Conduct and Safety Policy | Third Street Elementary School, Los Angeles

Third Street School Conduct and Safety Policy - (Revised May 2009 by School Site Council)

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Every student has the right to be educated in a safe, respectful and welcoming environment. Every educator has the right to teach in an atmosphere free from disruption that impedes learning. Third Street School values its students, teachers and its high parental involvement and has created the following policies in accordance with Los Angeles Unified School District’s Discipline Foundation Policy and our own desire to keep children safe while supporting learning. These policies are to be followed by students, parents and teachers. Students’ failure to do so before, during and after school hours will result in appropriate action. Please review the following rules of conduct and behavior with your child or children. Please use one form for each child.

Students, parents and teachers must follow traffic safety rules, such as crossing at the crosswalks en route to and from school. No one may block bus loading zones or driveways, park on the west side of Las Palmas, or double park. We are respectful of our Third Street School Neighborhood and will not litter in or around the school.
Parents and students must ensure that students arrive to class no later than 8:06 AM, ready to learn.
Parents and students must ensure that students come to school clean and appropriately dressed and groomed. At Third Street School, appropriate dress includes no open-toed shoes, oversized clothing, cleats (spikes on shoes), or earrings below the earlobe.
Student safety is a high priority; therefore:
1. Weapons or facsimiles thereof (pretend weapons) are not tolerated on school grounds. A violation results in an immediate referral to the Principal.
2. Fighting and using profane language, including racial slurs, is not tolerated.
3. Students must remain in their designated play areas at all times and may not be behind classrooms for any reason. Playing ball against any classroom wall or equipment shed is not permitted. Playing ball is not permitted before school.
Students must complete all classroom assignments and return all homework when due. Parents who have questions or concerns about homework are encouraged to talk with their child’s teacher.
Third Street School believes in mutual student-teacher respect and recognizes that children “learn what they live”. Therefore, we emphasize positive behavior and discourage student discipline that shames, ridicules or otherwise creates a hostile learning environment.
Third Street School Parents, Teachers and Students treat others with mutual respect, therefore, we respect the right of each person to be different and see cultural diversity as an opportunity for learning.
We, the Parents, Teachers and Students, care for and respect school property and the property of others.
Students must keep at home all toys, trading cards, radios, balls, electronic games, scooters, shoes with wheels or “Heelies”, skateboards, and any other items not related to the instructional program.
Student cell phones may not be used or turned on during instructional time (8:06 AM – 2:30 PM, including lunch and recess period). Before and after these times cell phones may be used.
Third Street School Parents, Teachers and Students recognize the role of good nutrition in learning. Therefore, candy, soda and gum are not to be distributed or consumed on campus, except under the supervision and with the authority of a teacher.
Students may not sell personal items on campus other than for school-authorized fundraising purposes.

Consequences for students of violations of these policies:

First violation: Handled by the teacher

Second violation: Teacher sends notice home.

Third violation: Refer to office

Fourth violation: Suspension

We thank you in advance for your help in making Third Street School a safe and supportive environment in which to learn.

Sincerely,

School Site Council and Dr. Suzie K. Oh - Principal

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