Wailuku Elementary General School Expectations
1. Be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Positive in your actions.
2. Supervision is provided on campus from 7:00 AM. The school day begins at 7:45 AM. Be on time.
3. Attendance is mandatory. Students should not have more than fifteen (15) absences, excused or unexcused in one school year.
4. Wear a uniform t-shirt, comfortable shorts/pants/skirts, and footwear that are appropriate for school.
5. Bring to school only what is required by the teacher or counselor. NO weapons, air guns, pocket knives, fireworks, matches or lighters, electronic equipment/toys, skateboards, wheelies, animals or any illegal possessions are acceptable on campus. Possession of anything which shoots a projectile (ie slingshot, liquid squirt gun) may result in a one year suspension from school. Refer to Chapter 19.
6. Be respectful towards others. Swearing, name calling, teasing or any kind of harassment will not be tolerated.
7. Play only in authorized areas at the park and campus. Ball playing is restricted to the park.
8. When playing games, play safe & be fair. Do not play to win another person’s property.
9. Respect school property.
10. Keep our school clean. Place litter in the trash cans around school.
No gum chewing. Eating in class is allowed only when it is a class activity connected to a lesson or planned reward for a goal that was set and achieved. Sugary snacks be kept to a minimum. Snacks are allowed in the cafeteria during morning recess.
11. Use the restroom properly. Do not loiter there.
12. School ends at 2:00 PM daily, except on Wednesdays at 1:15 PM. After School supervision is provided at the staff parking lot and the fire lane. All students not in an after school program must leave the school grounds 20 minutes after the day ends. Supervision is NOT provided at the Wailuku Park.
13. Cell phones must be off during school hours and may be used after the end of the school day.
Behavior Expectations
Before School Starts
1. Kindergarteners, first graders and second graders may play quietly on the grassy area in front of their classrooms.
2. Third, fourth and fifth graders may play on the May Day field. Students are not allowed on the lanai outside the rooms.
3. Students having breakfast at the cafeteria are to follow the lunch room behavior rules.
4. Once on campus, do not leave the campus (Do not go to the park).
Walkways
1. Stay on the walkways.
2. Walk quietly while passing classrooms when school is in session.
Walking to and from Recess
1. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
2. Stay on the sidewalk and quietly walk past classrooms.
3. Walk inside of the crosswalk and the orange cones when crossing the road.
At the Playground
1. Respect others’ personal space and feelings.
2. Play fighting, wrestling and gymnastics are not allowed.
3. Follow the playground equipment rules.
4. Jump ropes are only used for jumping.
5. Run in the field, not around the equipment or restrooms.
6. At the end of recess, freeze when the first whistle blow. Quickly and quietly line-up as directed when the second whistle blow.
7. Drink water and use the restroom before the bell rings.
Playground Equipment Rules
1. Large playground equipment may be used by boys on ODD calendar days and by girls on EVEN calendar days.
2. Students are to go down the slide feet first in a seated position.
3. Tag or running is not allowed on or around the play equipment. Students are to run on the field (grass) area only.
4. No pushing and jumping off any part of the equipment.
Boundaries at the Park
1. Stay inside of the fenced areas and away from the bushes.
2. No playing, no loitering around the restrooms.
3. If balls should go outside of the boundary, seek an adult for assistance.
4. Avoid muddy areas.
5. Jump ropes are to be used on the court next to the batting cage.
Boundaries at the May Day Field
1. Stay away from the classrooms. Do not pass the yellow lines along the sidewalk.
2. Do not pass the flagpole in front of the school.
Using Restrooms
1. Students do not use adult restrooms.
2. Do not play or yell in the restrooms.
3. Remember to flush the toilet and wash your hands when you are done.
Assembly Guidelines
1. Go to the restroom before the assembly.
2. Arrive promptly for the scheduled event.
3. Be considerate of others. Give your attention to the speaker or performer.
4. Listen and learn.
5. Show your appreciation and respect by clapping and watching. NO booing or whistling.
Dining Room Rules
1. Sit quietly at your table.
2. Raise your hand if you need help.
3. Ask for permission to use the restroom.
4. Wait for an adult to excuse your table for recess.
5. Finish your food and drink in the cafeteria before leaving.
6. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
7. Cross your arms and rest your head to get ready to be excused to recess.
Bus Safety
1. Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
2. Use a quiet voice and speak only with your immediate seatmates.
3. No teasing.
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself – no physical contact with others.
