BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

The students, staff and community of McKinley School have the right to a positive, warm and nurturing learning environment where everyone can feel safe. We hold high expectations for academic achievement and behavior. Like a family, our students are encouraged to care about one another, as well as demonstrate school pride and spirit. It is our expectation to recognize and praise appropriate behavior. Therefore, all students and adults at McKinley are expected to maintain the McKinley PRIDE Philosophy:
Peaceful: Behave in a safe, kind manner and have regard for the safety of others
Respectful: Show respect for yourself, others and property
Intelligent: Focus on learning and be prepared to learn
Diverse: Acknowledge and celebrate each other's cultures and differences
Enthusiastic: Give 100% effort in your learning and behavior

Before School Safety

  • Students are to arrive at school between 8:15 and 8:30. No supervision is provided for your child before this time unless they are eating breakfast, which begins at 7:45 a.m. or they are enrolled in the before school childcare program. Students who arrive early to eat breakfast must remain in the cafeteria until 8:15 a.m.
  • Students in grades 4 and 5 may use bicycles to and from school as long as helmets are worn and locks are used. We are not responsible for their equipment and there is no riding on campus.
  • Parents are expected to use caution when driving through the parking lot and must utilize the student drop off area. The parking lot is reserved for staff parking only.
  • Students arriving to class after 8:35 a.m. must report to the office for a tardy slip. This allows a 5-minute grace period. Chronic tardies will be monitored on a case-by-case basis. Late students must come to the office with a parent or a note to avoid getting a pink slip.

After School Safety

  • Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. and 1: 35 p.m. on Wednesdays. Students must be picked up daily by 3:15 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays unless enrolled in a CREST program (i.e. child care, Playground Access, Enrichment class or Sports Activity) Homework Club or tutoring. There is no adult supervision provided for students not enrolled in one of the after school programs listed above, and your child's safety is of our utmost concern. Therefore, only students enrolled in school programs may remain on school grounds after 3:15 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
  • Students enrolled in after school programs are required to follow all school rules that apply during regular school hours and must remain in their designated program areas at all times.
  • Use of office and CREST telephones are for emergencies only. Social plans need to be arranged from home ahead of time.

Yard Rules

  • When the bell rings stop playing and immediately WALK to your line.
  • Stairs, hallways, building walls, and courtyard areas are off limits during playtime.
  • Use school equipment safely and properly. Students are not permitted to bring equipment from home.
    No marbles, tennis balls, toys of any kind, electronic devices, trading cards, etc. All items will be confiscated and not returned. No Rollerblades, skateboards, skates of any kind, or Heelys. This includes evening or weekend events.
  • Use of cell phones during school hours is not permitted. Cell phones may be brought to school but must be turned off and must remain in the student's backpack during school hours. Cell phones used improperly will be taken from the student and will be returned only to the parent.
  • Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
  • Food is to be eaten at the designated snack areas only.
  • Students are not permitted to go to the office without written permission.
  • Display good sportsmanship by following the established game rules; include any interested students in the game and refrain from interrupting other games. For safety reasons games like "chase" and "tag" or "tackle football" are not permitted.

Cafeteria

  • Sit at assigned tables for lunch.
  • Remain in your seat while eating.
  • Raise your hand if you need something.
  • Use quiet voices at all times.
  • Clean your area after finishing your meal, raise your hand to discard your trash and be excused.
  • Report directly to the playground after being excused.

Restroom

  • Students are to keep their restrooms clean.
  • Bathrooms will not be used to socialize.
  • Children are expected to use the restroom during their numerous break times.

Assembly

  • Respond to hand signal immediately and remain quiet.
  • Stay seated quietly on the floor with bottom flat.
  • Show appreciation with applause, no yelling or whistles.

Dress Code

Students should come to school dressed appropriately using proper hygiene. Students may not wear any of the following items: midriff shirts, T-shirts with inappropriate words or graphics, muscle shirts, short shorts, short skirts, gang attire, long nails, dangling earrings, flip flops, platforms, open toed shoes, sandals or makeup. Hats may not be worn indoors.