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2023 - 2024 FLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Our objective is to have a safe and productive learning environment for all students. The following table provides guidelines and rationales for student behavior and expectations.
	Expectation	Rationale
ON CAMPUS	Students remain on campus for the entirety of the school day and are not permitted to visit local businesses after being dropped off at school. Students may enter the Commons from 8:40 AM – 8:50 AM for breakfast. Students may transition into the neighborhood areas beginning at 8:50 AM. Students are allowed on campus starting at 8:40 AM. If they need to meet with a teacher earlier than 8:40, they need to enter using the public entrance by the main office. Students must make their way off district property by 3:40 PM unless they are participating in after-school activities or waiting for the bus. Students can use a variety of methods to get to school (skateboards, bikes, scooters, etc.) but are expected to walk once on campus. Students are expected to secure their modes of transportation on the racks outside of school before entering the building. Report any suspicious activity to an adult.	-We are responsible for students while on campus during the school day and want to support them. -Student safety is paramount, so we have designated areas for students to be during the school day where we can make sure supervision is present.
PERSONAL BEHAVIOR	Treat yourself and others with respect. Show kindness through your words, actions, and tone. Follow directions or requests from any adult when they are given. Harassment, bullying, or threatening other students (jokingly or seriously) is not tolerated. Use a voice level that is conversational and not too loud throughout the building. Use appropriate language in all areas of the campus. Profanity, negative gestures, racial, sexual comments, or gang related words/ symbols should not be used at school. Students should respect appropriate boundaries with one another and keep their hands and feet to themselves. Horseplay is not permitted. This includes hitting, tripping, running, pushing, etc. Aerosol sprays (perfume and cologne) are not allowed due to possible sensitivities and allergies. Stuffies and toys need to remain at home. Students should respect the belongings of other students and staff. This includes touching, taking, borrowing, hiding, etc. either permanently or temporarily (jokingly or seriously). Public Displays of Affection (PDA) are not permitted. This includes kissing, holding hands, walking with arms around each other, sitting on laps, and prolonged hugs. Possessing or using tobacco, tobacco products, vaping or vaping products, drugs or drug paraphernalia, or alcohol is not tolerated.	-To ensure that we maintain a safe and orderly environment, students are expected to be respectful to all students and adults at Flett Middle School. -Some people have sensitivities or allergies to perfumes. -Substance possession and use by minors is against the law.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR	Students are expected to be in class and on time with the required materials (computer, charger, planner, pen or pencil, paper, binder). Students should follow the S.O.A.R. expectations of being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful in class. Follow directions or requests from any adult when they are given. Follow any additional classroom expectations for each classroom.	Learning occurs in the classroom. This means that students need to come to class prepared to learn, including having materials. -Preserving a learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of Flett Middle School.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE	Student clothing and accessories promote a productive, inclusive, positive, and safe learning/ workplace environment. Students are not allowed to wear costumes including masks, sunglasses inside, flags, blankets, or any item that causes a substantial disruption to the learning environment. A student’s private areas and undergarments must always remain covered. Undergarments should not serve as a primary article of clothing. Prohibited clothing/accessories include, but are not limited to: -Items that promote illegal activities, violence or could jeopardize safety (ex: drug, alcohol references, and references that detract from a productive, inclusive, positive, and safe learning environment). -Items that could be discriminatory (ex. symbols, words or images aimed against others). -Items that reveal midriff, undergarments, or are backless or low-cut.	-Preserving a learning environment and assuring a feeling of safety and well-being for all students are primary concerns of Flett Middle School. -We are preparing students to be job ready.
ELECTRONICS	Students are expected to silence their phone and have them out of sight before entering the building for the entire day. If the phone is out during class for any reason it may be confiscated by a teacher and turned into the office that day. Students are expected to remove headphones/earbuds and place them in backpack prior to entering the building for the entire day. Cell phones and headphones MAY BE USED before school and after school, but NOT DURING school in any areas including the halls. Camera/recording functions on phones or other devices are not permitted due to privacy expectations.	-Cell phones can be disruptive to the learning environment. -Capturing other people in photos/videos reduces the feelings of safety and comfort.
FOOD AND DRINK	All food/drinks are consumed in the Commons area by the end of breakfast or lunch. Students will be asked to throw away all non-permitted drinks (energy drinks, flavored water, coffee, etc.) when breakfast or lunch is finished before leaving the Commons area. Students are permitted to carry resealable, non-glass, water bottles throughout the school day containing water only. Medicine, food and drinks cannot be shared with other students.	- Consuming food/drinks in designated areas helps keep our building clean. -Not sharing water bottles/ food minimizes the potential for spills and spreading illness. -Keeping food in designated areas reduces disruptions to the learning environment.
PASSING PERIODS	Students need to stay in their neighborhood during passing periods unless they are going to their elective class. Students should not go into a neighborhood where they are not assigned unless directed by a staff member or in the event of an emergency. Students should use the restroom during passing periods. Students should keep their hands, feet, and objects to themselves and be respectful of their surroundings. Use inside voices and school appropriate language when conversing. Follow Personal Behavior Expectations during transitions.	-Remaining in neighborhood areas reduces distractions and helps students be on time to class. -Maintaining self-control keeps you and others safe as you transition to different spaces.
