1. Pleasanton Elementary Student Procedures

2. Welcome and Welcome Back! This slide show will help us learn about school procedures, that means how to act in different places so our school can run smoothly!

3. Basic Rules for Success Take care of yourself Take care of each other Take care of this place Every student can be a hero!

4. In the Classroom Follow the Classroom Contract We will make one together and everyone is expected to follow it

5. In the Cafeteria Follow the tape on the floor as directed Keep hands and feet to self Be quiet while waiting in line Sit at tables with feet on floor No sharing food from trays Use good manners Wait to be dismissed

6. In the Cafeteria Stand on taped line until it is your turn to throw trash away Walk as you leave the cafeteria Don’t forget *Bring lunch money for your account in the morning before school

7. Cafeteria Signals I need water I need silverware, ketchup, milk, napkin, etc I need to go to the restroom

8. Cafeteria Rules Parents may bring food only for their own student. No sodas are allowed. Only friend can sit with a student and a parent.

9. In the Halls and on Sidewalks Keep hands and feet to self (off walls and others) Walk on right side on third tile in halls Walk in single file line facing forward Stop at checkpoints Walk QUIETLY Carry planner when walking alone

10. Water Fountains No talking in line Keeps hands and feet to self Drink water for 3 seconds. Count 1, 2, 3 Don’t place mouth on spout or spit in fountain Keep hands, face, hair out of the fountain Use stop line

11. In the Restrooms Take your planner when going alone Bathroom Lines SHHHHHHH! No talking Wait with hands at your side Go in quietly when it is your turn No playing while waiting Hand Washing Turn water on Get one squirt of soap Lather well Rinse and turn off water Get paper towel (2 max) Throw trash in trash can Stall Procedures Make sure to close the door Do your business Get toilet paper but not too much Put all toilet paper in toilet Flush toilet Wash hands NO PLAYING IN THE STALL! Urinal Procedures Make sure to give others privacy (NO PEEKING) Make sure to aim for the urinal Do your business Wash your hands NO PLAYING AT THE URINALS!

12. On the Playground Stay with your grade level Stay on the playground, students are not permitted on bleachers. Leave personal toys/balls at home. Swings must be sat on. Hold with both hands. No jumping from swings. Red Rover and tackle football are not permitted Stay off rock wall at back of playground No flipping, hanging upside-down, or standing on bars. No climbing trees. Do not throw sand or rocks.

13. Playground Equipment The Camel – No more than 2 students at a time The Ball Return – Four balls at a time The Climbing Wall – One going UP at a time The Twister – Two students at a time Benches – sit on, don’t jump over! Four Square – Follow posted rules Play in the sand, don’t dig holes (dangerous).

14. Other Pleasanton Elementary Procedures

15. Procedures for Announcements Announcements begin with music playing over the intercom system Students Must be quiet during announcements (while sitting & eating breakfast) Students must stand during the pledges Students in transition should stop near the closest open door way where they can hear the announcements Pledges include the Pledge of Allegiance, Honor the Texas Flag, and Character Counts Pledge Teachers need to model appropriate behavior during announcements.

16. Planners – Best tool ever! First copy is free. Lose it? Replacement cost is $5.00. Get a copy from office until replaced. What is it for? – When you leave class, take it with you – people will know you are doing the right thing! – Get it signed by a parent every Friday, that way your mom and dad know what is going on at school! – Goals and Homework are written in the planner! – PE checks and Office referrals get stapled in the planner! – If the teacher signs your planner for misbehavior, your parent has to sign your planner that day. All red signatures have to be signed daily.

17. Using Planners If planner is not signed, students will get write up and the loss of free play. Excessive planner signatures for misbehavior should result in office referral. When sent to redirect, they will note in your planner that you were there. PLANNERS ARE IMPORTANT!

18. Badges You will receive a Photo ID badge that makes you official! It must be worn at all times at school. Badges should be worn high on the right side of the shirt. Badges are left at school at the end of each day. Badges are used in the cafeteria and in the Library. If you don’t have a badge you will go the end of the line. If your badge is lost or destroyed (for any reason) you must pay to replace them. A new one will cost $5.00. – You will receive two reminders in your planner to bring money for a new one after that consequences will start

19. Consequences Planner signatures Lunch Detention for misbehavior – only the Principal or Assistant Principal can assign Lunch Detention for not doing homework Missing fun activities like games, parties, movies. Withdrawal of privileges Office referrals are sent home and must be signed.

20. Spirit Contest School Pride! Team Pride! GAME ON! – Homerooms will compete and the homeroom with the best percentage of participation will win the spirit stick. – Winning Homerooms will get to go to the front of the line at lunch for the entire next week.

21. Fun Programs Throughout the year students will get to be involved in fun activities and receive awards and EARN privileges through: Character Counts Kelso and Buddy Lessons Above and Beyond Student Council UIL Fall Festival Field Trips Special Presentations Field Day Science Extravaganza AND MORE!!!

22. Let’s Have a Great Year EVERYONE is an important part of our school. Together we can do many great things. Plan to be at school on time and come every day! Plan to learn a lot of new things. Plan to be happy and have a good time. Everyone has an important part in our school! We are glad you are here!!!