Expectations for Students

Behavior Expectations

The elementary school has three simple requests of all students. They are encouraged to follow these behavioral guidelines at all times while on school premises. They are: Be safe Be responsible Be respectful In accordance with the PYP Learner Profile and the PYP attitudes, students are expected to show caring, cooperative, respectful behavior towards others. Children learn better when they are part of a safe, supportive environment. Inappropriate behaviors, such as bullying are not tolerated and such behaviors come with immediate consequences. Bullying is… - Deliberate - Hurtful - Repeated Bullying can be… - Physical – hitting, kicking, taking or damaging belongings - Verbal – name-calling, insulting, making threats - Indirect/Emotional – spreading nasty stories, excluding from groups, making someone feel uncomfortable or scared Bullying isn’t cool, it’s cruel! Therefore…there is no place for bullying at FDR. Behavior Notices We acknowledge that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. When there is an incident or situation at school, teachers and/or administration may use a Behavior Notice to inform parents and ask for their cooperation in addressing the situation. We encourage parents to discuss the incident with their child, sign the Behavior Notice, and return it to school the next day. A child who receives 3 Behavior Notices in a given academic year will be placed on a formal Behavior Contract. If the child’s behavior does not improve the child will be placed on a Letter of Concern for Behavior and may be asked to leave the school.

School Attendance

Attendance  Students are expected to attend school everyday and arrive on time!  Consistent attendance enables students to keep up with classroom learning expectations and enjoy fully the varied classroom activities.  According to board policy, the principal must review each case involving students who are absent for more than 10 days a semester (whether excused or unexcused). Absence  When students are absent, they are required to bring a written excuse from parents explaining the reason for their absence.  We ask that you schedule all out-of-school activities, such as dental and doctor appointments or music lessons, after school hours.  If you need to take your child out of school for any reason during the school year, you are asked to submit a letter to the principal. Tardiness  Parents are strongly encouraged to see that their children arrive on time for school each day.  If students come to school by car, parents should make provision for heavy traffic and road construction.  Frequent tardiness is not acceptable and prevents students from starting the school day properly.  If a student consistently arrives late, a letter is sent to the parents with a copy to the student’s file and additional consequences may be applied.   Authorization to Leave School  For security reasons, if a student must leave school during the day, the parent is required to obtain an authorization form from the elementary office.  After it is signed by the appropriate school personnel, the completed form must be presented to the gate guards when the student leaves campus. Extended Leaves  The school strongly encourages parents to plan all family vacations during regularly scheduled school breaks so that children do not miss school.  When students are absent from school for an extended time, they miss important instruction and educational interactions with teachers and classmates.  Teachers are not required to prepare additional supplemental materials for the students to make up except in the case of extended illness.  Furthermore, students who leave early for vacations will not receive their report card until they return. Temporary or Permanent Withdrawal  Parents are asked to complete the Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office when a student is temporarily or permanently withdrawing from Colegio Roosevelt.  The elementary office will then prepare the necessary student documents and expedite the withdrawal process.

Computer Ethics and Security

The FDR Technology Department encourages students to use our computing resources for their academic activities at FDR. We want to make students aware that all their activities are being monitored and recorded, so proper technology etiquette is in their best interest. Each year students, parents and teachers are asked to read and agree to follow the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): The Kinder - Grade 2 AUP states: 1. I will use the computers and Internet for schoolwork and learning activities only. 2. When using the computers, I will: • use good manners • use appropriate language • not be hurtful to others • speak in English 3. I will treat all technology equipment with care. 4. If I don’t know how to use any part of the computer equipment, I will ask for help. 5. I will only login using my username. I will not touch other people’s files without their permission. 6. I will only use the Internet for learning activities: • I am not allowed to search the Internet • I will talk to my teachers or parents if I feel uncomfortable with information I find in the computer. 7. I will print only when I have permission to do so. 8. I will teach my parents how to have fun and learn things on the computer and Internet. The Grade 3 – Grade 5 AUP states: 1. I will use respectful behavior when using technology at school. 2. I will be respectful when using technology to communicate with and about members of the Roosevelt community, whether in or outside of school. 3. I will treat all technology equipment with care and be responsible while using it. 4. If I don’t know how to use any part of the computer equipment, I will ask for help. 5. I will keep my password private (even from my best friends) and I will respect other people’s passwords. I realize that I am required to share my password with my teachers. 6. I will not open, delete, move or modify other people’s files without their permission. 7. I understand that my work on the computer is not private and that my activities while using technology may be monitored and recorded. 8. I will use the computer primarily for appropriate learning activities: a. I understand that I am allowed to search the Internet using school databases, and I will use other search engines only with the permission of a teacher. b. I will only stream video, download files, listen to music, or use video chat for academic purposes. c. I will only play educational games that are made available through the school website d. I will only view, send or display appropriate messages or pictures. e. I will talk to my teachers or parents if I feel uncomfortable with information I find in the computer. f. I will not share personal information about myself or anyone else on the Internet. This includes last name, address, phone number, photograph, family information, etc. 9. I will only use my cell phone after school, and I will use it with respect. I will not talk on my cell phone in the media center at any time. 10. I will not bring any other hand-held technology to school. 11. I will only use technology for academic purposes during class time. I know that access to non-academic, personal web-pages (including social networks) takes second place to academic use.) 12. I will print only when I have permission to do so. 13. I will cite the sources of the images or text I use in my projects and will respect copyright laws. 14. I understand that if I don’t follow any part of this policy, my technology privileges may be restricted and I may face further consequences as decided by the school administration. 15. I will comunícate with my parents about how I use technology (and maybe teach them a thing or two!)

Electronics

Students may NOT bring electronic devices to school (such as MP3 Players, hand-held games, IPODS, etc.) Teachers may confiscate the electronic devices if they are brought to school. In such cases the item will be passed on to the principal and kept for a period of three school days. The item will be locked in a secure place and returned to the parents who will be expected to come to school and collect the item. Cell Phones  We suggest that students do not bring cell phones to school. However, if students do bring them to school, they may only use their cell phones before and after school, and during lunch-recess in the office only. At all other times, cell phones must be turned off.

Playground Expectations

Colegio Roosevelt has a wonderful playground and playing fields that offer students numerous opportunities for sports and recreation. Students are expected to use appropriate behavior on the playground, respecting the rights of all students to have fun in a safe environment.

Student Safety

Bikes, Skateboards, Roller Skates, and Roller Shoes - Students may not ride bikes or skateboards, or wear roller skates or roller shoes on campus at any time during shool, after school, or on weekends. Dangerous Toys - Students are not allowed to bring items to school that might be hazardous or interfere with instruction. Play guns or knives and electronic devices (such as radios, tape players, virtual pets) may be taken away if brought to school.

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