Card System

Every primary teacher will use a behavior clip chart. The clip chart has 7 different levels and allows students to move up and down depending on behavior. Each day, students will begin their day on green (ready to learn). Depending upon behavior, students can either move up or move down throughout the school day.

Outstanding

Great Job Good Day

Ready to Learn

ThinkAbout It

Teacher’s Choice

Parent Contact

Student Recognition System

An integral part of our school-wide behavior initiative is to recognize the positive behavior shown by our students and staff.

● Positive points will be accumulated via DOJO and will be based on taught expectations andThe Lion Way (see below).

● Every teacher will offer one DOJO point each for homework completion, getting to school on time, and being in dress code.

● During a teacher-specified part of each week, the teacher will allow the students to redeem Dojo points for Lion Bucks (or a Lion Check).

● Lion Bucks can be redeemed weekly. Lion Bucks can be used for positive privileges as outlined by the teacher

● One option for Lion Bucks will include the privilege of visiting the Treasure Room with Mr. Kennedy in order to use the Lion Bucks on various prizes. Mr. Kennedy will create a schedule with the teachers for these visits.

● Students may also earn a R.O.A.R. Nomination to be read over the announcements. Students will be drawn at the end of each month with a chance to win a dress down day

● Each quarter, students who have not received any detentions or referrals will be rewarded with a movie in the cafeteria.

● The Lion of the Day will have special privileges in the classroom.

The Lion Way

R: Respect (others, self, property, right to learn)

O: Ownership

A:Attitude (*peaceful, positive, reflective)

R: Responsibility (homework, classwork, supplies, behavior)

S: Service

*In order to teach a peaceful attitude, the Peacebuilder principles and pledge will continue to be taught.

● Preschool staff members in charge of a child or a group of children shall be responsible for their discipline.

● St. Francis discipline policy is PBIS based and is constructive, developmentally appropriate child guidance and management techniques are used at all times, and shall include such measures as redirection, separation from problem situations, talking with the child about the situation, and positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.

● Behavior management/discipline policies and procedures shall ensure the safety, physical, and emotional well-being of all individuals on the premises.

● St. Francis school discipline applies to all persons on the premises and is restricted as follows: (1) There shall be no cruel, harsh, corporal punishment or any unusual punishments such as, but not limited to, punching, pinching, shaking, spanking, or biting. (2) No discipline shall be delegated to any other child. (3) No physical restraints shall be used to confine a child by any means other than holding a child for a short period of time, such as in a protective hug, so the child may regain control. (4) No child shall be placed in a locked room or confined in an enclosed area such as a closet, a box, or a similar cubicle. (5) No child shall be subjected to profane language, threats, derogatory remarks about himself or his family, or other verbal abuse. (6) Discipline shall not be imposed on a child for failure to eat, failure to sleep, or for toileting accidents. (7) Techniques of discipline shall not humiliate, shame, or frighten a child. (8) Discipline shall not include withholding food, rest, or toilet use, and food shall not be used as a reward for behavior. (9) Separation, when used as discipline shall be brief in duration and appropriate to the child's age and developmental ability, and the child shall be within sight and hearing of a preschool staff member in a safe, lighted, and well-ventilated space. (10) The center shall not abuse or neglect children and shall protect children from abuse and neglect while in attendance in the preschool program.

