Students at Hartman Elementary School are expected to conduct themselves in a

manner that demonstrates respect for authority, respect for fellow students and self,

and respect for property.

General School-Wide Expectations

In order to allow all students an opportunity to learn to their best ability, all students are expected to:

• Talk at the appropriate time and use a respectful “inside” voice.

• Follow adult directions, eyes on speaker, listen with ears, and keep body still.

• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

• Turn in all work on time.

• Walk in the quietly in the hallway keeping hands and feet to self in a straight line.

•  Children are not permitted to bring toys or games to school unless it is aspecial day approved for the grade level. These things are distracting tolearning and the school cannot be responsible for things that might bemisplaced or stolen. We recognize that cell phones have become animportant communication tool, however, these should be silenced and put upat all times during the instructional day. Any toys or games that are atschool, or cell phones which ring or are visible during the instructional daywill be taken up and given to the principal. Only parents will be permitted to pick up the toy, game or cell phone. (i.e.-trading cards, cars, Game Boys,IPODS, and stuffed animals)

In addition to the general expectations, students receive instruction in Cool Cat Character Skills, which are our core social skills including:

1. Following Instructions

2. Accepting Criticism or Consequence

3. Accepting “no” for an Answer

4. Greeting Others

5. Getting the Teacher’s Attention

6. Making a Request

7. Disagreeing Appropriately

8. Giving Criticism

9. Resisting Peer Pressure

10. Saying “I’m Sorry”

11. Talking with Others

12. Giving Compliments

13. Accepting Compliments

14. Volunteering

15. Reporting Other Student’s Behavior

16. Introducing Yourself

Student Expectations for Cafeteria/Lunchroom Behavior

• Students will keep hands, feet and other objects to themselves.

• Students will use an “inside voice” and raise their hands if they need assistance.

• When parents or special guests visit for lunch, there are octagon shaped tables designated for the parent/guest and child to sit and eat. Inviting friends to sit with the child and guest is NOT permitted.

• All students are expected to use appropriate table manners. These will be taught and/or reinforced by all R.F. Hartman Staff.

• All students are expected to clean up trash and food from their table.

• All students are expected to know their student ID number to purchase a lunch.

R. F. Hartman approaches discipline based in the philosophy of Jim and Charles Fay’s 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom. Teachers communicate students’ daily behavior through take home folders. This documentation is used to determine weekly citizenship grades.

When students are unable to follow school-wide expectations that result in disruption of learning, the student is given the opportunity to “recover” or move away from the current environment so that they can regain composure then return assoon as they are ready. Students generally begin with the least restrictive level, but students may begin their recovery at the most appropriate level as determined by the teacher based on the needs of the student at that time.

• Level 1: “Recovery Time” Within the Classroom. The student may sit in a different seat or location in the classroom to regain their composure and return to the learning process.

• Level 2: “Recovery Time” in Another Classroom. The student may go to another teacher’s classroom temporarily to sit and recover. The student returns to their classroom when they can participate in learning without disrupting others.

• Level 3: “Recovery Time” in the Office. The teacher may feel the student can best recover by visiting with the school counselor, assistant principal, or principal. This is not an office referral, but an opportunity for the student to regain control of behavior so that learning for all students can continue.

• Level 4: Office Referral. If a student’s behavior can not be corrected through opportunities for recovery, a student may receive an office referral resulting in a consequence determined by the principal or assistant principal. All office referrals are documented in the district student data management system, Skyward. School administrators make every attempt to contact parents when a student receives an office referral.

• Level 5: In School Suspension (ISS). When a student’s behavior is so disruptive to learning or results in harm to another student, a student may be placed into In-School Suspension as determined by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Parents will be contacted by a school administrator with the cause of ISS placement and the duration of time to serve.

• Level 6: Out of School Suspension (OSS). If a student’s behavior is such that they cannot follow the rules of In School Suspension, or are acting in a way that is dangerous to themselves or others, a student may be suspended from school for up to three days at a time. Parents will receive a letter in writing outlining the reasons for suspension and the timeline for return.

Monday Morning Detention (6:45 am every Monday) will be held for students who have an unsatisfactory citizenship grade (below a 70) and/or who are assigned detention by the administrator. Detention is held on Monday mornings in the Room 210. Parents will be notified through a phone call from the classroom teacher or principal. Parents will be asked to sign and return the Detention Referral form that will come home with the child. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Wylie ISD has a Discipline Management Plan that was developed by a committee of parents and educators. If you would like to review a copy of the entire WISDDiscipline Management Plan, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet.