Home of the Panthers!

Mr. Ray is the Principal

Ms. Dixon is the Assistant Principal

Receive a free high quality education To be safe at school To be treated fairly, courteously, and respectfully To bring complaints/concerns to the school

principal or staff for resolution To tell his/her side of the story before receiving a

consequence To be told the reason for any consequence To express opinions, support causes, peacefully

To read and become familiar with this policy To attend school daily and be prepared for class To know, and obey school rules given by any

school personnel To tell school personnel about any dangerous

behavior at school or on the way to/from school To treat everyone with respect To respect school property, community property,

and the property of others

Be responsible truthful and courteousThink before you speak or actAccept consequences

Use best effortActively participate in classComplete work on timeAsk for help

Communicate safety concernsWear your ID (We’ll get these later in the year)

Walk when indoors

KHAFOOTY (Keep hands and feet and other objects to yourself)

P.R.I.S.M. (Pencil, Ready, ID, Seated, Materials )Listen to speaker and follow directions first time they are

givenUse respectful volume, tone, language Speak with permissionDress for success and follow dress code

Be responsible, truthful and courteousApplause at appropriate times

Sit quietly

KHAFOOTY!Wear your ID

Walk

Listen to presenter(s)Follow directions first time they are givenUse respectful volume, tone, language Speak with permission

Be considerate of others

Be Positive

KHAFOOTY Walk – Keep to rightElectronic devices off and in locker

Arrive on time before bell ringsDress appropriately

Use respectful volume, tone and language (please, excuse me)

Enjoy your talk time Interact positively with those around you Speak kindly

Use good manners

Choose healthy foods

KHAFOOTY Stay seated until dismissed by an adult

Eat your food only Walk to and from the lunch line

Use respectful volume, tone & languageKeep food on trayClean up after yourself and your area

Keep restroom clean

Return to class quickly

KHAFOOTY Wash your hands

Use trash can

Remember to ______________ the toilet!

In order to be successful, you must attend school every day.

All students must be ready to enter the building by no later then 7:55

Teachers will pick up students at 8:00

Who is ready to go to school?

Palmer Uniform◦ Baby blue or dark blue polo shirt (Palmer

Logo is optional)◦ Navy khaki pants, knee length skirts◦ Solid colored tights◦ There will be spirit wear days

Electronic DevicesCell phones, iPods, and other

electronic devices need to be turned off and in your locker or left at home.

If used during school, the first time we will return it to you, anytime after that, they will be held until a parent comes to pick them up.

No cameras or digital cameras

If you verbally abuse, threaten, BULLY or harass* a staff member or another student, you may be suspended out of school.

*As determined by the victim

Everyone has the right to feel safe and supported. Harassment will not be tolerated

If you bring a weapon (or anything that looks like a weapon) on school property, you will be suspended from school, and the police may be involved.

If someone tries to offer you drugs or alcohol, say no and tell an adult.

Never bring drugs or alcohol to school.

After investigation, suspension could lead to expulsion from school.

Failure to follow school and district policies may result in the loss of computer privileges at school.

Computers must be used for school assigned projects only.

All school rules apply on the bus. Sit in a seat, visit quietly with friends Bus transportation to and from school is a

privilege, not a right. Inappropriate behavior may result in a

suspension from the bus and/or from school.

All buses have video surveillance.

Students may not carry prescription or non-prescription medications at school.

All medications must be stored and administered by school health office staff.

Students must leave the building by 3:10 p.m. unless you are involved in after school supervised activities.

Students must sign up in advance through After School programming to participate in after school sports.

All students must be under the supervision of a teacher/coach in order to be in the building.

School Rules Apply

School Consequences Apply

This includes other CPS schools

Assault/Fight Disrespect/Defiance/Insubordination Constant Disruptions Drug/Alcohol Possession Gang Related Behavior Harassment – Of any kind, for any reason – Treat everyone with

respect Profanity (swearing) Skipping Class Technology misuse/security issue Theft Threats Tobacco Use/ Possession Use of an Electronic Device without Permission (phone, iPod, camera,

etc.) Vandalism Prescriptions Weapon

Your teacher will write a report

Student conference with AP/Principal

Consequence – student conference, parent conference, phone call home, ISS, OSS Expulsion, community service, etc.

Progressive discipline (consequences get more serious if you keep getting in trouble)

Fair, Firm, Consistent

Support you during this process and after, but you will be held accountable

We say the pledge every morning

Anyone who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reasons may elect not to do so and that students must respect another person's right to make that choice.

Students who do not participate cannot be teased or harassed as a result of their decision.

I am a proud Palmer Panther.I believe in myself and our community.My mind is open and I am ready to learn.I will fulfill my potential.I am determined. I will never give up.I will respect all the cultures that make Palmer beautiful.I am a proud Palmer Panther.

- Follow instructions given - Do so quietly and quickly- Stay as orderly as possible- Assist others who may need help- Follow instructions given- When relocated, stay together until told to move to another location

Whenever you have a question or need help with anything, please ask.

The John Palmer staff is here to help you.