Green Mountain Elementary School

Student Responsibilities
 

• Follow school-wide expectations = Respectful, Responsible and Safe
• Understand that the purpose of Green Mountain is for learning and that each student must show effort toward reaching the learning objectives set forth by the teacher.
   

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
 

• Read over the school expectations with your child.
• Send your children to school on time, well rested, in weather-appropriate clothing, and with necessary supplies.
• Discuss with your children courteous behaviors, responsibilities for following adult directions, and respecting property of others.
• Understand that all persons must, upon request, identify themselves to any School district personnel or authorities in the school building, on the school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on school buses.
• Contact the school if you have a concern. 
   

Teacher Responsibilities
 

• Read and discuss rules, procedures, and expectations with students during the first two weeks of school.
• Review rules, procedures, and expectations with students throughout the school year.
• Consistently enforce expectations.
• Keep accurate documentation of student behavior.
• Contact parents/guardians when behavior interferes with the student’s education or the education of others.
• Ensure the parent/guardian is contacted by the school when severe behaviors occur.

In-Building Movement

Goal: Quiet, clean, and orderly hallway movement.
 

Expectations

1. Students will walk quietly and quickly to their destinations.
2. Students will line up quietly by doorways while waiting for entry into classrooms.
3. Passes will be used at all times, unless students are passing to daily programs or support.
4. Students will follow all adult directions.
    

Lunchtime

Goal: Mealtime is a quiet and polite activity, where people display proper manners and show respect for others.

Expectations

1. Students enter the gym from recess, get their lunch, and sit at their class table.
2. Students will be courteous and cooperative with lunchroom personnel.
3. Students will pick up after themselves and dispose of waste in trashcans.
4. Students will follow all adult directions.
    

Restroom

Goal: The restroom is for clean, quick, and quiet use.

Expectations

1. Passes will be used at all times.
2. Students will keep the restroom clean and tidy.
3. The restroom will not be used for visiting or playing.
4. Students will follow all adult directions.

We recognize that student dress and appearance are the primary responsibilities of the parent/guardian. However, dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems, cause a disruption or create an immediate or substantial risk of disruption at school or at sponsored activities.

See full Dress Code Policy 3224 on the district website

Goal:  Students will have fun at recess and follow our school wide expectations (Be Respectful, Responsible and Safe) to ensure they play safely and fairly. 

Expectations:

• All students follow a consistent set of rules taught by the playground assistant, PE and classroom teachers.
• Students choose from three options to resolve conflicts that include: Walk, Talk, Rock-Paper-Sissors.
• Equipment is available for student use. Students are expected to take care of equipment and return it when finished.

Refer to  Playground Duties/Rules

Goal: All students will arrive on time to school by the official 9:00 am start time.

Expectations

1. Classroom doors open @ 8:50 am.
2. When students arrive, they line up outside their classroom doors. 
3. Breakfast is available to students at 8:55 am.
4. Classroom doors close at 9:00 am. 
5. Students who arrive after 9:00 am will need to check in at the front office. 

Goal: Students dismissed at the end of the day will move in a safe and orderly manner.

Expectations

1. Students must leave the grounds at dismissal unless they are in an after school activity.
2. Students will walk directly to busses and line up to board.
3. Walkers will leave school grounds at dismissal times, stay on the sidewalk, and cross at the appropriate crosswalk.
4. For parent transportation, students will meet you in the parent pick-up zone.

When a student plans to go home a different way than what is normal, parents/guardians must contact the office by 3:00 pm on MTWF and no later than 1:30 pm on Thursdays. If a student is riding a different bus, a parent/guardian must contact the office with the person’s name they are going to and the specific bus stop that your child will be getting off at. Unless the office hears otherwise, students will go home their regular way.

Last-minute plans do occur, so please call the office as early as possible.

Students are NOT allowed to use the phone at the end of the day to make last minute arrangements. Arrangements should be made before coming to school.

At school all devices must be kept in backpacks (at your own risk) at all times.  

Cell phones may be used after school hours. Please do not count on contacting your child through their cell phone. Please notify the office of any emergency situation, especially if it requires your student leaving early.

All students must sign a Student User Consent/Release Form before using the computers at school. Consequences will be given for misusing the devices. 

Chromebooks are important learning tools and are used almost daily across grade levels. Students create documents, slides, and a variety of other projects. The Internet is used to practice academic skills as well as to conduct research. Chromebooks are also used to conduct all levels of testing for classroom, district, and statewide assessments.

See full Digital Resources Policy/Procedure 2022, 2022P, 2022F1 and Student Personal Technology Devices 3250 on the district’s policy page.

Goal: No one shall interfere with the learning of others. Green Mountain will be a safe place that is free of violence, weapons and illegal substances.

Severe behavior is behavior that is considered of such a serious nature that it may cause hurt or harm to others, damage to the property, or disrupt the process of learning.  

The district publishes and distributes Student Handbooks to all families. This handbook explains all behaviors that are considered Big 3 Behaviors: violence, defiance and criminal activity. Students will be referred to the principal for any Big 3 Behaviors.

We love to honor your child's birthday through announcements. If your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday at school with classmates, parents/guardians will need to contact the teacher to make arrangements in advance. There may be students with severe food allergies who will need to be accommodated.
 

• Due to an increase in severe food allergies, we strongly suggest store-bought food items that includes the ingredients label for safety purposes. 
• Celebrations with food happen during lunch time or at the end of the day at the teacher's discretion.
• Refrain from sending balloons and flowers unless you are picking your student up from school that day. These items are not allowed on the bus. These items will be delived to your child at the end of the school day to minimize disruption. 
• Invitations to birthday parties can only be given out at school if it includes the whole class.
   

You are welcome to come eat lunch with your child! Please let the office know ahead of time if you will be ordering a hot lunch. Just stop by the office to sign-in and pick up a visitor's badge.

Even the friendliest dog can be a hazard around children. All requests for “furry visitors” must adhere to district policy (Animals in District Facilities 6520P.

We discourage students from bringing personal items to school.  Only items directly related to instruction WITH teacher permission may be allowed.

Personal items can get lost or damaged, as well as have the potential to cause a distraction or disruption to learning and social-emotional safety.  

The first time a student brings something to school that should have stayed at home, they will receive a reminder not to bring it again. If they bring it again, the item will be held by the school staff , the parents will be notified and will need to pick up the item from school.