School Rules

The behavior policies of Live Oak Elementary School are designed to ensure that each student has the opportunity to learn in a safe and secure environment. Our aim is to develop responsibility, citizenship, and respect for others.

Each teacher has a classroom behavior policy and an appropriate reinforcement system. This policy will be communicated to parents at the beginning of the year at Back-to-School Night.

The school-wide behavior policy emphasizes positive campus behaviors and eliminates those behaviors that are unsafe and/or disruptive. To achieve these goals, the following school rules have been established:

  • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
  • Take care of and protect our school.
  • Show respect for others. Play Safe! Play Fair!
  • Know and follow all the rules.

Failure to follow the rules may result in a warning, a recess detention, an office referral, a school suspension, and in extreme cases a school expulsion. A Reason for Suspension list is given to each student and parent at the beginning of the year in the “Annual Notices to Parents” handbook.

Detention

School personnel may give a student a detention for any of the following reasons:

  • Defiance or not following directions
  • Not keeping hands, feet and objects to themselves
  • Throwing rocks or any other items
  • Unsafe play (misuse of equipment, climbing fences, etc.)
  • In unauthorized areas
  • Failure to line up at the bell
  • Being disrespectful (yelling, calling names, etc.)
  • Threats or Fighting
  • Violation of cafeteria rules, or other violations

Based on the severity of the behavior, the school administrator, teachers or noon aides may counsel the student, assign a detention or send the student to the office with an office referral.

Office Referral Policy and Suspension

School personnel will write an Office Referral for the following unsatisfactory conduct to students:

  • Failure to follow directions or violation of school or class rules
  • Class disruption
  • Disrespect or defiance of authority
  • Leaving class without permission
  • Destruction of School or Private Property
  • Fighting
  • Theft or tampering with property of others
  • Threats or highly inappropriate comments
  • Profanity or offensive language
  • Possession of an inappropriate item
  • Excessive absences or tardiness
  • Use/possession of a controlled substance

Actions and recommendations will be taken by the Principal or designee. A child may be suspended based on the severity or the frequency of the act committed. A student may be suspended after accumulating three office referrals. Students will contact their parents to inform them of their misbehavior.

Playground Rules

  1. Use playground equipment properly (swings, slides, monkey bars, rings, crossbars).
  2. Follow games rules (tetherball, handball, basketball, soccer, etc.)
  3. Tackling, tag, and wrestling or rough play are not allowed.
  4. Red balls are for bouncing and throwing only.
  5. Bouncing balls against the buildings is prohibited except in designated areas for handball.
  6. Get a drink of water or use the restroom before the bell signals the end of recess.
  7. Line up silently as soon as the bell rings. Running, throwing or bouncing of balls, or getting drinks after the bell rings is not permitted.
  8. Walk on all concrete and asphalt areas. No running allowed in these areas.
  9. Show respect for people and property through language and behavior.
  10. Resolve your own minor conflicts whenever possible before requesting help from the school staff. Student Conflict managers are available during recess to assist in resolving conflicts. Steps to use: stop and think; talk honestly; listen and discuss; or ignore the situation.
  11. Walk quietly around classroom areas.
  12. Knocking on doors to offer help to teachers is disruptive and not allowed unless you have made previous arrangements with the teacher.
  13. Gum is not permitted at school.

Cafeteria Rules

  • Speak using inside voices
  • Remain seated at your table
  • Never throw food
  • Raise hand for permission to be dismissed
  • Clean your area before leaving
  • Always walk in the cafeteria, no running
  • SNACKS may only be eaten at recess time in the designated area. (No food allowed on the playground)

Students are asked to eat a well-balanced lunch daily and must spend a minimum of ten minutes for lunch before being dismissed. Parents of students that refuse to eat lunch on a regular basis will be notified. School breakfast and lunches are available at NO COST to our students. Children are also welcome to bring sack lunches from home. Water and juice may be purchased for 30 cents. We do discourage the bringing of soda cans and Hot Cheetos to school. Breakfast is served from 8:05 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at no cost to our students. Parents are not allowed inside the lunch room during lunch hour.

Items not Permitted at School

Certain items are not permitted at school because either the law prohibits it, or district or school policy dictates it.

Please assure that the following items are not in your child’s possession:

  • Weapons of any kind – or any item that resembles or can be used as a weapon
  • Illegal substances: tobacco, alcohol, marihuana, drugs and paraphernalia
  • Over the Counter or prescription medications in student’s possession
  • Chewing gum, sunflower seeds, candy, Super Lucas or Lucas candy
  • Scooters, skateboards, Skate shoes or Rollerblades, including Heely’s
  • Shocking pens, laser pointers, cigarette lighters, stink bombs, and any dangerous objects
  • Radios, Walkmans, CD players, iPods, MP3s and other electronic devices
  • Electronic games such as Game boy, PSP, mini DVD players, etc.
  • Pokemon cards or other type of trading cards such as Yugi-Oh cards
  • Any toys brought to school from home without teacher’s and parent permission
  • Magazines, CD’s, or DVD’s with pictures, drawings or language inappropriate for school activities
  • Excessive amounts of money or cash that are not needed for school purposes
  • Any other items not listed in here that may cause disruption to any school activities

All personal items brought to school are the student’s responsibility.
The school is not responsible for lost, damage or stolen items.

Cell Phones

Students are allowed to carry cellular phones but may only be used before or after school. Students must keep phones off at all times during class. A misuse or a disturbance caused by such devices will result in confiscation and possible disciplinary action. The object will be returned to a parent or guardian. The school is not responsible for locating, repairing or replacing such device. Parents and students are responsible for the loss or misuse of cell phones.

Students' Personal Belongings

Children like to bring personal belongings to school. It is highly recommended that the children not bring items of great personal value. Personal toys are not permitted. If your child’s teacher gives permission, toys can be brought for “in classroom” activities only. The school is not responsible for the loss of any personal items brought to the school.

Placing your child’s name in his/her clothing is a good way to assure easy identification and proof that a specific item belongs to your child. It is advisable to mark any school materials of personal nature: school bags, notebooks, rulers, jackets, and sweaters. Students missing clothing items should check the Lost and Found rack outside the office.

Student Materials (Library Items)

Students are required to take care of school textbooks and materials. Students and parents are allowed to take student textbooks home to enhance the educational process and to assist with homework, but they must have teacher permission and must bring the textbooks back every day. Parents and students are responsible to fix or replace damaged or lost materials.

Riding Bicycles to School

  • Students in third grade and above may ride their bicycles to school with written parent permission.
  • It is required that students have a lock for their bicycle.
  • ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR A BICYCLE HELMET WHILE RIDING A BICYCLE. IT IS THE LAW.
  • Bikes will be confiscated if a student does not wear or carry a helmet.
  • Students must walk their bicycles at the crosswalk, the sidewalk and on campus at all times.
  • Bicycles must be locked into the rack with a chain when the student arrives at school.
  • Failure to follow safety rules will result in loss of bicycle riding privileges.
  • Scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, shoes with wheels are not allowed on campus.