One of the most important lessons education should teach is behavior. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the whole educational structure; it is the training that develops self-control, discipline, character, orderliness, and efficiency. It is the key to good conduct and consideration for other people.

All students should behave at school in such a manner as to reflect credit upon their school and home. They will behave responsibly, demonstrating courtesy and respect for the rights of other students and District staff. Student cooperation and respect for the property of others, including District property, is essential to maintaining safety, order, and discipline. The school is a place where positive social behavior is expected by all of the students, as well as adults.

Student behavior is observed in many areas: in the classroom, on the playground, in the halls, in the cafeteria, in the restrooms, on field trips, and on the way to and from school. It is expected that our students enjoy school, and the amount of freedom and privileges allowed to each student will depend upon each doing his/her best, and maintaining a proper order in all school activities.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW OTHERS TO LEARNAND THE TEACHER TO TEACH.

General Rules

• Students should enter and leave the building in a quiet, orderly manner at all times.
• NO GUM—Classrooms have carpet and, therefore, we ask that you not let your child bring chewing gum or sticky candy to school.
• Students are to walk at all times inside the building (including before and after school hours).
• Groups of students are to be escorted by teachers and should move quietly through the halls.
• Students are not permitted to bring toys or other personal items to school (including headsets, skateboards, MP3 players, electronic games, laser pointers, etc.). Pets are allowed after written permission has been obtained from the teacher and parent.
• "Rough-housing” or inappropriate physical contact at school will not be tolerated (whether outside or inside—including the cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, etc.)
• Students involved in fighting or throwing things such as rocks, dirt, etc. that could cause bodily injury or property damage should be sent directly to the office.
• All members of the faculty and staff are required to correct misbehavior at the time it is witnessed, regardless of who the classroom teacher may be.
• Students should show respect to ALL ADULTS in the building (including cafeteria/custodial staff and parents).
• Use of skateboards, rollerblades, and rollershoes on school property is prohibited.
• Students are prohibited from directing profanity or obscene gestures toward others.
• A student may be expelled for engaging in any form of physical contact with District employees or school volunteers who are performing their duties in actions relating to student discipline or school safety. Expelled students will be sent to Lewisville Learning Center for a designated length of time.
• Removal from the regular educational setting will result if a student makes a statement or threat that implies any form of violence against another individual.
• Removal from the regular educational setting will result if a student behaves in a manner that contains the elements of the offense of public lewdness, or engages in any sexually oriented activity that in the judgment of the principal or assistant principal is inappropriate at school or at a school-sponsored event.
• Removal from the regular education setting will result for possessing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol, illegal inhalants, or another individual’s prescription drugs.

On The Playground

• Football has been eliminated from our playground due to safety factors.
• Students are reminded to use playground equipment with the highest regard for safety.
• Teachers are required to enforce this rule.
• Nothing will be thrown except balls while on the playground.
• There will be no wrestling, “pretend” wrestling, or martial arts.
• Teachers are expected to circulate among students as a safety measure, constantly reminding students to abide by the rules.
• Students will be sent directly to the office for disciplinary action if they inflict bodily injury on another student.

In The Cafeteria

• Students are to enter the cafeteria quietly and sit four to a table.
• Students waiting in the serving line shall remain silent and keep hands/feet to themselves.
• Students may talk quietly at the table.
• Students who need something must raise their hands so that the parent volunteers may get it while the students remain seated.
• Students get up only to take trash and trays to the designated area.
• Students line up quietly to return to class.
• Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their areas.
• Any infraction of these rules can result in loss of cafeteria privileges.
• All parents having lunch with their child(ren) must sit at the visitors’ tables. Parents are to sit with their child(ren) only, no other student guests.
• NEW THIS YEAR: Parents/visitors may have lunch with students on Mondays and Fridays only.

Remember the Right Stuff

• Show respect.
• Be an active listener (Silent, Still, & Speaker-Focused).
• Have good manners.
• Exercise self-control.