At El Nido Elementary School we all agree to the following:

  • Respect yourself: Do only those things that will help you to achieve a successful and healthy future.
  • Respect others: Use the lifeskills and lifelong guidelines to work with other students and all adult staff members.
  • Respect property: Take care of your things and take care of those things which we share.

School wide expectancies:

  1. Attend school daily and come on time.
  2. The school dress code must be followed. Wear appropriate school clothes.  Hats may not be worn inside at anytime.
  3. Be prepared to work everyday. Bring your notebook(binder), lined paper, school planner, pens, pencils, ruler, required textbooks and whatever equipment is required for learning to class.
  4. Do your homework nightly. 
  5. Do not bring radios, walkman, ipods, cell phones, games or toys to school.
  6. Do not engage in physical or verbal violence. Play fighting and fighting are not allowed and may result in up to five days suspension.
  7. Do not bring toys of any kind to school, including stuffed toys, cars, marbles, balls, etc. 
  8. Respect the building. Do not graffiti or deface any part of the building or other school equipment 

Rewards and Consequences

 The staff and faculty at El Nido Elementary School believe students who work hard and follow the rules at school should also reap the benefits of their efforts. Therefore, a variety of reward programs have been established that include the following:

 

·        Student of the Trimester Academic Awards

·        Caught Being Good Tickets and Prizes

·        Other: special events, dances

 

Code of Conduct

 Students at El Nido Elementary will:

      ü      respect other students, adults, and property of others

ü      behave in such a way as to maintain a positive learning environment

ü      enter classrooms quietly with all necessary materials

ü      follow directions the first time they are given

ü      be on task during class time

ü      use appropriate language at all times

ü      use playground equipment properly

 

Unfortunately, there may be some students who choose to ignore the Code of Conduct and the other rules outlined in the student handbook.  Students choosing to display unsatisfactory behavior will be dealt with according to the consequences described below, which include citations, detentions, suspensions, and loss of privilege (LOP).

 

 Consequences for Each Action  (Refer to student handbook.)

 

For minor infractions occurring in class or on the yard, or failure to arrive in a timely manner, failure to follow cafeteria or bus procedures and guidelines, students may be assigned to a community service detail. Community service may consist of working in the cafeteria to serve food and/or clean tables, school beautification projects during or after school, or other such on-campus service.

 Suspension/Expulsion

Serious infractions as listed in the California Education Code (E.C. 48900 A-K) may lead to immediate suspension or expulsion:

·         Fighting, assaulting, or threatening others

·         Vandalism

·         Stealing, extortion

·         Possession of weapons or dangerous object

·         Possession of or influence of drugs, alcohol, tobacco

·         Habitual profanity or vulgarity or obscene acts

·         Disruption of school or defiance of school staff

Playground Rules

 

Running is only allowed on grass areas.

Kick balls on grass area only.

Use the restroom and get drinks during recess, before the bell rings.

Return all equipment being used.

Line up quietly at appropriate area at the end of recess.

 

Cafeteria Rules

The following school rules have been established in order to ensure a safe and orderly cafeteria: 

Follow the directions of supervision adults.

Stay seated in assigned area.

Students are expected to use a whispering voice

Students are encouraged to eat all their food.

 

Bus Rules

1.      The bus driver is in complete charge of the bus and everyone on the bus.  Students are to follow the driver's instructions when boarding, riding or leaving the bus.  The driver will assign seats.

2.      Students are to remain seated at all times when on the bus.

3.      Students are to keep their arms, head and any personal belongings inside the bus at all times.

4.      Eating, drinking and gum chewing on the bus are not allowed.

5.      Glass containers, balloons and animals are not allowed on the bus.

6.      No objects are to be thrown or dropped from the bus.

7.      Bus aisles are to be clear at all times.

8.      Loud talking or distracting movements are prohibited at all times.

9.      Students must ride assigned buses unless notes are written by parents and special circumstances exist and you have written permission from the office.