Students at Will Rogers are encouraged to develop self-discipline and good citizenship by asking themselves five questions, which we call the "Five Q's." It is our expectation that all students follow the specific behavior standards listed below. Students in grades 1-5 who do not follow the standards will be issued a "Q" slip. Students must spend their lunch recess indoors and complete the Q slip. On the Q slip they will write about their mistake and how they will make a better choice in the future. The Five Q's and Behavior Standards are also in effect for all before and after school programs that take place on our campus. Please review the Five Q's and each of the specific behavior standards below with your child.

General Schoolwide Standards

• Come to school on time ready to learn
  - Bring your homework and other school materials every day
  - Wear appropriate clothes and shoes to cover and protect your body
  - Remove hats and hoods when indoors
  - Leave toys, candy, gum, electronics, trading card and sports equipment at home
• Follow the directions of all school staff
• Be respectful of others
  - Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
  - No cursing, name calling or teasing
  - No threatening or bullying others
  - Ask permission to use others' property
• Take care of school property
• Report serious problems immediately to an adult
• Accept responsibility for your actions
• Use mistakes as an opportunity to learn

Standards for the Playground

• Use restrooms at the beginning of recess and get drinks before the bell
• Eat snacks at bench area only
  - No sodas, candy or gum for snacks
• Stay in your own play area
  - No playing in hallways, bathrooms or near class rooms
• Use equipment appropriately
  - No climbing on top of play structures
  - No handball games against buildings
• Play safety
  - No wrestling, play fighting, tag, chase games or contact sports
• Play fairly and take turns
  - Let anyone play who wants to join in
  - Make sure everyone knows the rules
• Freeze when the bell rings
  - No drinks or bathrooms after the freeze bell
  - No talking; listen for a whistle
  - Return equipment and walk to line

Standards for the Cafeteria

• Use appropriate entrance and exit doors
• Walk politely through serving line
• Spend 10 minutes or more eating your lunch
  - Eat a least a little bit of each food
• Use good table manners while eating
  - Remain seated and use quiet voices
  - Clean up after yourself
• Raise your hand and wait to be excused
  

Standards for the Hallways & Bathrooms

• Always walk quietly in the hallways
• Use the blue line from the cafeteria to the playground and to the bathrooms
• Use a hall pass during class time
• Use bathrooms appropriately
  - Respect the privacy of others
  - Flush the toilet and wash your hands
  - Use the bathroom for your grade level

Consequences

• 1st Q slip: Spend lunch recess indoors to complete your Q slip.
  Your parents must sign your Q slip and send it back to school.
• 2nd Q slip: Spend two lunch recesses indoors to complete your Q slip and write a letter to your parents. Your teacher will call your parents.
• 3rd Q slip: You must speak with the principal or assistant principal who will call your parents and setup a conference. You may not have recess until the conference has taken place.

Serious Offenses such as fighting, stealing or bullying may result in an immediate referral to the office or suspension from school.