Student Responsibilities   

1. Upon entering school, safety and courtesy are expected at all times.
2. Walk into and inside the building at all times.
3. Use your “indoor” voice when speaking.
4. No playing in the hallways and bathrooms.
5. Playground equipment and toys are to be left at home.
6. Students are expected to participate and follow the playground rules during recess periods.
7. Students are to be respectful to all faculty, staff, volunteers, and to each other.
8. Food is not permitted outside of “the Lunch Box”. This includes classrooms, hallways, and play areas unless otherwise approved by the teacher.
9. Gum is NOT allowed in school buildings or the school grounds.
10. Students may not leave the school grounds during school hours for any reason without written permission from a parent/guardian.
11. We are a drug and weapon free school. Any objects that may be considered harmful and/or dangerous must remain at home.
12. During fire drills everyone must leave the building by walking single file and in absolute silence.
13. Pop is not an acceptable beverage for lunches. Students may bring and use water bottles during certain permitted times.
14. Microwaves are not available to cook or warm items in a student’s lunch.

Lunchtime  

Lunch is usually eaten in the Gym. While eating, each one will:

1. Remain seated, speak quietly, and practice good table manners.
2. Ask the supervisor’s permission to use the water fountain or bathroom.
3. Clean his/her area at the table, including disposing properly of one’s garbage.
4. Go outside immediately when the staff supervisor invites him or her to do so.

 Mass

1. Show respect and reverence for Christ and God’s presence.
2. Enter and depart quietly, respectfully and reverently.
3. Deepen your relationship with God through prayer.
4. Participate in Mass by singing and answering the responses.
5. Look at the altar and the priest during Mass, especially during the Consecration.
6. Be respectful during the greeting of peace.

Classroom

1.  Follow directions the first time given.
2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
3. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
4. Have school supplies at your desk; be ready to work when class starts.
5. Non-uniform clothing (jackets, hats, etc.) are not worn while in the classroom

Classroom Cleanliness 

It is expected that students will be responsible to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in their classroom and throughout the school. This may include devoting end of the day classroom time to picking up their classroom, helping the custodian to be able to perform his/her job with reasonable effort.

Rules of the Playground 

1. Do not use equipment when wet.
2. No running, pushing, or shoving.
3. Do not use play equipment improperly.
4. No bare feet. Wear proper shoes or boots.
5. Play only with adult supervision.
6. Use equipment designed and designated for your age group.

EQUIPMENT RULES
 
Swings

1. Do not twist chains or swing empty swings.
2. Do not stand on swings; sit and hold with both hands, one person at a time.
3. Do not stand close to a moving swing.
4. Stop swinging motion before getting off.

Ladders and Climbers

1. Do not start at opposite ends; everyone start at the same end and move in the same direction.
2. Do not stand on rungs or top of ladder, stay well behind person in front, and avoid swinging feet.
3. Use both hands for climbing and crossing.
4. Do not use when rungs are wet; use only when dry.
5. Climb down to the ground to get off; do not jump off from upper rungs.

Slides

1. Do not climb up sliding surface, use the ladder. Hold on with both hands. Take one step at a time.
2. Do not slide down improperly, slide sitting up, feet first, one person at a time. No pushing or shoving. Wait your turn. Wait until the slide is empty before sliding down.
3. Go down slide or climb down steps to get off.

Crawl Tubes

1. Crawl through tubes; do not stay in tube so others cannot pass through.

Leave equipment the safest way possible- do not jump off equipment

Hallway

1. Walking feet
2. Hands to self
3. Quiet voices

Bathroom

1. Keep it clean and dry
2. Only sit on toilet
3. Quiet voices
4. Flush, Wash, Dry, Dispose, Leave

Lunchroom

1. Stay in seat, keep neat, be sure to eat
2. Quiet voices
3. Stay in seat until dismissed
4. No running in the Lunchroom

Playground

1. Play together
2. Play to have fun
3. Play safely
4. No pushing, pulling or tackling of any kind

Recess Line-up

1. When bell rings or an adult calls you in, students will immediately stop playing and quickly walk to the gathering area to line up.
2. The adult may use a signal to indicate that lines must be straight, everyone quiet and facing the front.
3. Following lunch recess “the Angelus” will be prayed. During warmer weather it will be prayed outside, when weather is inclement, students will re-assemble in the gym.
4. Students will quickly and quietly walk inside and get in their lines.
5. Classes will be dismissed one at a time by the supervising adult.

