WashingtonElementary School

Davis School District

How We Make Our School Safe

At Washington Elementary, EVERY STUDENT has the right to feel safe at school.

No Real or Pretend Weapons

“Pretend is Real…”

What is a weapon?

“Pretend is Real…”

Any item that can hurt or scare another person

No Drugs, Alcohol, or Tobacco

“Pretend is Real…”

Having, sharing, showing, using, selling, or being part of any of this with REAL, LOOK-ALIKE, or PRETEND drugs, illegal or not, including tobacco and alcohol can spell B-I-G T-R-O-U-B-L-E for you!

“Pretend is Real…”

Bullying

What Is Bullying?

• Play Fighting• Real Fighting• Punching• Pushing or Shoving• Kicking• Other?

Physical

What Is Bullying?

• Spreading Rumors• Threatening• Teasing / Name Calling• Gestures• Sending a friend to do your bullying• Being mean • Other?

Verbal / Non-Verbal

What Is Bullying?

• Calling• Texting / Instant Messaging• E-mailing• Notes• Facebook or Other Websites

Other

Sexual Harassment is any unwelcomed behavior of a sexual nature that makes the other person feel uncomfortable.

Some examples of sexual harassment are:

• Physical Contact• Jokes• Teasing• Staring• Inappropriate or obscene pictures, music, or gestures

• Comments• Rumors• Notes• Rating Lists• Swearing• Name calling, including “gay,” “fag,” “lesbian,” etc.

Bullying / Harassment

Even if you are just joking around!

Pretend is Real

The bully doesn’t get to decide whether or not someone is a

victim. The person being bullied gets to decide.

What do you do if you or someone you know is being bullied?

• Tell the bully to STOP. He/She might not be aware they are being a bully.• If it continues or you still feel uncomfortable, tell an adult.• Bullying is NEVER ok.

Graffiti/VandalismThe bottom line is if you damage school or other

people’s property, you are guilty of vandalism

Vandalism is the willful destruction of public or

private property.

Graffiti is drawings or writings scratched, scribbled, or drawn on a wall or other

surface.

Swearing or Abusive Language

Using unpleasant and insulting language about or to someone; to treat rough or cruelly.

Any conduct or behavior that

creates an unreasonable disruption or

risk of disruption of a class, activity,

program or other function of the school.

NO DISRUPTIVE

BEHAVIOR IN A

CLASSROOM OR

SCHOOL ACTIVITY

DISOBEDIENCE TO

OR DEFIANCE OF

SCHOOL

AUTHORITY

Refusing or resisting to

follow a request or rule.

Discriminationand

Prejudice

DiscriminateTreating someone unfairly or better than others for an unfair reason

Prejudice (to pre-judge)

Having an opinion or some ideas about someone without really knowing that person

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people are from different ethnic or racial groups

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people are from different religious groups

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people have disabilities

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people look different from us

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people learn quickly, or slowly, or differently from us

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people are richer or poorer than us

What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?

When people have an accent or speak a different language than we do

Is one better than the other?

No, just different!

And different

is OK!

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices include any device that is used for audio, video, or text communication, cell phones, smart phones, pagers, cameras, CD players, pocket PCs, DVD or video players, MP3 players, iPods, PSPs, etc.

At Washington Elementary:• Students may have and use electronic devices.• They may not use them during the school day. This includes recess, lunchtime, and while in the halls. They must be completely powered down, turned off, and kept out of sight.• Electronic devices may be used before the first bell and after the final bell as long as they do not create a distraction or disruption.• Electronic devices may not be used in a way that contributes to bullying or other unacceptable behaviors.

At Washington Elementary:• Students who violate this rule may have the electronic device taken away by a school employee.• If a student’s device is taken away, it will be returned only to the students’ parent or guardian.• If a student’s device is taken away repeatedly, he/she may not be allowed to bring it on school grounds permanently.

The following consequences may happen when a student breaks the rules we’ve talked about today:• Parents notified • Prohibited from participating in some school activities• In- or out-of-school suspension• Expelled from school• Moved to another school• Referred to police• Other interventions as deemed appropriate

Do these rules apply only at school?

No!Respectful behavior is important

wherever you are!

And, Safe Schools Rules apply from the time you leave home until

you return from school!