COMMON AREAS	Running is not acceptable; students should walk in all areas of the commons. When using the Learning Stairs, the larger stairs are for sitting. Use the smaller stairs for traveling up or down and always stay on the right. Food should be finished before entering the Learning Commons, including the corner under the Learning Stairs and the glass huddle room. Students are expected to be seated in the Commons until excused by an adult. Students must have permission before going out into the courtyards. They are a quiet place to enjoy the outside after lunch. Students who are using the courtyards need to throw away garbage, remain in the courtyard, keep their voices down, not run, and stay off the landscaping. Respect school furniture and use as intended. When finished eating, all garbage needs to be thrown away in the trash. Students using the game tables (ping pong and foosball) should show good sportsmanship, use school appropriate language, and inside voices.	-Our common spaces are areas used by everyone. -We want to keep those spaces clean and be areas that all can enjoy.
PASSES	Any time a student travels outside their neighborhood during class, they need a pass. Students need to have their pass signed with the time leaving when returning to class by that adult. The pass should be given to their teacher upon return. Students must have their pass visible.	-Students who have permission to be out of class are easily identified with a pass.
OFFICE/ NURSE/EARLY DISMISSAL	A student visiting the office or nurse for any reason must have a pass from a staff member. This includes visits to the office during passing periods. If a student is leaving school, an office staff member must talk to a family member before they leave. An office staff member will call for that student to come to the office to be dismissed.	-Visiting the office results in missed class time and should be reserved for times when there is an urgent need that cannot wait.
LOCKERS	Lockers will be assigned for unique circumstances only. Lockers may only be used by the student assigned to that locker. Students assigned to a locker agree to the expectations in the Locker Contract.	-Neighborhood scheduling makes lockers not as necessary. -Students are held accountable for the contents of their assigned locker. -Sharing codes can result in items going missing.
LUNCH DETENTION	Lunch detention may be assigned for any behavioral issues and/ or tardiness and truancy. Not complying with the rules of lunch detention may result in progressive discipline.	-Specific circumstances involving behavior issues may require additional support in the form of discipline.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES	Students need to have parent/guardian permission to participate in all after-school activities. Students participating in after-school activities (athletics, clubs) are expected to arrive at their destination by 3:35 PM with appropriate materials/equipment. Students participating in after-school activities must be present and attend school on the day of the activity, practice, meeting, game, or event unless prior approval is obtained.	-It is important that your parent/guardian knows where you are after school. -Arriving on time means you do not miss out on activities.
HOME EVENTS	The middle school sports environment is one of inclusivity and participation; and spectators should cheer and celebrate in a manner that promotes positive sportsmanship throughout the event. Un-sportsmanship cheering may result in the spectator being asked to leave. Students are encouraged to support their peers at events but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must sit with that supervising adult. Students will be responsible for their own transportation after a home event and will not be permitted to use district transportation. A student’s permission to attend events may be revoked if safety and behavior expectations are not met.	-Students attending with a responsible adult ensures adequate supervision at all events. -We want all fans to enjoy events free of distraction. -Good sportsmanship and citizenship are encouraged and expected on and off the field of play.
BUS PROTOCOLS	Arrive at your assigned bus stop no more than five minutes prior to pick up. Respect people’s property and use appropriate voice level while waiting for the bus. Walk on the sidewalk and not in the street or people’s yards. Follow directions or requests from any adult when they are given. Sit in assigned seat and remain seated. Food and drink need to stay in your backpack and are not allowed to be eaten on the bus. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus, keep your body and materials out of the aisle. Use inside voices and school appropriate language. Failure to follow bus rules will result in the loss of bus riding privileges	-Riding the bus is a privilege. -We want all students to be safe and respectful of other people and their property as they are representatives of Flett when out in the community.
SOCIAL MEDIA	Students who choose to participate in social media are responsible for the content that they share, create, and follow. Negative content thrives on social media when someone posts it, and others share and respond to it. Students will be held accountable for any social media use (either during school hours or outside of school) that disrupts the school environment. Extreme student behavior (posting hate speech, harassment, fighting, use of slurs, lewd conduct, promotion of illegal unsafe activities, etc.) that presents an immediate threat and/or disruption to others or self may be subject to an emergency removal from school and immediate loss of district technology use and/or referral to the proper authorities.	-Every student deserves to feel safe and comfortable. The responsibility of posted content lies with the individual who posts it and the individuals who share it.
SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY	Students are expected to have their laptop and charger each day for school. Students will be charged a replacement fee if their charger is lost. Students are expected to use their computers for assigned classwork only. Students should care for their laptops, leave district stickers in place, and report damage to staff immediately. Students are expected to follow the District’s “Accepted Use Policy” and be responsible when using technology. Inappropriate actions and violations of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy will be documented by staff and addressed in a manner consistent with Flett’s Discipline Plan. Teams chat is to be used for educational purposes only and needs to be school appropriate.	-School technology is district property and should be cared for and used in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy.
STUDENT PRIVACY	A school principal, assistant principal, or principal's designee may search a student, the student's possessions, and the student's locker if the principal, assistant-principal, or principal's designee has reasonable grounds to suspect that the search will yield evidence of the student's violation of the law or school rules.	-School officials have the authority to maintain order and discipline in schools and to protect students from exposure to illegal drugs, weapons, and contraband. -The superintendent, the principal, assistant principal, or principal’s designee have the authority to conduct reasonable searches on school property.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS	Remain calm and listen for and follow adult directions. Report to the nearest staff member if you have been separated from your class and stay with them. Exit in a line with your classroom and go to the designated location. Voices off Remain standing quietly in line, facing away from the building, with your class, until you have been told you can return inside. Walk in a line with your class as you return to the building.	-Emergency situations can be stressful for everyone and it is important to remain calm. -When we practice drills it is so that we know what to do when it isn’t a drill. -Staying in line and with your class ensures you can hear directions and your teacher knows where you are.