5. Listen to the driver and adults for instructions.
6. Keep the bus clean.
7. Stay seated until instructed to stand and exit.
8. Students who apply for school transportation are expected to abide by the passenger safety code which is included in the bus application.
9. Students are required to present their bus pass every time they ride the bus.
Bicycles
1. Bicycles should be secured by students to the bicycle racks outside of Building A.
2. Students must bring their own locks.
3. State law requires all bike riders under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. (HRS 291C-150)
Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action is taken when students do not follow school rules and behavior expectations. One or more of these steps may be taken depending on the infraction, age of the child, and the judgment of the adult in charge.
1. Warning or reprimand
2. Time out
The following actions are accompanied by parent notification from the teacher or counselor. If a written notice is sent home, it is to be acknowledged by parent signature and returned to school the following day.
1. Removal of privileges
2. Confiscation of items
3. Parent/Teacher Conference
4. Detention
5. Suspension (in school or home) determined by Administration
6. One year suspension for possession of air guns/bb guns (guns are defined as any device with projectile).
Please review the Chapter 19 handout (Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches & Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Police Interviews & Arrests, and Restitution for Vandalism and Negligence).
Wailuku Elementary General School Rules and Behavior Expectations Agreement 2020 - 2021
Please detach this section and return completed to your child’s teacher tomorrow.
Please Print Student’s Name: ____________________________
Homeroom Teacher’s Name: _____________________________
Grade:_____ Home Room number:______
I have read the Wailuku Elementary General School Rules and Behavior Expectations as well as the Chapter 19 handout and reviewed them with my child.
Print Parent/Guardian’s name: __________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian : __________________________________
Date: _____________________
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1. Be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Positive in your actions.
2. Supervision is provided on campus from 7:00 AM. The school day begins at 7:45 AM. Be on time.
3. Attendance is mandatory. Students should not have more than fifteen (15) absences, excused or unexcused in one school year.
4. Wear a uniform t-shirt, comfortable shorts/pants/skirts, and footwear that are appropriate for school.
5. Bring to school only what is required by the teacher or counselor. NO weapons, air guns, pocket knives, fireworks, matches or lighters, electronic equipment/toys, skateboards, wheelies, animals or any illegal possessions are acceptable on campus. Possession of anything which shoots a projectile (ie slingshot, liquid squirt gun) may result in a one year suspension from school. Refer to Chapter 19.
6. Be respectful towards others. Swearing, name calling, teasing or any kind of harassment will not be tolerated.
7. Play only in authorized areas at the park and campus. Ball playing is restricted to the park.
8. When playing games, play safe & be fair. Do not play to win another person’s property.
9. Respect school property.
10. Keep our school clean. Place litter in the trash cans around school.
No gum chewing. Eating in class is allowed only when it is a class activity connected to a lesson or planned reward for a goal that was set and achieved. Sugary snacks be kept to a minimum. Snacks are allowed in the cafeteria during morning recess.
11. Use the restroom properly. Do not loiter there.
12. School ends at 2:00 PM daily, except on Wednesdays at 1:15 PM. After School supervision is provided at the staff parking lot and the fire lane. All students not in an after school program must leave the school grounds 20 minutes after the day ends. Supervision is NOT provided at the Wailuku Park.
13. Cell phones must be off during school hours and may be used after the end of the school day.
Behavior Expectations
Before School Starts
1. Kindergarteners, first graders and second graders may play quietly on the grassy area in front of their classrooms.
2. Third, fourth and fifth graders may play on the May Day field. Students are not allowed on the lanai outside the rooms.