Birthday policy

1. Birthday celebrations, when held at school, shall be held in the student’s classroom, not during lunch. If parents wish to have a classroom party please coordinate arrangements with teacher prior to the day of the celebration. We will make every effort to minimize disruption of classroom instruction
2. If a student is having any party outside of regular school time, invitations may be
        handed out at school only if all classmates are invited.

Classroom Expectations
 
The following expectations will be expected in all classrooms at St. Rose of Lima School. Individual teachers may have additional rules/expectations for their own classrooms. The students have the responsibility to know the specific rules outlined in each classroom.

1. Be prepared - It is each student’s responsibility to attend class with notebook, paper, pen/pencil, books and appropriate materials.
2. Be punctual - Students will arrive on time to every class. On time means seated and ready to work when the class begins.
3. Respect all people - Students will treat themselves, staff, teachers, and other students with respect. Disruptive behavior will not be acceptable.
4. Respect property - Students will treat our facilities and other people’s property in a respectful manner.

Each classroom teacher will establish class rules and consequences for misbehavior within his/her classroom. Consequences will be sequential in nature; for example, warning, counseling of the student by the teacher, telephone call to parents, detention, etc.
 
ST. ROSE DISCIPLINE PLAN

The St. Rose staff has developed behavior guidelines that are mutually acceptable to the staff, students, and parents. The staff feels that these guidelines empower students with the skills necessary to make responsible choices and develop maturity in thinking judgment.
 
The school discipline process is divided into two sections. The first section, The St. Rose Pride Plan, helps the staff create a supportive environment which enables students to experience success and develop ownership for behavior guidelines. The second section, the 5 Step Plan for Change, helps the educator deal effectively with the student who is having difficulty following the rules.
 
ST. ROSE PRIDE PLAN
 
Students who demonstrate the ability to manage themselves according to our school rules will participate in goal line activities. We are committed to making St. Rose a positive place where students feel safe and have a sense of belonging.

• Each teacher keeps a record of student behavior which is evaluated at the end of pre-determined times (every few weeks). This record may be in the form of a check list or a management folder. 
• Students who meet the grade level expectations will be eligible to participate in the goal line activities. Goal line activities may be in the form of special projects, games, treats, or events determined by the teacher. 
• After each goal line activity, students have a new start towards the next goal line activity.

 
5-STEP PLAN FOR CHANGE
 
The St. Rose staff members work together to promote positive reinforcement of acceptable behavior. On the occasions when problems do arise, however, we feel that the students must accept the responsibility for their actions. This philosophy is consistent with the educational goals of the book, School Without Failure, by William Glasser.

Basic 5 – Step Plan for Changing Inappropriate Behavior

1. WARNING
   Staff member identifies the behavior and asks the student to stop.
   *On certain behaviors, we reserve the right to skip step 1 or steps 1&2 (depends on severity of the behavior)
    
2. THINKING SPOT
   If the behavior continues after the WARNING, the student is sent to a specific site in the classroom to think over the problem and write their problem down in his/her management folder. When the staff member has a chance and the student has had time to think about the problem, the staff member will discuss the behavior with the student and gives them a verbal plan explaining how they will improve their behavior. 
   
3. CLASSROOM PLACE
   If the preceding steps do not change the behavior, the student will be directed to sit in the CLASSROOM PLACE. The student reflects on what happened and develops a written plan (commitment) for how he/she will improve the behavior. This written plan must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school the following day. If the signed plan is not returned the student will remain in the classroom place until the plan is returned. (If a child is in the classroom place for the day, that will include being in the place when going to specials outside the classroom like, P.E., Music, Technology, and Library.)
   
4. PLACE II
   If the student is non-productive or disruptive in the CLASSROOM PLACE or the offense is such that a removal from the classroom setting is deemed necessary, he/she is sent to PLACE II. This is in another classroom and the student must follow the steps outlined in Step 3. The principal must approve of the written plan before the student may return to their own classroom place in order to solve the original problem that resulted in his/her being assigned to the Classroom Place. 
   
5. SELF-EVLAUATION DAY
   If all the steps 1-4 are unsuccessful in stopping the behavior, the student is sent home for the remainder of the day or all of the following day. The student is to use this time to evaluate his/her behavior, make a decision for positive change, and develop a written plan to the principal in order to return to school. 
            

