1	EAST MILLSBORO ELEMENTARY BE RESPONSIBLE , DO YOUR BEST, HELP THE REST
2	GOALS: East Millsboro will be a safe and orderly school for everyone who comes here. Students will increase achievement in reading writing Math Social Studies & Science
3	How can I help meet these goals? Attendance Behavior Working hard on school work every day Follow the rules Be respectful, be responsible, Be ready!
4	Attendance: Attend school every day on time unless you are sick. If you have to miss school, bring a note explaining why you missed school. Parent notes are allowed for ten (10) days of absences. Don’t get “unexcused absences” for not bringing notes or for missing too many days. Arrive on time. 7:55. Three late days count as an absence.
5	Behavior: Remember, you are responsible for your behavior. Follow the Student Code of Conduct. Follow classroom rules and school rules. Cooperate with your teachers and other adults. Follow the laws of the State of Delaware. Be a student with good character.
6	Behavior Agreement Each student signs a “Behavior Agreement” The “Behavior Agreement” says that you understand the rules of your classroom, the school, and the bus. If you don’t understand something, you need to ask. Pay careful attention to the following slides about behavior so you will know just what to do in school and on the bus.
7	House Bill 322 Police will be Involved: Assault against another student or school worker What is an assault? Intentionally causing injury. Using a pencil to stab or poke is considered an assault. Extortion What is extortion? Threatening others for goods or money. Terroristic threatening and bomb threats Possession of an unlawful controlled substance (drug)
8	House Bill 171 A safe school does not have any weapons, or look-alike weapons, brought to school. --This includes: plastic or toy- guns, knives, BB guns, and swords, and razor blades. House Bill 171 was passed to help make schools safer. Any student who brings a weapon to school could be expelled for one(1) year--180 days.
9	Sexual Harassment No one should put his or her hands on another person in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable No one should make inappropriate comments, jokes, or drawings about another person or their body. If someone bothers you at school or on the bus, report it to a teacher, the counselor, or an administrator.
10	Watch your Words Carefully! No-Verbal threats involving injury/ harm No Cussing Teasing will not be tolerated. If you provoke someone, then the police may determine it is harassment. This includes words, telephone, and mail. Control Your Anger- Seek help from adults or the peace bridge Don’t say “something” that leads to a suspension!
11	Suspensions can result from Cheating Stealing Assaults Disrespectfulness Disrupting the learning Inappropriate Language Sexual Harassment Drugs/ Smoking / matches Threats Not Following the school rules!
12	Fieldtrips and Bus The rules for school apply to school related trips and school bus travel
13	Electronics Games/ CDs/ DVD Players / laser pointers, Cell Phones must remain at home !
14	Dress for Academic Success Clothes that distract from learning are not appropriate – this includes: No! beltless/ and sagging pants No! short shorts (use rule of thumb) No! muscle shirts/ tank tops No! exposed midriffs!! No! untied or unbuckled shoes
15	Rules for the Internet
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17	Work hard in school every day A good student Listens to the teacher Looks at the teacher when he or she is talking Completes work in class and uses time wisely Completes homework every night Treats others with respect and gets along with others Comes prepared for class every day Asks for help Has good character Dresses for success
18	Attitude + Ambition= Achievement
19	Other Rewards for Students Ribbons for Perfect Attendance for the marking period Ribbons for Good Behavior for the marking period Kids With Character rewards on the School T.V. program “Caught You Being Good” Certificates/ coupons Rewards from your teacher Governor’s Student of the Month
20	East Millsboro Elementary Be responsible Do your best, and Help the rest. Have a great year!