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Code of Conduct

Valley Rally:

The Valley Rally is intended to enhance the educational experience and foster a love of learning for our UPK- Grade 2 students of Marcus Whitman.  Twice a month Valley Rally will provide the opportunity to gather as a whole building. The themes of Valley Rally will surround how to build a sense of community by learning and understanding how to participate in that community.  The Valley Rally will engage students in a variety of character building activities to prevent bullying; promote student safety, and build a foundation for good citizenship, by being respectful and responsible.

Student Behavioral Expectations:

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a proactive approach that schools use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior.  The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment.  At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach students positive behavior strategies, just as they would teach any other subject.  These beliefs and strategies will coincide with the philosophy of Marcus Whitman Central School District, where we pay close attention to and take care of the whole child.  PBIS looks at both the academic as well as the social/emotional needs of all of our students.

Here at Valley, to promote positive character traits and behaviors, we will educate our students on what expected and unexpected behaviors look like and sound like. To make it easily understandable for our UPK- Grade 2 students, we will focus on three expected areas:

Be Safe   Be Respectful   Be Responsible

Throughout the school year, students will learn about these expected behaviors.  We also have our building wide behavior system centered on these expectations to re-emphasize their importance and help students focus on a specific way their behavior can improve if they need to be redirected due to poor behavior choices.  Families are encouraged to speak to your child(ren) about what expected behaviors look and sound like both in and out of school, and encourage them to be safe, respectful, and responsible at all times.

In addition to the emphasis of these behaviors, students are exposed to the district philosophy of what is expected to be part of the Marcus Whitman Community, which is showing PRIDE

P  Productive
R  Respectful
I   Integrity
D  Determined
E  Excellence

 

There is a need for all students and adults to have a common understanding of the school-wide expectations.  In order to be proactive, we must agree to teach, model, and rehearse the skills to be successful in meeting expectations.  Skills may need to be taught in a recurring fashion or re-taught/reviewed periodically.  Additionally, teachers and staff will acknowledge student behaviors that meet the PRIDE expectations.
 

The acknowledgement system is an important element of the PRIDE behavioral expectation system.  Our students are recognized for showing any or all of these above behaviors.  When they show expected behavior, they will be thanked with a PAW, which is collected by every classroom teacher and charted to conclude with a school wide celebration.  In addition, each classroom will have a “Wildcat of the Week”.  This acknowledgement is based on feedback from special area teachers and overall classroom behavior.  Students will receive a certificate and a special luncheon with the building administrator commemorating their efforts.

To review the specific PRIDE expectations for our students, please see Appendix A at the end of this document.

Appendix A

PRIDE Expectations
You can hear, see, and feel our Whitman PRIDE by being
Safe, Respectful, and Responsible 

This condensed version of the Code of Conduct is an overview for primary aged students and is not a substitute for the complete Code of Conduct.  Middlesex Valley Students remember PRIDE expectations by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.

Staff and students are accountable for behaving in accordance with the unabridged version available in every school’s main office or at www.mwcsd.org under the “Board Policies” Quick Links, Policy 7310.

Please review the complete Code of Conduct each school year and sign the Parent/Guardian signature page, acknowledging acceptance and review of this document.

Wildcat PRIDE Bus Expectations 
 Be Respectful
Greet your bus driver
Use a quiet voice
Allow others to sit with you, when appropriate
Be Responsible
Listen to adult directions
Keep the bus clean 
Be Safe
Be seated
Keep aisle clear
Respect personal space

 

Wildcat PRIDE Arrival and Dismissal Expectations
 Be Respectful
Greet others
Hold the door for others
Use a quiet voice
Be Responsible
Backpack on your back
Listen to adult directions
Arrive to the classroom on time
Help others when needed 
Be Safe
Respect personal space
Walk to where you are going
Stay on the sidewalk and stairs

 

Wildcat PRIDE Cafeteria Expectations
Be Respectful
Use a quiet voice
Wait your turn in line 
Be Responsible
Take care of your own items
Raise your hand if you need help
Be Safe
Be seated
Respect personal space
Check first before leaving

 

Wildcat PRIDE, CATCH Expectations, (Coordinated Activity and Childhood Health)
 Be Respectful
Follow adult directions
Include others in your play
Share equipment
Be Responsible
Help others when needed
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather
Take care of items you bring out with you 
 Be Safe
Stay in line when walking to and from the playground
Use equipment properly
Line up when called

 

Wildcat PRIDE Hallway Expectations
Be Respectful
Use a quiet voice
Stay in line
Be Responsible
Get to where you are going promptly
Keep our hallways clean 
Be Safe
Walk to where you are going
Respect personal space 

 

Wildcat PRIDE Bathroom Expectations
Be Respectful
Use a quiet voice and keep conversations short
Use the bathroom quickly and flush
Be Responsible
Wash your hands with soap and water
Flush toilet paper and throw away paper towels 
Be Safe 
Respect personal space

 

Wildcat PRIDE Assembly Expectations
Be Respectful
 Listen with your whole body 
Be Responsible
Stay in your spot 
Be Safe
Respect personal space