Shasta Elementary School
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Rules
The following rules are meant to guide optimal student safety and achievement on campus, in the classroom, and in the computer labs.
School Rules
<These rules come directly from the Shasta Hornets folder. I put in some italics and bold effects to emphasize responsibility of specific issues.>
All students need to feel safe and comfortable at school. Rules provide a structured system to eliminate confusion and misunderstanding. It is important for students to develop responsibility, self-discipline and communication skills to resolve difficulties and promote a positive learning environment. The following rules have been established at Shasta School:
- Walk, don't run, on blacktop and cement surfaces.
- Play only in assigned areas.
- Play safely with all equipment.
- Do not climb on trees, fences, backstops, or railings.
- All intentional body contact is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, public displays of affection, pushing, tripping, fighting, wrestling, tackling, hitting, kicking, etc.
- Do not loiter, play, or chase students in or out of restrooms. Use restrooms designated for grade level.
- Obey all supervisors.
- Follow all the rules for games and display good sportsmanship.
- Students are not allowed in classrooms or other buildings without adult supervision.
- Use appropriate language. Vulgarity and profanity are prohibited.
- Harassment is prohibited. Harassment is any unwelcome behavior (physical, verbal or non-verbal that makes another student fell uncomfortable or unsafe. Harassment is forbidden by both state and federal law.
- Return all equipment to the appropriate area.
- Do not bring any personal equipment to school, including radios, CD players, video games, toys, cards, cameras, etc., or play equipment without teacher or administrator approval.
- Law prohibits weapons of any kind which can cause injury to another person. Also prohibited are explosive or destructive devices. This includes stun guns, pepper spray/tear gas, or any other "injurious, nauseous, or offensive substances" (Penal Code 38). Laser devices of all kinds are prohibited.
- Only school-approved hats may be worn at school. An approved hat is available for purchase at school.
- Cell phones are to be turned off during instructional time. Other electronic devices are not to be used without teacher or administrator approval.
- Skates, rollerblade-type inline skates, skateboards, scooters and wheeled toys other than bicycles are prohibited.
- Gum, seeds, candy or soda are not allowed in class or on the playground.
- Students are to dress appropriately for school. Shoes must be safe to wear for play and physical education. Flip-flops, high heels, shoes without heel straps, and open-toed shoes are not appropriate for student wear at school. Student dress and grooming shall not:
- create a safety hazard for the student or others;
- be disruptive of school operations and the educational process;
- be offensive or unusually distracting to others;
- convey profane, offensive language or illustrations; or be contrary to law.