• Health & Safety
    ACCIDENT PROCEDURE
    Every accident in the school building or on school grounds must be reported immediately to the main office.  Accidents occurring during school-sponsored activities will be reported as soon as possible. Teachers and coaches must fill out an accident report form available in the office.

    Except for most minor injuries, the Administrative Assistant or the Superintendent will attempt to contact parents or, if parents are not available, the responsible person designated by parents on the student’s emergency card in the office.  When immediate medical attention seems advisable but not urgent, parents or the person on the emergency card will be asked to pick up the student from school.  Medical emergencies will be referred immediately to the health center.

    School personnel are asked to take precautions to protect themselves and others from exposure to HIV antibodies - commonly known as AIDS.  Because of confidentiality, no one is allowed to disclose the name of a person(s) with the AIDS virus and there is a severe penalty for doing so.  School staff will protect themselves by following these procedures when dealing with body fluid spills and have viewed the blood pathogens video:

    1)   Wear latex gloves before helping the bleeding person.
    2)   Handle all body fluid spills (blood, urine, feces, vomit, or saliva) with latex gloves.
    3)   Disinfect any body fluid spills with a mixture of one part bleach to ten parts water.
    4)   Double bag all body fluid spills including the used latex gloves and label the bag.
    5)   Cleanse hands and any surfaces exposed to the body fluid spills. 

  • BUS RULES
          Use of bus transportation is conditional upon proper conduct and the observance of bus rules.  Drivers are in full charge of their buses and are authorized to enforce bus rules.  Safe transportation of riders is of primary importance.  Teachers and coaches have full authority to discipline unruly riders on field and athletic trips. Riders should be courteous and cooperative at all times and should follow the rules listed below.  Bus drivers can assign seats.

    When meeting the bus:
    1)   All riders must be on time.  Drivers will stop, look for riders and wait for those who are within view of the driver.
    2)   Riders walking on the road should always walk on the left, on the shoulder of the road facing traffic.
    3)   Riders should walk, not run, when crossing the road.
    4)   Riders must not run alongside or crowd the bus when it is coming to a stop to pick up students.
    When riding the bus:
    1)  Riders shall obey the driver, who has full authority to maintain order.
    2)  Riders shall not extend arms, legs, or heads out of bus.
    3)  Riders shall go to their seats without crowding or pushing and remain seated when the bus is in motion.
    4)  Riders shall not tamper with the emergency door or any part of the bus.
    5)  Riders will not mark or deface the bus.  Damage done to seats or other equipment must be paid for by the student.
    6)  Riders may open windows only with the permission of the driver.
    7)  Riders shall not fight or scuffle in the bus or create any disturbance.
    8)  Riders must not throw any object within the bus or out of the bus.
    9)  Riders must not shout at other students, at pedestrians, or other vehicles.
    10) Prior to getting off the bus, riders will remain seated until the bus stops. All riders will sit on seats at all times.
    11) Riders may not put objects such as lunch boxes or equipment in the aisle.
    12) Riders getting off the bus (if they must cross the road) will go to the front of the bus and cross only after the driver signals that there is no oncoming traffic.
    13) Riders shall not use radios or tape players on the bus.  Riders may use headset for field trips only with teacher permission.

    If the rider’s behavior is unacceptable as outlined in these rules, the drivers may issue verbal and written warnings, contact parents, or, after discussion with the Superintendent of school, suspend a rider from bus transportation for up to a week.  A rider who is suspended from bus transportation a second time may lose the privilege of using the bus.

    ADDITIONAL BUS RULES
    1. Obey the directions of the bus driver.
    2.  Keep your voice low.
    3.  Stay in your seat.
    4.  Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
    5.  No food or drinks are permitted. (except water)

  • Gym Rules
           Only sneakers may be worn for gym activities. No food or beverages are allowed in the gym during the school day, except at lunchtime.  Use of the gym after lunch is a privilege which may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Superintendent.  Hanging on the rim, heaving balls in the direction of the lights or scoreboards, and other misuse of equipment may lead to the loss of gym privileges.  See Sports Manual for further info.

     For our competing sports teams, students for the teams will be selected by the coaches, and will be cut by the coaches and/or administration as based on a student’s effort, attitude, disciplinary actions, and most importantly academic needs.  

  • MEDICATION

    If a student needs to take medicine during school hours, the office must be notified. The medication needs to be sent to the school Administrative Assistant in a clearly labeled container with the student's name, name of the medication, exact dosage, and the time it should be taken. This will allow for students to take needed medication with appropriate supervision. State regulations FORBID school personnel from dispensing pain killers such as aspirin or Tylenol. Please refer to the Board Policy Manual JLCD. 

