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Discipline and Behavior Expectations:
Your child will be expected to follow all classroom and school rules. Your support in this area is critical to the success your child will experience while attending Claude Huyck School. When the school year begins you will receive more information regarding the rewards and consequences of our school-wide discipline program. The five main behavior expectations for your child:
• Do your Very Best
Every day all students will complete all assignments in the classroom.
• NO Fighting
All students will keep their hands and feet to themselves.
• No Talking Back
All students will speak to all adults respectfully.
• NO Profanities
All students will speak to each other respectfully.
• Follow the Golden Rule
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Consequences
1) Classroom Behavior Plans: Each teacher is expected to outline a behavior plan for their students

2) Individual Behavior Plan: An individual behavior plan is written for your child if necessary. Parents will be notified if this is needed for your child.

3) "Think Sheets:" This is an opportunity for students to think and write about their negative behaviors. The "Think Sheet" is sent home to be signed by the parents and returned to school. The purpose of the "Think Sheet" is to redirect student behavior and to inform the parent of the situation. Continuous "Think Sheets" can result in a more seious consequence including, but not limited to, an "Out of School Suspension."

4) Office Referrals: Office referrals are for more serious behavior infractions which occur consistently. Repeated office referrals can result in more serious consequences including, but not limited to, an "Out of School Suspension."

5) USD 500 Code of Conduct: Our school board has approved a student "Code of Conduct" book that gives detailed descriptions of behaviors and the consequences that can take place when those behaviors restrict the learning of your child or others.

Rewards
1) Daily -- Recess for all students -- all class work must be completed
2) Whole classroom celebrations -- scheduled by the teacher (celebrate teamwork)
3) "Fantastic Fun Friday" - Student recognition
4) Monthly -- "Students of the Month" -- recognition in the Huyck Hotline: newsletter
5) Quarterly -- "Principal's Eagle Awards" -- recognition for positive student behaviors in all areas of the school.
Our goal must continue to be "academic achievement for all students." We must work together as a team to promote positive behaviors for our students and keep our school safe. Please call Ms Smothers if you have any questions or concerns regarding discipline at Claude Huyck School.

Things Not to Bring to School
Students are not to bring such things as i-pods, cell phones, walkmans, CD players, electronic toys, laser pointers, or any valuable item to school.  They can cause distractions if students use them during class; they can be broken or lost or stolen.  Knives, guns and other dangerous items must never be brought.  Any of the above will be confiscated and may or may not be returned to parents later.

DRESS CODE - UNIFORMS:
All students at Claude Huyck wear uniforms, and follow the guidelines of the Mandatory School Uniform Policy as outlined below:

OUR UNIFORMS
Tops:
• Colors: Solid white, navy, black, light blue
• Tops must have sleeves ranging from short to full length
• Shirts include polo, turtleneck, dress shirt, or plain collared shirt in white, navy or black.
• Shirts may not have any lettering, pictures, logos, labels or designs
• Shirts must fit the student and be worn tucked in at all times
• Students may wear sweaters, crew necks, v-necks, cardigan vests, or sweatshirts (white, navy or black) with a collared shirt underneath. (NO HOODED SWEATSHIRTS ALLOWED).
• Claude Huyck Shirts will be worn on specified days on the school calendar

Bottoms:
•Colors: Solid navy, black or khaki (NO DEMIN JEANS, SWEAT PANTS, SPORTS PANTS  OR CARGO PANTS WITH SIDE POCKETS)
•Styles: Slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers
•Styles must fit at the waist or a belt must be worn. (NO SAGGING ALLOWED)  Hems of slacks must not drag the ground. 
•Hems on shorts, skorts and jumpers must be no shorter than mid-thigh (when the student is standing up straight with his or her arms at the side)

Additional:
•No oversized clothing- All styles must fit the child.
•No “headwear” is to be worn, unless approved for religious purposes.
•Articles related to gangs or gang activities such as jewelry, emblems, symbols or other related items will be prohibited.
• All students need socks and shoes - no flip-flop style sandals and no roller skate shoes.

Uniform articles are available at:
Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Dollar General, J.C. Penney Retail & Outlet Store, Sears, Mickey’s Surplus, and other stores.