Behavior Standards:

Oak School students deserve a safe and secure environment in which to learn, work, and play. The behavior standards at Oak School are based on building a school culture that displays respect for learning, people, and property. It is the intent of the Oak staff to support and encourage each student's academic, personal, and social growth, and to assist students in becoming responsible members of the school community. The most important commitment at Oak School is that students agree to take responsibility for their actions.

• EACH STUDENT IS individually and fully responsible for knowing the rules and living up to the agreements.
• EACH STAFF MEMBER IS individually and fully responsible for knowing the rules, explaining the rules to his/her students, and living up to the agreements.
• EACH PARENT IS individually and fully responsible for knowing the rules, reviewing the rules with his/her child, and supporting his/her child and the school in living up to the agreements.

For their good citizenship, Oak students will be recognized and rewarded.

In these standards, behavior has been divided into four categories, each with a sequence of penalties. The sequence applies for behavior during one semester. At the beginning of each semester, penalties begin again at the lowest level. In cases where serious harm has been caused or threatened, or a violation of the no-weapons rule has occurred, the principal will invoke the more severe penalties, including suspension and/or expulsion.

1. SHOW RESPECT FOR PEOPLE AND PROPERTY
   1. Respect adults and students.
   2. Obey adults in charge.
   3. Do not fight or hurt others.
   4. Use clean language.
   5. Do not throw objects.
   6. Do not vandalize school or personal property.
   7. Do not use or bring to school drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
   8. Do not bring weapons to school (or anything that can be used as a weapon. If you are unsure, ask first. Violation of this rule can get you expelled.)
   9. Penalties for not showing respect for other people:
      (Behavior warning tickets will be given.)
      1. Warning and phone call to parent by student in teacher's presence.
      2. Principal speaks with child, the student and principal call parent, and one hour detention after school.
      3. Suspension from school.
2. PLAY SAFELY AND FAIRLY
   1. Play in playground areas only.
   2. Use equipment and fields in a safe manner.
      1. No tag on the play structures.
      2. No tackling, contact sports or wrestling.
      3. Do not jump, push, or run on the play structure. Keep two hands on bars at all times.
      4. Swings - Only one person at a time; no standing; no spinning; sit down only; share by counting to 100.
   3. Games - Establish rules at the beginning of game; don't switch rules during game; once game has started, equipment stays in the game; do not lock games.
   4. Toys, including balls and bats, electronic games, radios, CD players, etc. are not allowed at school without teacher approval.
   5. Walk bikes on school grounds. Roller blades and “heelies” must be removed and carried onto the school grounds. Skateboards are not allowed at school.
   6. Penalties for not playing safely and fairly:
      1. Warning, denial of privileges, and/or perform community service activities for the school.
      2. Repeated occurrence will result in parent contact and detention.
3. SHARE AND PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT
   1. Eat lunches and snacks in correct areas and clean area before being excused.
   2. Do not throw food.
   3. Do not chew gum at school.
   4. Do not spit.
   5. Protect plants growing on campus.
   6. Climb on play structures only, not on trees, fences, etc.
   7. Quiet Zone - The main corridor is a quiet zone. Do not talk or make noise in this area while class is in session. Walk in hallways and do not bounce balls there.
   8. Keep the playground clean.
   9. Penalties for not sharing and protecting your environment:
      1. Warning and denial of privileges and/or perform community service activities for the school.
      2. Repeated occurrence will result in parent contact and detention.
4. BE ON TIME
   1. Line up and be ready for school by 8:30 A.M.
   2. Students may not enter school grounds before 8:15 A.M. (Parents should make arrangements with the office for students to arrive earlier. There is no supervision.)
   3. Leave school when dismissed. Students may not return to the school grounds before 3:30 P.M.
   4. Recess: Get drinks and use restroom when first bell rings.
   5. Use the telephones only with permission from your teacher.
   6. Penalties for not being on time:
      1. Parent contact (Parents have the responsibility of making sure students arrive and depart from school on time.)
      2. Detention at recess or after school.