PBIS@Stafford – Plattsburgh City School District

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	Be Safe	Be Responsible	Be Respectful
Arrival & Dismissal Areas	stay in designated areas remain on school property once arrived cross with crossing guard	dress for weather keep snow on the ground lock your bike to the bike rack or fence throw you garbage in garbage can	visit with your friends without hitting or pushing treat other people’s bikes and skateboards with care follow directions of teachers, etc. on duty
Hallways/ Stairways	walk at a reasonable rate keep hands and feet to self no open containers contact the office if visitors are seen without passes report directly to class	report dangerous activities to office or adult report others who are threatening or disrespecting others take the shortest and most convenient route to class	move quietly stay to the right as you pass use respectful language
Lockers	make sure that you are the only person who knows your combination keep only items than you need for school in your locker	keep all your belongings neatly in locker so that locker closes properly keep only your belongings in your locker plan the best times to go to your locker	give those students around you room to get to their lockers
Classroom	sit in seat walk while in classroom keep feet on floor keep hands to self keep all chair legs on floor observe fire drill rules	have necessary materials write down assignments in assignment notebook have homework completed take care of school equipment leave classroom as found	listen to individual speaking be on time raise hand to speak use appropriate language talk in audible tone be polite of others’ opinions
Bathroom	wash hands with soap and water use proper hygiene	keep papers in basket keep water off floor use proper disposal of waste products alert office to need for janitor	flush toilet turn off water leave it neat for others respect privacy of others observe time limits
Cafeteria	keep hands & feet to yourself walk to your seat in the cafeteria wash hands before eating ask lunch monitors for permission to leave the cafeteria	eat a nutritious lunch take only as much food as you will eat clean up your area when finished keep food on your tray or in your mouth ask lunch monitors if you wish to change seats	be considerate of others and use good manners talk softly to those at your lunch table use good manners while being served and waiting in line
Computers	communicate only with known individuals log off computer when finished	use for educational purposes follow Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Resources use appropriate computer programs and websites have computer pass for labs	use appropriate language/internet etiquette respect equipment be aware of others working around you access your own files/information
Library	walk slowly when passing through	know what you came to library for have a pass, sign out before you leave return books and materials on time leave the area clean, push chairs back in place	use appropriate tone of voice be aware of others working around you show respect to library staff treat books and equipment with care
P.E. Areas	lock up your belongings at all times participate in a safe manner behave appropriately in the locker rooms	be prepared for class	keep your hands to yourself listen to the announcements be a good sport treat your classmates fairly
Auditorium	keep hands and feet to self and out of the aisles walk in the aisles sit in assigned area	be on time for program follow directions of supervisor take any handouts with you leave food/drinks outside the auditorium	listen to speaker/presentation use appropriate applause participate when/if asked
Extracurricular Activities/ Dances	pay full attention to activity observe safety rules report dangerous activities to supervising adult follow directions for exiting	be on time for event bring all necessary supplies/equipment arrange for ride to arrive promptly after completion	follow directions given by supervising adult(s) use appropriate language when interacting with peers and adults treat others with respect
Health Office	all medications are to be taken to the health office bring a written order from health care provider & parental permission for any prescription or non-prescription medication to be taken at school bring all medical releases or gym excuses to health office when ill or injured, have an escort as needed, or have someone call for nurse	have a timed pass sign in and indicate time & reason have parent contact health office for any requests regarding student illness or injury return forms whenever needed or requested	report to health office when ill or injured cooperate with nurse and staff respect people and property be polite and use appropriate language ask permission to use phone
Main Office	alert office if you see a visitor without identification report dangerous activities and/or strange smells remember to sign in and out of school	let secretary know why you are in office and who sent you if not in regular attendance, bring in note explaining absence/tardiness let office know when family goes on vacation call by 8:00 to report absences/request homework	enter quietly speak in audible tone be courteous cooperate with secretaries and administrators respect other people’s property