• Every student has the right to learn and teachers have the right to teach.
• Follow directions, be on time, and be prepared to learn.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
• Walk on campus, speak softly, and be in your designated area.
• Be respectful and demonstrate kindness while at school and in the community.
• Follow the school uniform policy.
• Be responsible and secure your belongings. Do not leave backpacks, binders, purses unattended or unlocked. Lock your bikes and skateboards.
• After school, NO LOITERING, and board the city buses in a courteous manner.
• Be careful with school property (books, furniture, computers, etc.), and use technology equipment and the internet appropriately

In addition…

• Any articles, including weapons, which may cause injury or disruption, are not permitted at school. Any student found with these items will be recommended for expulsion (Zero Tolerance).
• Cell phones may be used only before and after school. After the first bell and until dismissal (including lunch and passing periods), cell phones should be turned off and put away in backpacks or pockets.
• Electronic devices are not allowed on campus. This includes iPods, hand-held games, personal CD players, or any other electronic device. This rule applies to PrimeTime as well. Also, leave large amounts of cash and valuables at home.
• If any electronic devices or cell phones are confiscated during school, the items will be given to the Vice Principal. The parent/guardian will need to pick up the confiscated item. 
• Chewing gum is not allowed anywhere, anytime.
 

General Referral Process

All classrooms use the following levels of intervention for misbehavior:

Level 1	Verbal warning or “Reset”
Level 2	Phone call home and buddy room referral. (Buddy room assignment includes a reflection and must have an academic focus.)
Level 3	Phone call home and administrative referral.

 

Severe Classroom Violations

Call campus supervision – Referral to Vice Principal

• Zero Tolerance violations
• Fighting
• Vandalism
• Extreme defiance or disrespect (including profanity)
• Bullying and/or harassment

*Student will be referred to the COST (Coordination of Services Team) after the first severe referral.

Suspension Guidelines

Students have choices and their decision should be to behave appropriately in school. Those who have severe

behavior in school will be suspended.

• Zero Tolerance violations
• Fighting or play fighting
• Defiance/profanity to a staff member
• Classroom endangerment/major disruption
• Bringing, possessing, or using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs on campus
• Sexual harassment
• Hate violence
• Threatening the safety of another person
• Theft
• Vandalism or graffiti (defacing school property)
• Multiple referrals

 

School Safety

Students have an active role in creating a safe school environment at Roosevelt. To ensure the safety of all students, we ask every Roosevelt student to pledge to:

1. Report immediately to an adult if you have knowledge of a student bringing a weapon to campus.
2. Report immediately to an adult if you have knowledge of a student planning to harm him/herself or others (for example, suicide or fights after school).
3. Never threaten, put down, push, hit or otherwise harm fellow students. No bullying on our campus! Keep your hands to yourself.
4. Report drug use or possession to an adult.
5. You are responsible for your property. Secure your possessions.

Where to Get Help or Report Information

There are many adults on campus who can help you if you have questions or concerns. If you have important information to report, please see one of the adults listed below. These adults include, but are not limited to:

• Your grade-level counselor in the Counseling Center (Room 212)
• The School Police Officer in the Main Office
• The school nurse in the Main Office (Room A15)
• School Administration (Principal and Vice Principals) in the Main Office and/or Counseling Center
• Crime Stoppers anonymous tips at 888-580-TIPS (up to a $1,000 reward)

District Tobacco and Drug Policy

Education Code Section 48900 gives the superintendent or principal of a school the authority to suspend and/or recommend for expulsion any student who unlawfully possesses, uses, sells, or otherwise furnishes, or has been under the influence of, any controlled substance, as defined in Section 11007 of the Health and Safety Code.

Public Displays of Affection (PDAs)

There will be no public displays of affection (PDAs) on campus, whether in the classroom or outside classes. PDAs include kissing, holding hands, prolonged hugs (more than a quick hug) and/or inappropriate touching or disrespecting one’s personal space (touching in a sexual manner).

Lunchtime Expectations

Treat everyone with respect

Accept responsibility for action

Keep RMS clean

Eat within the blue lines

Cutting in line is not permitted

Help others

Approach staff members for assistance with any issues

Running in the lunch area is unsafe

Get to class on time after lunch

Everyone & their possessions are not to be touched without permission