Common use of PLAYGROUND RULES Clause in Contracts

PLAYGROUND RULES. During outdoor play during the school day or after school: • Students are to obey the directives of the person in charge of the play area. • Students are to remain in the designated play area. • Tackle football is not permitted. • Dangerous activities such as skateboarding, piggy back riding or roller blading are not permitted. • No food is to be eaten outdoors during supervised play. • Misuse or destruction of playground equipment will not be tolerated; the student will be required to pay the school for the damage done. All new students in grades 1-8 are on probation during the first semester of school. During that time the students must prove themselves ready to meet the standards of Guardian Catholic School’s curriculum by maintaining passing grades and by exhibiting good conduct. If a student’s academic performance or behavior is questionable, students will either be given an extension of time or be asked to leave. When it is necessary to withdraw a child from Guardian Catholic School, written notification should be presented in the school office as soon as possible so that all reports and fees can be processed. School records will be submitted to the forwarding school when all fees have been paid in full. Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home for all students. Report cards are issued quarterly. The grading scale is as follows: S Student is proficient in meeting grade-level skills N Student shows a developing understanding of skills; assistance is required U Student shows little understanding of the skills; cannot complete tasks independently. A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C 70%-79% D 60%-69% F 0%-59% S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory First Honors (A Honor Roll) are given to students in grades 3-8 who have straight A’s in the major subject areas and conduct. Second Honors (A-B Honor Roll) are given to students in grades 3-8 who have A’s and/or B’s in the major subject areas and in conduct. Major subject areas are Religion, Science, Math, Social Studies, Reading, and English. Parents are asked to examine the report card carefully and make arrangements to meet with the teacher if necessary. When report cards are sent home at the end of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters, parents are asked to sign the report card envelope and return it to school the following day. This signature verifies that the parent received the report card.

PLAYGROUND RULES. During outdoor play during the school day or after school: •  Students are to obey the directives of the person in charge of the play area. •  Students are to remain in the designated play area. •  Tackle football is not permitted. •  Dangerous activities such as skateboarding, piggy back riding or roller blading are not permitted. •  No food is to be eaten outdoors during supervised play. •  Misuse or destruction of playground equipment will not be tolerated; the student will be required to pay the school for the damage done. All new students in grades 1-8 are on probation during the first semester of school. During that time the students must prove themselves ready to meet the standards of Guardian Catholic School’s curriculum by maintaining passing grades and by exhibiting good conduct. If a student’s academic performance or behavior is questionable, students will either be given an extension of time or be asked to leave. When it is necessary to withdraw a child from Guardian Catholic School, written notification should be presented in the school office as soon as possible so that all reports and fees can be processed. School records will be submitted to the forwarding school when all fees have been paid in full. Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home for all students. Report cards are issued quarterly. The grading scale is as follows: S Student is proficient in meeting grade-level skills N Student shows a developing understanding of skills; assistance is required U Student shows little understanding of the skills; cannot complete tasks independently. A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C 70%-79% D 60%-69% F 0%-59% S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory First Honors (A Honor Roll) are given to students in grades 3-8 who have straight A’s in the major subject areas and conduct. Second Honors (A-B Honor Roll) are given to students in grades 3-8 who have A’s and/or B’s in the major subject areas and in conduct. Major subject areas are Religion, Science, Math, Social Studies, Reading, and English. Parents are asked to examine the report card carefully and make arrangements to meet with the teacher if necessary. When report cards are sent home at the end of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters, parents are asked to sign the report card envelope and return it to school the following day. This signature verifies that the parent received the report card. Florida law provides that any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is abused by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare must report such knowledge to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The school will cooperate with all child protective investigations by DCF or the local law enforcement agency. Reports should be made to Florida’s Department of Children and Families by calling the Abuse Hotline at: 1-800-96-ABUSE (▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇). Child protective investigations by DCF or local law enforcement agencies sometimes include interviews of students at school and may occur without advance notice. When it is reasonably possible, the school will request of the investigator that the school be allowed to notify the parents that their child has been asked to participate in a child protective investigation. The school may also request the presence of a school staff member during investigative interviews on school property. However, the school will follow the direction of the investigator with respect to these requests. Pupil progression shall be based primarily on achievement of appropriate grade level skills. Other factors to be considered are mental and physical development, work and study habits, and maturation. If it seems necessary to retain a student an additional year in a particular grade, the following criteria will be used:  Kindergarten – Lack of readiness in reading, math, and communication skills.  Grades 1-3 – Failure in Reading/Language Arts or Math Any failed subject must be made up in a summer program approved by the principal. Only one subject may be taken in summer school. Summer school is defined as a minimum of 30 contact hours with a certified teacher. At the end of summer school, the student will be required to pass a test administered by Guardian Catholic School.  Grades 4-8 – For promotion in a Catholic school, a passing grade must be achieved in all major subjects: Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Any failed subject must be made up in a summer program with a certified teacher and approved by the principal. A maximum of two subjects may be taken in summer school. Any student failing one major subject must receive 30 hours of tutoring in that subject area. Any student failing two subjects must receive 50 hours of tutoring in those subject areas. At the end of summer school, the student will be required to pass a test administered by Guardian Catholic School. If one of the failed subjects is Religion, the student must make up work if he/she wishes to return to the school or to enroll in any other Catholic school in the diocese. Although the principal consults with teachers and parents, the final decision for retaining a student rests with the principal. Catholic students who are preparing to receive the sacraments of First Penance, First Eucharist or Confirmation must meet the following requirements established by the Diocese of St. Augustine for the celebration of these sacraments:  Ongoing remote preparation is essential prior to Sacramental Catechesis.  Readiness of candidates is determined through consultation with parents, catechists, pastor and candidates.  Remote preparation is provided through the parish Religious Education program and supported by the Catholic School religion program.  Immediate preparation for the sacraments involves parish Religious Education programs for a minimum of six (6) hours and a maximum of twelve (12) hours for each sacrament.  Parents and sponsors are encouraged to act as witnesses by their regular participation in church life within the parish.  The proper context for the celebration of the sacraments is the parish community. A privileged time and place for the sacrament of Confirmation and First Eucharist is the Sunday assembly. Students in grades 5 through 8 are eligible to serve on the safety patrol. Their main function is to assist in the safe arrival and departure of all students. Parents are asked to cooperate with the patrol. Fire regulations prohibit vehicles from blocking school entrances before, during or after school. Consensual sexual activity among students is not permitted. A substantiated charge of sexual activity between students will result in disciplinary action that may include but not be limited to suspension or expulsion. Catholic teaching recognizes that we are each made in the image and likeness of God, and that we should treat each person with dignity and respect. This teaching should be modeled by faculty and staff and by all students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Any student who alleges sexual harassment by another student should bring this matter to the attention of the principal, his/her teacher, or guidance counselor. The principal will investigate the incident. In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the totality of the circumstances, the nature of the conduct, and the context will be considered. A substantiated charge of sexual harassment against a student shall subject that student to disciplinary action that may include but not be limited to suspension or expulsion.