2. Play in assigned areas

3. No cell phone usage

4. Stay in morning care until you are dismissed

5. One person in the bathroom at a time

Bus

1. Listen to the bus driver

2. Stay seated when the bus is moving

3. No eating or drinking

4. Use kind words

5. Keep hands and feet to yourself

Cafeteria

1. Arrive in uniform

2. Say thank you

3. Use good manners

4. Follow adult instructions the first time

5. Use inside voice

6. Square up

Church

1. Voice Level 0 (when participation is not required)

2. Say the responses

3. Sing. (Participation)

4. Sign of peace, not mob of peace. (Only the people around you.)

5. Active listening

6. Reverent movement (No leaning on pews, stretching, loud moaning.

Hallways 7:30-3:00

1. Voice Level 1

2. Walking feet

3. Direct to destination

4. Hands to your side

Classrooms

1. Clean classroom (Discuss not writing on desks.)

2. Keep hands, feet, and belongings to self

3. Follow classroom rules

4. Respect everyone’s right to learn

Lavatory

1. One person at a time with a pass

2. Flush toilet

3. Wash hands

4. Throw away paper

5. Voice level 1

6. Respect the privacy of others

Library

1. Check books out

2. Adult supervision

3. Voice level 1

4. Come in, greet, sit down, listen to directions.

5. Thank the librarians (Encourage children to get a book.)

6. Bring other work

Music

1. Greet the teacher (Adults and students)

2. Students find their assigned seats

3. Be safe

4. Participate (Sing, talk, papers, etc.)

5. Follow directions

Art

1. Use materials only when directed

2. Use materials as they are intended

3. Voice Level 0 when teacher is talking

4. Voice Level 2 when working

5. Clean up working space

6. Stay on assigned task

Computer

1. Come in quietly at Voice Level 1

2. Work quietly without disturbing others

3. Stay on appropriate screens

4. Stay on task

5. Only print what is necessary

6. Leave equipment/space how you found it

Dismissal

1. After school activities will meet in the cafeteria.

2. Walk out with class, Voice Level 0.

3. No cell phone usage.

4. Direct to destination.

5. Students re-entering the building must walk back in with an adult.

1. Don’t run between the cars. (be respectful of property)

2. Voice level 2.

3. Grades 5-8 not permitted on the playground.

4. Line up on signal.

5. Play safely.

Indoor Recess

1. Voice level 2

2. Use desks properly ( example,no sitting on desks)

3. Listen to the recess monitor

After School Activities

1. Meet in the cafeteria

2. Remain on school property

3. If going out of building, must walk back in with the adult

4. Use sign in sheet to check-in

Transitions

1. Square up

2. Hands to side

3. Quiet voice Level 1

Phones

1 Collect in classroom

2 After 2:30 all calls made in classroom or outside.

3 Club supervisors collect phones.

PE

1. Participate and be safe

2. Teacher walk them in

3. Students report to their squads

4. Sit quietly

5. Voice level 1 in line at end of class

Arrival

1 Walk

2 Voice level 1

3 Greet teacher

4 Unpack one time

5 Begin morning work

After care

1. Meet in the cafeteria and be seated in assigned area

2. Voice level 1 upon arrival

3. Stay in gym until signed out

4. Play in assigned area

5. One person in the bathroom at a time

6. No cell phone use

STUDENT DRESS CODE 2022-23

Rationale

Our students will have a professional look that focuses their attention on learning and avoids competition in dress.

Professional, Simple, Affordable, Convenient.

Boys in Grades PreK-8

● Khaki dress pants (blue , black or tan)

● Khaki shorts may be worn below the knee and only during the months of August, September, May and June.

● Monogrammed St. Francis polo available in school office ($30….recommend at least two)

● Brown/Black belt strongly recommended

● Brown/Black dress shoes, loafers and or ALL BLACK Vans

● Hair must be neatly kept with no hair dye (pink, blue, purple, red, orange, white, yellow, green, gray are NOT permitted). No designs in the hair cuts are permitted.

● St. Francis ties (available for $5 in the office) can be worn on Mass days and other special occasions. If a tie is worn with a button down, white dress shirt is permitted.

Girls in Grades Pre-K-8

● Khaki dress pants OR khaki skirt OR blue plaid skirt OR blue plaid jumper (If a jumper is worn, a button down white dress shirt is permitted.) (Gr. Pre-K-4 only)

● Khaki shorts may be worn below the knee and only during the months of August, September, May and June.

● Monogrammed St. Francis polo available in school office ($30….recommend at least two)

● Brown/Black dress shoes and or ALL Black Vans

● brown or black belt strongly recommended

● Hair should not have any weaves of color (pink, blue, purple, red, orange, white, yellow, green, gray are NOT permitted) and should be the natural hair color.

Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Pants must be worn at the waist. All clothing must be the proper size. No skin-tight pants or shirts may be worn at any time. Uniform shorts are not part of the St. Francis School uniform.

Sweaters

Students in all grades may wear solid color sweaters in white, black, dark green, gray or navy blue when the weather is cold. No hoods are permitted on sweaters.

Jewelry

Students may wear one set of post earrings. They may not extend beyond the earlobe. No dangling or hoop earrings may be worn. A simple watch may be worn to school.

Make-up

Make-up including lip shine or lip gloss and fingernail polish other than clear polish may not be worn. False nails are not permitted.

Tattoos

No visible tattoos, permanent or temporary, are permitted.

Physical Education Dress Code

Shirt and shorts available at the school ($15 each). Shoes worn on gym days should be safe for physical activity and have a rubber sole.

Non-Uniform Days

Occasionally, we have non-uniform days for the students (including on the student’s birthday). Clothing selected for these days must always be neat and in keeping with the code of modesty and respect that we support as a Catholic school. Clothing should never be tight, revealing or suggestive. Students should not have tears or rips above their pockets on dress down days. “Skinny” jeans may not be worn to school on dress down days.

Additional Dress Code Policies

If a child is not dressed according to the dress code in K-4, the student will miss the morning recess. If the student is in 5-8, he/she will lose their lunch recess. The final decision as to whether or not a child is in violation of the dress code lies with St. Francis School. Parents are asked to be responsible to see that students come to school in the complete, correct uniform.

St. Francis School is not responsible for lost or stolen uniforms.

Breakfast And Lunch Program

St. Francis School participates in the Diocesan Breakfast and Hot Lunch Program in connection with the Federal Lunch Program. Additionally, through our Culinary Arts and Horticultural programs, we will be offering free healthy options for students. Breakfast and a hot lunch will be provided for all students at no cost. through our Culinary Arts and Horticultural programs, we will be offering free healthy options in addition to the

Parents are required to complete an Income Verification Form so that St. Francis School can provide required information for this program.

A menu and order form is sent home prior to the beginning of the month. Please look at the menu with your child. It is important that students eat lunch so that they are fueled up and ready to learn in the afternoon. If the cafeteria is serving food that your child will not eat, please pack a lunch for that day. You may order breakfast and lunch for as many or as few days as you wish. The order form needs to be returned so that cafeteria personnel know how much food to prepare.

Preschool students will be participating in family style lunch which is encouraged as an ongoing learning opportunity for our students.

Students are free to pack and bring a lunch to school. Please remember that students are not permitted to bring pop to school. Please avoid using glass bottles and cans. Also, please remember that only fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods, pretzels, baked chips, or popcorn may be brought as snacks.

ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL DISMISSAL PLAN

2:55pm- 1st Bell- Bus riders and Elementary students (K-4) go to the gym and will be dismissed from the Gym.

3:00pm- 2nd Bell- Parent pick up and Walkers will be dismissed. (walkers must have permission slip signed in order to be allowed to get dismissed from the building)

Middle school students who are parent pick up will remain in their homeroom until dismissal staff radio’s teacher with directions

After School Activities: Students attending after school activities will walk with their teachers and the students attending extended day to the cafeteria.

Detentions: Detentions will be served in the library from 2:35 to 3:15. All students will be dismissed from detention at the parking lot exit.

*There will be no parking lot access between 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

*Please do not park on the left side of Myron Avenue or on the sidewalk as this will clog up the lane and make it unsafe for your child.