SPECIAL NOTE:
The first 4 steps are passed and a SELF-EVALUATION DAY or FORMAL SUSPENSION may occur in these situations**:
 
Disrespect to an adult Behavior that is disruptive to the educational process of child or students in the class
                        Vulgarity or profanity
                        Verbal abuse, threats, intimidation and or fighting
                        Malicious harassment including sexual and racial harassment
                        Theft
                        Vandalism
                        Threats or use of weapons or firearms
                        Gang related activities
**This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be other serious behavior that will result in SELF-EVALUATION DAY or a FORMAL SUSPENSION.
 
ST. ROSE SCHOOL RULES
 

1. GOAL STATEMENT
   All staff will work cooperatively toward reinforcement of positive student behavior throughout St. Rose Elementary School. 
   
2. ST. ROSE SCHOOL RULES
   At St. Rose, the established rules fall under three headings:
   Consideration, Cooperation, and Participation. These rules are posted and reviewed, throughout the year with all students.
   Children have the opportunity, to counsel frequently with their teachers regarding their individual performances in relation to these rules.
    
   A.     Consideration

B.     Cooperation 

C.     Participation

*All students and parents need to be aware that the school is not (and cannot) be responsible for personal property that has been stolen. The school will do everything it can to protect students’ personal property. However, the school cannot purchase insurance to cover stolen items. The only way stolen property can be recovered is through parents’ homeowner’s insurance plan policies.
 

DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES REFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE PRINCIPAL

1. DRUGS/ALCOHOL - Students will not use or possess any type of drug or alcohol. Minimum consequence: Step 5
2. TOBACCO - Possession or use of any tobacco products on or around school is not permitted. Minimum consequence: Step 4
3. FIGHTING - Students will not fight on the way to or from school, or during any school activity, or on any school property. Fighting will be considered physical action between two or more students in an angry nature which could result in injury to students. Minimum consequence: Step 4
4. STUDENT ABUSE - Students will not be involved in flagrant harassment, intimidation, or threatening language toward another student or staff member. Discipline step to be determined by the Principal based on the degree of involvement.
5. VERBAL ABUSE TOWARD STAFF - Students will not use profane or obscene language toward any staff member, teacher, or volunteer worker at St. Rose of Lima School and Ephrata Middle School. Minimum consequence: Step 5
6. DIRECT INSUBORDINATION - Direct Defiance. Failure to follow a reasonable request of a teacher, staff member, or volunteer worker to the point that it disrupts the educational process and/or jeopardizes the safety of students and others will not be tolerated. Discipline step to be determined by the Principal.
7. USE OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON - Students will not use or possess a gun, knife, or sharp items that could be used as a weapon to harm anyone. Minimum consequence: Step 5
8. USE OF DISRUPTIVE OR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ITEMS - Personal items such as valuables, skateboards, radios, walkmans, C.D.’s, lighters, matches, water guns, and other toys are NOT to be brought to school. Any disruptive item will be sent to the office.
9. VANDALISM - Students will not participate in any purposeful, malicious damage of school property nor the property of others in the building. Step to be determined by the Principal. Repayment of damages will be required.
10. STEALING/POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY - Students will not take any items that do not belong to them without permission. Stolen items must be returned and/or the cost repaid. Step to be determined by Principal
11. TRUANCY - Students with an unexcused absence from any part of the school day will be considered truant. Minimum consequence: Step 3 with time extended until school work or hours are made up.
12. BUS BEHAVIOR - Student’s conduct on multi-user carriers (buses, vans, etc.) and at their associated stop locations which are affiliated with and/or provide transportation services for St. Rose of Lima School is a direct reflection on not only St. Rose of Lima School, but also the St. Rose School community at large. As such, all rules and expectations of conduct and discipline associated with St. Rose of Lima School proper will extend to all transportation providers’ vehicles and stop locations. At school or riding a bus to and from school you are still St. Rose of Lima students and are expected to conduct yourself accordingly.
13. OTHER OFFENSES - Any other offense which in the judgment of the school staff is harmful to students, staff, or property, or which disrupts the educational process. Consequence step to be determined by the Principal.

*Special Privileges/Activities
 
The staff feels that co-curricular and extra-curricular activities should be an important part of every student’s education. The students also have a responsibility to earn the right to participate in special school related activities and events by demonstrating appropriate behavior. Special privilege activities and events include, but may not be limited to: field trips, assemblies, concerts, dances, parties, etc.
 
Behavior Contracts
 
In order to meet the special needs of specific students, individual behavior contracts may be used in conjunction with, or a replacement of, the discipline plan aforementioned. Special behavioral contracts will be written under the Principal’s discretion.
 
