Code of Conduct
We are committed to establishing a learning environment
that is safe and fosters optimal learning opportunities for all of our
students. One of our main goals is to help develop responsible and independent
citizens who can recognize choices, think about consequences (good or
bad) and base their actions on that information. This Code of Conduct
sets a standard to guide that process. It includes, but is not limited
to the following expectations.
Focus on Respect
1. Respect all students and adults.
Examples: Show kindness, use polite language, be truthful
and honest, share and help each other, take turns, solve problems peacefully.
2. Respect school and personal property.
Examples: Keep a neat work area, take care of buildings
and supplies, borrow only when necessary, take care of other people's
property. Electronic toys, games, and other personal equipment are not
allowed in our school. Such items are a disruption and we cannot be responsible
if they are lost or stolen.
3. Respect learning time.
Examples: Follow classroom rules and directions, be prepared
for class, be attentive, do your best work, respect other learners, be
on time, have good attendance.
4. Respect the health and safety of yourself and
others.
Examples: Walk orderly and quietly in hallways, avoid pushing,
walk bikes on the school grounds, eat only when and where permitted, follow
the directions of patrols, follow bus rules, wear shoes and clothing that
fit school activities. Hats are only to be worn outside of school buildings.
Fighting is not acceptable at Island Park.
5. Respect the school's responsibility for you.
Examples: Bring written excuses from parents for absences
and tardies, check out in office before leaving midday, make sure an adult
knows where you are at all times. Students may be in classrooms only when
supervised by an adult. Students must have teacher permission to leave
the classroom.
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Expectations for a Safe and Happy Playground
- Think safety. It is our first concern,
fun is our second!
- Follow the directions of all supervisors. The first
time.
- Take care of recess equipment. If you take it out,
you take it in.
- Solve conflict without fighting. Fighting, bullying
and harassment is not acceptable. If you need help, ask another student
or an adult to help you.
- Get permission from a supervising adult to leave the playground.
- Stay out of wooded and planted areas. The sidewalks
and planted areas by the office and parking lots are not play areas.
- Use all equipment safely. Treat equipment so it will
not be damaged. If unsure, ask a supervisor. Follow her directions.
- Play wallball against walls (not windows or doors). Do
not play where classes are in session.
- Games that are rough and call for physical contact are not
allowed. They lead to infury, torn clothing and conflict.
- Share personal equipment if brought from home. Items
must have your name on them. The school is not responsible for loss
or damage.
- Stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate clothing on rainy
or cold days.
- Keep eyes safe! Leave rocks, sticks, pine cones,
bark, dirt, snow, etc. on the ground—do not throw them!
- Use appropriate language.
- Stop play immediately when the bell rings. Hold on
to equipment in line and while returning to class.
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Expectations for the Island Park Lunchroom
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Talk in calm, quiet voices. Respond immediately
to the sign for quiet.
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Stay seated until you are excused. Raise your hand
if you need to leave your table.
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Be respectful of people and their property. Keep
your hands to yourself; behave in an appropriate way; show respect
to all people—other students and supervising adults.
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Clean up after yourself. If you make a mess, clean
it up; throw all garbage away; you are responsible for the area at which
you are seated. Tables will be excused one at a time; those that have
behaved and cleaned up well will be excused first.
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Firearms on School Premises
Any elementary or secondary school student who is determined to have
carried a firearm onto, or to have possessed a firearm on, or to have
displayed a firearm look-alike in a malicious way on public elementary
or secondary school premises, public school provided transportation, or
areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools, shall
be expelled from school for not less that one year as required under RCW
28A.600.420. Such expulsions shall continue unless modified pursuant to
the applicable hearing provisions of CH 10-40 WAC/.
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Threat of Violence Policy
Students must work to resolve conflicts in a positive manner. According
to Mercer Island School District Threat of Violence Policy, any student
who threatens to harm someone using a weapon will be expelled from school
until a psychologist's assessment determines the child is safe to return
to school.
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Consequences
For those students who chose not to follow school expectations, three
levels of intervention apply over the course of a school year.
Level I
If a student violates a school rule, the supervising adult will determine
appropriate consequences, such as: removal from the problem situation,
loss of a privilege, or participation in a helping activity (i.e. cleaning
up in the lunchroom, picking up playground litter, etc.). A discipline/intervention
"yellow" slip will be written documenting the intervention and
given to the student's homeroom teacher. The accumulation of three yellow
slips will result in a conduct referral (see Level II) being issued.
Level II
If teacher/staff interventions do not remediate the inappropriate behavior,
the student will be issued a written notification (conduct referral) with
copies sent to the classroom teacher, parent, and principal. The parent
will be asked to acknowledge receipt by signing and returning the bottom
of the form the following day to the Main Office.
Level III
If a student accumulates three (3) Conduct Referrals, his/her parents
will be expected to come to the school to help monitor the child's behavior
in the problem situation and to model proper behavior for his/her child.
(If the problem is in the lunchroom, the parent will be asked to come
during lunch; if on the playground, the parent will be asked to come during
recess, etc.) The student will not be allowed to participate in recess
until a parent fulfills this obligation. If a parent is unable to come
to school, he/she will need to find an acceptable adult substitute. Exceptional
circumstances may be discussed with the principal.
Behavior Plan
If a student persists beyond Level III in violating school rules, the
principal, teacher, supervisor and parent will meet to establish appropriate
consequences through an Individualized Behavior Plan.
The goal of this plan is 1) to help students learn to make responsible
choices, and 2) to insure a safe and appropriate learning environment.
If staff and parent interventions are not effective, a student may be
suspended from school.
The above procedure will not apply to behaviors that are dangerous, highly
abusive, or determined to be extreme by the supervising adult. Examples
of such behaviors include: Disrepect (profanity, harassment,
or failure to cooperate), physical harm or danger
to another person; and/or the destruction of property;
or weapons on school premises. Bringing to school or
having in the student's possession a dangerous weapon, or having in the
student's possession any object which can reasonably be described as a
weapon, including but not limited to a knife, razor, explosives, or ice
pick, will result in the offender going directly to the principal. Toy
guns and squirt guns are also not allowed.
Suspension or explusion from school and notification of law enforcement
officials, if appropriate, are probable consequences for students involved
with weapons. In such cases, the principal will determine appropriate
intervention upon consultation with the supervising adult and consistent
with School Board Policy #5114, Student Discipline.
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