Bay Park Elementary

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to wear attire that is neat in appearance and appropriate for school.  The following requirements will be enforced:

1.       Attire should protect the health and safety of the student.

2.     Attire should not interfere with or distract from the educational process.

3.     Attire should not advertise or advocate involvement in gang activity, or the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.  This also applies to garments with writing or pictures that are obscene, suggestive or depict violence.

4.     Hair style and artificial color should not distract from the educational process.

5.     Underwear should not be showing.

6.     Closed toe/heel shoes must be worn at all times.  No shoes with wheels may be worn at school.

7.     Half shirts, crop tops, or low necklines should not be worn.  Clothes must cover the lower midriff area of the body.

8.     Hats may be worn at recess/lunch for protection from the sun only.  They are NOT to be worn while in the classroom.

9.     No accessories may be worn that could interfere with safety and learning (dangling chains, spiked bracelets, etc.).

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

At Bay Park Elementary School, we are dedicated to helping children develop respect and responsibility.  Age-appropriate rules and consequences are clearly communicated, effectively taught, and consistently reinforced by staff.  We believe that ALL children can learn and that they deserve the best education possible in the safest and most supportive environment.  Students, teachers and staff members have the right to work in a setting where learning can take place at optimal levels.  We expect every child to follow our general rules of behavior at all times, whether in the classroom, on the playground, in the cafeteria, or in the hallways.  Teachers will review the expectations with their students every day during the first week of school.  They will also teach children the rules, reinforce positive behavior, discuss negative consequences and re-teach the rules whenever needed.

Students at Bay Park demonstrate respect and responsibility.                They agree to:

1. Follow directions the first time they are given.                               
2. Use polite and respectful language to all.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
4. Leave candy, gum, and toys at home.
5. Follow the school dress code.

POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES AND INCENTIVE  PROGRAMS

Classroom Recognition

Each classroom teacher celebrates positive behavior in multiple ways.  Some of these rewards may include:

·        Verbal praise                                          

·        Awards and certificates

·        Personal notes

·        Positive notes and phone calls to parents

·        Stars and stickers placed on wall charts / special privileges

·        Free time in class / Flashes of Brilliance / Make a Fuss Friday

·        Recognition at schoolwide morning opening

Principal and Community Recognition

On a monthly basis, two to five students are selected by their teacher for outstanding achievement, improved performance, or citizenship and invited to a Principal’s Recognition Tea.  Students invited to the tea are also celebrated by the entire school community at the morning openings leading up to the Friday recognition.  Parents of the students to be recognized are also invited to the afternoon tea, held at 3:00 in the Bay Park library.  We respectfully request that families do not bring flowers, balloons, or other gifts to the reception.

Character Education and Respect for Diversity

At Bay Park School we work with our students to help them make choices that demonstrate respect for oneself and others, as well as responsibility for participating constructively in a community.  We believe it is essential to students’ future success and also to a healthy, humane society.  Character develops through exposure to the actions and attitudes of other, particularly those whom children care about and trust.  We want to help our students develop a deep regard for themselves, for others, and for the world around them.  We encourage them to “STOP, THINK AND CHOOSE” so that they will always make thoughtful and responsible choices.

CONSEQUENCES FOR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR

Teacher-documented infractions (Steps 1-3)

For consequences related to the first three steps, please refer to the classroom discipline guidelines provided by each teacher.

Discipline referrals to the Office (Step 4)

May result in one or more of the following consequences and will be overseen by the guidance assistant and/or principal:

·        Parent contact/conference

·        Letter of apology or verbal apology

·        Essay

·        Behavior contract

·        Lunch clean-up

·        Loss of morning recess

·        Parent visit to class

Referral to the principal (Step 5)

May result in one or more of the following consequences:

·        Parent contact/conference

·        Loss of privilege

·        Parent to visit the class

·        Temporary move to another classroom

·        In-school suspension

·        Formal suspension at home

 Interventions

The “STEP” sequence is designed to allow the students opportunities for learning to make better choices with the support of the teacher, parent, guidance assistant, and principal.

          Step 1  – Teacher documentation/parent contact

          Step 2 – Teacher documentation/parent contact

          Step 3 – Teacher documentation/parent contact

          Step 4 – Refer to counseling center/principal

          Step 5 – Refer to principal

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