving the cafeteria, push in your chair and put all of your trash in the appropriate containers.
4. Line up quietly at the doors and line up for dismissal.
5. Severe food allergies make it imperative that each child eat only his or her own lunch.
Playground Rules:
1. Use all equipment only as it was intended to be used.
2. Leave rocks, sand, and snow on the ground. Throwing these objects can cause serious injury.
3. Line up immediately after the whistle has been blown.
4. When lining up go to the the last position available in your assigned line, and leave enough space between yourself and the other children to avoid accidents.
Bus Duty Rules:
1. Go immediately to your assigned line.
2. Sit down and stay seated until your bus is called.
3. Keep all objects (books, papers, pencils, toys, etc.) in your backpack.
4. You may not leave the room for homework, drinks, etc.
5. Whispering voices only.
Major Offenses:
Major offenses should be reported to the principal for disciplinary action.
1. Fighting
2. Destroying the property of others
3. Intentionally hurting others
4. Stealing
5. Blatant disrespect of an adult
Consequences:
1. First Offense: Loss of one recess
2. Second Offense: Loss of two recesses and an infraction slip will be sent home to the parent(s) for their signature
3. Repeated Offenses: Loss of four recesses and an infraction slip will be sent home to the parent(s) for their signature
4 Chronic Offenses: After-school detention and a parent conference
5. Continued Chronic Offenses: Development of a behavior plan with a multi-disciplinary team
Completed homework is a daily expectation. Students may be required to stay in at recess to complete past due assignments.
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