Suspension
 
A student suspended from school or classes has the responsibility to obtain assignments and make up any missed work. Students suspended out of school are not allowed on school grounds or at school related events or activities without the prior permission of the Principal. In-school suspension may also be signed by the Principal on a short term basis while students are on a “time-out” from class.

Dress Code
 
Learning to dress properly is part of the educational process. Students are required to wear school uniforms. A student’s dress has an effect on the school atmosphere, peer respect, attitude toward school and learning, and most importantly, the student’s own self-esteem. Clothing consistent with the Dress Code must be:

1. Comfortable, clean, unstained, hemmed, untorn clothing without holes;
2. 2. Slacks or jeans* in good repair. Slacks of “Capri” length are acceptable for girls;
3. Skirts or dresses of appropriate length;
4. Shorts or Skorts of appropriate length;
5. Footwear that is clean, whole, and appropriate. No open toed or open healed shoes. Shoes will not have more than a 1-inch heel. “Flip flops” are not
   allowed for safety reasons;
6. Conservative hairstyles/cut, of natural coloring, that is well-kept and groomed;
7. Clothing must be of appropriate fit, not too tight or too loose;
8. All shirts must be tucked in completely or hemmed so that no more than 2 inches of the shirt hangs below the belt line of the slacks, shorts or skirt.
9. Socks of ankle or knee high lengths.
    

*Students will be allowed to wear jeans on school spirit and “free” dress days providing they meet the dress code.
 
            The following are not permitted:

1. Tank tops;
2. P.E. style of clothing;
3. Dangling earrings;
4. Any clothing that is too tight or too loose (this includes the “baggy” look);
5. Make up and fingernail polish;
6. Bleached, dyed, tinted, or colored hair;
7. Hats;
8. Sunglasses;
9. Tee Shirts with art work considered not to be in good taste and are not consistent with good Christian values.
10. No tattoos including stick-on or henna.  

Uniform shirts are to be tucked inside of pants (no shorts or T-shirts for Mass). If a student is unable to keep their shirt tucked in, the shirt should be properly hemmed and will hang neatly, properly covering the student; no bare skin showing.
 
All clothes, boots and other personal belongings must be marked with the student’s name. “Lost and Found” items not claimed may be given away within a few weeks.
 
These policies and procedures have been implemented to provide a safe learning environment for all children attending St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. These policies may be modified as new un-anticipated circumstances are presented.
 
Special Note
 
In the interest of building a strong character in our students, promoting and maintaining a philosophy of modesty, we ask that parents make an effort to evaluate their own dress while on or near the school property, treating their own bodies with respect as they house our souls which belong to God. In 1 Cor 6 :19-20 we hear that our bodies are temples of the Holy Sprit and that we are to glorify God in them. Our teachers and staff will be appropriate role models for your children in this area.
 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Associated Student Body
 
All students enrolled at St. Rose of Lima are members of the Associated Student Body.

Associated Student Body Officers
 
The officers of the student body are: President, vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each class will elect a class representative who shall be members of the Executive Council and will be responsible to represent and report student activities to their class.
 
Technology
 
St. Rose provides all students with relevant technological opportunities because technology has an ever-increasing and permanent role in society. Technology is a tool with inherent interdisciplinary nature. Since it is a basic life skill, it should be integrated into areas of the curriculum. There are ethical, social and legal issues in the use of technology. We, as Catholic school educators, believe that we must prepare students from an early age in the use of technology and provide them with an understanding of its concepts and responsibilities.
 
Access to telecommunications will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases and bulletin boards throughout the world. Internet is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is provided to students who agree to act in a respectful and responsible manner. The following are not permitted:

• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
• Using obscene language
• Harassing, insulting, bullying or attacking others
• Damaging computers and computer systems
• Violating copyright laws
• Accessing materials that have not been designated for student use by an educator.

Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. Disciplinary or legal action will be taken against those who abuse this privilege.
 
We encourage our students to follow the “Rules for Online Safety” that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has set forth for both parents and their children to adopt. The child agrees to do the following:

• I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.
• I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information on the web that makes me feel uncomfortable
• I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.
• I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.
• I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault I get a message like that. If I do, I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the online service.
• I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of the day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and the appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.

 
Computer Usage
 
The use of computers at St. Rose School is a privilege and carries with it the responsibility for appropriate use. Students who do not comply with usage rules will forfeit their usage privileges. All students/parents in Grades K-6 must sign a computer usage agreement form on/by September 30^th. Completed forms are kept on file.