  • Playground Rules

    General Rules
    Students should respect school property and private property.
    Students should use equipment appropriately and safely.
    Students should leave all toys, games, and personal items at home.
    Students will use appropriate language at all times.
    Hitting, kicking, wrestling, rough-housing and play fighting and unsafe play are not allowed.
    Students can’t play in the courtyard or grass in front of office.
    Students must ask to leave the playground for getting balls from outside the fence, to go to the restroom or to go back to class.
    Students may not be in the library or computer lab during recess without permission.
    No one can be excluded from any game unless permission has been granted by the playground supervisors.
    Students are allowed to make positive comments only to peers (no put-downs).
    Chase or tag games are only allowed on the grass.
    Students are expected to walk on the sidewalk.
    No playing in the bushes or rocks. Do not climb on fences or trees.
    Do not hit balls against buildings or classrooms.
    No rock or pinecone throwing.
    No hard baseballs.
    No playing in the ramp or library porch.
    No piggyback rides or carrying each other.
    Soccer/Football Field Guidelines · No tackling, slide tackling, or tripping other players – “two-hand touch” only. Tackling will result in immediate loss of play privileges.
    No food or drink on the playground unless with a classroom teacher.
    No standing on ramada tables.

    Slide
    Do not go on the slide unless you have permission for the adult in charge.
    One student at a time goes down the slide.
    Sit and slide down the slide.
    Go down the slide feet first.
    Do not walk up the slide.
    When going up the ladder, take one step at a time.
    Do not play at the top of the slide.

    Triple shootout -*(red blue yellow baskets)
    No climbing

    Monkey bars
    No sitting on top of monkey bars or playing chicken.
    Cross the bars hand over hand.

    Swings
    The only acceptable position is seated with bottom in the center of swing seat.
    One person allowed at a time.
    No pushing each other.
    No running through swings (dodging).
    No jumping off swings.
    No swinging sideways.

    Additional rules
    Playground activities are part of the curriculum. To interact on the playground is a privilege; therefore, you must obey the rules.
    1. No siblings playing on the playground before, during or after school without parent supervision.
    2. No head sets; no video games; no trading cards of any type allowed.
    3. No hats, no gum, no toys, no food allowed.
    4. No "tag" game of any sort. Keep hands and feet to yourself at all times.
    5. Stay off the ramp, stairs, and porch by the library. Do not go in between the buildings.
    6. Please check with the adult on playground duty for permission to leave the playground.
    7. Stay out of bushes and ask permission to retrieve a ball from the bushes.
    8. If a child becomes injured while playing on the playground, report it immediately to the adult in charge.
    9. Running is not allowed on any sidewalk.
    10. No running to or from the buses.
    11. If a child is taking medicine, including cough drops, they will not be allowed to play on the playground. They will sit during this time. The adult will have a designated area for them to sit and watch the others.

    BALLS
    1. Balls will be used for the appropriate sport or game under adult supervision.
    2. No throwing balls at other students.
    3. No playing "war".
    4. No throwing a ball against buildings.
    ** Infractions of these rules will cause loss of playtime. The teacher or Superintendent may take further action if rules are not followed.

  • SPORTSMANSHIP AT ATHLETIC EVENTS
     
    The philosophy for offering interscholastic athletic competition is based on the belief that sports are an important adjunct to the academic curriculum. Students who demonstrate necessary skills and personal commitment should be afforded the opportunity to participate in organized school sports programs. Every effort will be made to stimulate the desire to succeed through building of individual skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. By learning discipline, leadership, and self-sacrifice for a common goal, success will be achieved, whether it be winning with honor or losing with dignity.

    Sportsmanship is defined as "Honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance or results." Players, coaches, and spectators should follow these suggestions:
    1) treat opponents and officials as invited guests
    2) respect players and spectators from other schools
    3) respect the authority and judgment of coaches
    4) recognize the good play of both teams
    5) cheer an injured player who leaves the game
    6) accept officials' decisions without complaint
    7) show self-control at all times
    8) be modest in victory and gracious in defeat
    9) encourage others to abide by these suggestions
    10) never criticize players or coach for not winning

    Students and fans must exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. Those attending sports events and not showing good sportsmanship or other unacceptable behavior will be required to leave the building or grounds immediately. Any person who refuses to leave or who verbally abuses school personnel while leaving may be banned from attending athletic events for the remainder of the season.