2. Character Counts Trustworthiness Responsibility Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule Be tolerant and accepting of differences Use good manners, not bad language Be considerate of the feelings of others Dont threaten, hit or hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements Be honest Dont deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable do what you say youll do Have the courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Be loyal stand by your family, friends, and country Do what you are supposed to do Plan ahead Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act consider the consequences Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes Set a good example for others

3. Citizenship Caring Fairness Character Counts Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open- minded; listen to others Dont take advantage of others Dont blame others carelessly Treat all people fairly Be kind Be compassionate and show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people in need Do your share to make your school and community better Cooperate Get involved in community affairs Stay informed; vote Be a good neighbor Obey laws and rules Respect authority Protect the environment Volunteer

4. Zero Tolerance Possession of a firearm Possession of an explosive device Sale of a controlled substance Brandishing a knife in a threatening manner Committed or attempted to commit a sexual battery The BIG 5

5. The not so big 5 Cell phones Rough play on the playground Bullying Defiance Fighting

6. What to do when… Put up your STOP sign Tell the person who is bothering you what it is that you are asking them to STOP, be very DIRECT Please stop ____________, it is really bothering me. If the behavior does not stop go tell an adult immediately

8. Dress Code The first dress code check should be done at home. If you are found to be out of dress code you will be cited in the office and have to sit out of your recesses while you are out of dress code. There will be no phone calls home. Dress code will be enforced at all school functions.

9. Dress Code – HAIR dos and don'ts DoDont Do have a natural color of hair. Do (Boys) have the proper length of hair Dont have two toned colored hair Dont(Boys) Have hair past your eyebrows, or earlobes. Dont let hair go past mid- way on collared shirts

10. Dress Code – Shorts dos and don'ts Do Dont Dont wear shorts that are shorter than 6 inches above the knee Dont wear leggings under shorts that are not in dress code (Leggings dont count as pants) Wear shorts that fall within 6 inches from the knee (not to exceed mid-thigh) Dont wear athletic shorts

11. Dress Code – skirts dos and don'ts DoDont Wear skirts that are 4 inches from the knee or less Dont wear skirts that are more than 4 inches from the knee Dont wear leggings or jeans under a skirt that is more than four inches from the knee (Leggings dont count as pants)

12. Dress Code – Shirts dos and don'ts Do Dont (Girls) wear Lasagna Noodle (2 inches) straps on tank tops Wear shirts that fit correctly (Boys) Dont wear tanks tops (Boys) Shirts must have capped sleeves, open or unbuttoned shirts must have a t-shirt underneath. (Girls) Dont wear a midriff shirt, even when your hands are raised (Girls) Dont double tank tops to create a total of 2 inches (this is not addition).This does not meet the dress code

13. Dress Code – Shirts dos and don'ts Dont: Any apparel determined to by District personnel to be too revealing is not acceptable. See through, (lace inserts) off the shoulder and low cut tops are not acceptable.

14. Dress Code – Slogans and Military dos and don'ts DoDont Wear college logos Dont wear camouflage or military clothing. Non- military camouflage attire (i.e. blue or pink) is acceptable. Dont wear professional sports logo Dont wear the bulldog logo or picture Dont wear Frayed or Holes of any kind

15. Dress Code – Shoes dos and don'ts DoDont Wear shoes at all times Wear shoes with rubber or leather soles Dont wear steel-toed boots Dont wear shoes that are plastic or gel shoes Dont wear shoes commonly called flip flops Wear shoes that have a strap on the arch and the heel

16. Random Dress Code Checks 1. Will be conducted: a. To maintain our commitment of honoring our policies. b. To be fair and respectful to all Lincoln students. An adult, at any time, can refer a student to the office for a dress code check.

17. Dress Code Consequences 1 st Violation 2 nd Violation 3 rd Violation 4 th Violation The student will discuss the violation with the administration and the student is issued a written warning. The student will receive Responsibility Center. The student will receive after school detention. There will be a conference with the student, the parents and the school administration about the habitual dress code infractions. 5 th Violation The student will be suspended for one day and referred to SSSA and will not be allowed back on campus until Lincoln receives notification from SSSA that the student is now currently in dress code.

18. Our student body has been doing AWESOME! Lets keep it going! Lincoln Lions roar with PRIDE!!!