3. Students having breakfast at the cafeteria are to follow the lunch room behavior rules.
4. Once on campus, do not leave the campus (Do not go to the park).
Walkways
1. Stay on the walkways.
2. Walk quietly while passing classrooms when school is in session.
Walking to and from Recess
1. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
2. Stay on the sidewalk and quietly walk past classrooms.
3. Walk inside of the crosswalk and the orange cones when crossing the road.
At the Playground
1. Respect others’ personal space and feelings.
2. Play fighting, wrestling and gymnastics are not allowed.
3. Follow the playground equipment rules.
4. Jump ropes are only used for jumping.
5. Run in the field, not around the equipment or restrooms.
6. At the end of recess, freeze when the first whistle blow. Quickly and quietly line-up as directed when the second whistle blow.
7. Drink water and use the restroom before the bell rings.
Playground Equipment Rules
1. Large playground equipment may be used by boys on ODD calendar days and by girls on EVEN calendar days.
2. Students are to go down the slide feet first in a seated position.
3. Tag or running is not allowed on or around the play equipment. Students are to run on the field (grass) area only.
4. No pushing and jumping off any part of the equipment.
Boundaries at the Park
1. Stay inside of the fenced areas and away from the bushes.
2. No playing, no loitering around the restrooms.
3. If balls should go outside of the boundary, seek an adult for assistance.
4. Avoid muddy areas.
5. Jump ropes are to be used on the court next to the batting cage.
Boundaries at the May Day Field
1. Stay away from the classrooms. Do not pass the yellow lines along the sidewalk.
2. Do not pass the flagpole in front of the school.
Using Restrooms
1. Students do not use adult restrooms.
2. Do not play or yell in the restrooms.
3. Remember to flush the toilet and wash your hands when you are done.
Assembly Guidelines
1. Go to the restroom before the assembly.
2. Arrive promptly for the scheduled event.
3. Be considerate of others. Give your attention to the speaker or performer.
4. Listen and learn.
5. Show your appreciation and respect by clapping and watching. NO booing or whistling.
Dining Room Rules
1. Sit quietly at your table.
2. Raise your hand if you need help.
3. Ask for permission to use the restroom.
4. Wait for an adult to excuse your table for recess.
5. Finish your food and drink in the cafeteria before leaving.
6. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
7. Cross your arms and rest your head to get ready to be excused to recess.
Bus Safety
1. Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
2. Use a quiet voice and speak only with your immediate seatmates.
3. No teasing.
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself – no physical contact with others.
5. Listen to the driver and adults for instructions.
6. Keep the bus clean.
7. Stay seated until instructed to stand and exit.
8. Students who apply for school transportation are expected to abide by the passenger safety code which is included in the bus application.
9. Students are required to present their bus pass every time they ride the bus.
Bicycles
1. Bicycles should be secured by students to the bicycle racks outside of Building A.
2. Students must bring their own locks.
3. State law requires all bike riders under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. (HRS 291C-150)
Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action is taken when students do not follow school rules and behavior expectations. One or more of these steps may be taken depending on the infraction, age of the child, and the judgment of the adult in charge.
1. Warning or reprimand
2. Time out
The following actions are accompanied by parent notification from the teacher or counselor. If a written notice is sent home, it is to be acknowledged by parent signature and returned to school the following day.
1. Removal of privileges
2. Confiscation of items
3. Parent/Teacher Conference
4. Detention
5. Suspension (in school or home) determined by Administration
6. One year suspension for possession of air guns/bb guns (guns are defined as any device with projectile).
Please review the Chapter 19 handout (Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches & Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Police Interviews & Arrests, and Restitution for Vandalism and Negligence).
Wailuku Elementary General School Rules and Behavior Expectations Agreement 2020 - 2021
Please detach this section and return completed to your child’s teacher tomorrow.
Please Print Student’s Name: ____________________________
Homeroom Teacher’s Name: _____________________________
Grade:_____ Home Room number:______
I have read the Wailuku Elementary General School Rules and Behavior Expectations as well as the Chapter 19 handout and reviewed them with my child.
Print Parent/Guardian’s name: __________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian : __________________________________
Date: _____________________
TEACHERS - RETAIN IN Cumulative Folder
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