The Welsh Valley community of students,
staff and families is committed to forming a partnership that:
- Perpetuates an environment that encourages learning, cooperation,
and respect for individuality
- Embraces the emotional and physical growth of all students
- Fosters a positive and safe environment
In an effort to do so, the staff at Welsh Valley formed a Code
of Conduct Committee The committee produced a list of acceptable
behaviors for a variety of settings These behaviors help create
an environment that meet our goals This list of behaviors has become
known as:
WELSH VALLEY'S WAY TO BE
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BUS
HALLWAYS / WALKWAYS
OFFICE
OPEN GYM
CLASSROOM
CAFETERIA
RECESS
AUDITORIUM
BUS
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Obtain a bus pass before the end of the day if needed
- Go to bus area promptly
- Get on the bus with all necessary personal belongings
BE SAFE
- Walk to assigned bus area
- Stay in assigned bus area
- Keep hands, feet and equipment to self
- Stay seated while the bus is moving
- Enter and exit the bus carefully
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use polite language and tone
- Use calm voices
- Handle your own property
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Always be aware of your belongings
- Report problems to the driver
- Get off the bus at your designated stop
- Take ownership of your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Make room for others
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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HALLWAY
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Use your own locker
- Be on time for class
- Carry an appropriate hall pass at all times during classes
BE SAFE
- Walk at all times
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Look where you are walking and keep moving
- Stay to the right side of the stairs and hallways
- Keep hands and feet to self
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use calm voices
- Use polite language and tone
- Handle your own property
- Respect school property
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Put belongings in appropriate place
- Carry all necessary materials
- Report bullying
- Keep hallways and walkways clean
- Take ownership of your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Take turns at lockers
- Be patient
- Help others
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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OFFICE
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Must have a hall pass or teacher note before coming to the
office during the school day
BE SAFE
- Walk at all times while in the office
- Enter and exit the office carefully
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use polite language and tone
- Use calm voices
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Arrangements for early dismissals and bus passes must be made
before school starts in the morning
- Late arrivals must report to the office for a pass
- Pick up forgotten items during Homeroom only
- Take ownership of your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Only come to the office if give permission by a teacher or administrator
- Office phones are for staff use only use (Students must use
the pay phones in Gym and Commons' lobbies)
- Office bathrooms are for staff use only
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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OPEN GYM
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Be in assigned area
- Wear proper shoes
BE SAFE
- Leave books and instruments in designated area
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep hands and feet to self
- Keep ball in appropriate areas
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use polite language and tone
- Use calm voices
- Handle your own property
- Display good sportsmanship
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Enter the gym with clean shoes
- Always be aware of your belongings
- Put balls back in the appropriate place when open gym is over
- Take ownership of your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Use the appropriate entrance
- Enter the gym without food or drink
- Share the play area
- Leave for class at the warning bell
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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CLASSROOM
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Be in assigned area when the bell rings
- Have all necessary materials (pencils, pens, books, notebooks,
homework)
BE SAFE
- Keep bookbag in locker
- Sit appropriately in assigned area
- Keep hands and feet to self
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use polite language and tone
- Listen quietly when others speak
- Clean up your area before you leave
- Wait for teacher dismissal
BE RESPONSIBLE
- If time allows use bathroom/water fountain before class begins
- Ignore inappropriate behavior
- Take ownership of your behavior
- Stay on task
- Do all assigned work to the best of your ability
BE COOPERATIVE
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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CAFETERIA
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Bring lunch or lunch money
- Bring jacket if needed
- Be on time
BE SAFE
- Walk at all times
- Sit in your seat while eating
- Keep food on the table
- Keep hands and feet to self
BE RESPECTFUL
- Keep your place in line without budging
- Use polite language and tone
- Display good manners
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Eat at your assigned table
- Bring pass if you need to exit
- Raise hand to leave assigned table
- Throw your trash away and keep area clean
- Take ownership of your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Wait patiently in seat for dismissal
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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RECESS
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Wait for adult dismissal
- Leave food in the cafeteria
- Be in designated areas
- Assigned monitors retrieve and put equipment away
BE SAFE
- Use sports equipment in designated areas
- Be aware of your surroundings (equipment, structures and people)
- Keep hands and feet to self
- Report bullying
- Walk on sidewalks
BE RESPECTFUL
- Use polite language and tone
- Display good sportsmanship
BE RESPONSIBLE
- Be responsible for other people's safety
- Keep grounds clean
- Take ownership for your behavior
BE COOPERATIVE
- Share the play area
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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AUDITORIUM
BE THERE BE PREPARED
- Stay in assigned seat
- Enter auditorium quietly and calmly
- Leave all school supplies in locker or homeroom
BE SAFE
- Enter and exit the auditorium in an orderly manner and keep
moving
- Know where your teacher sits
- Keep hands to self and feet on the floor
- Remain seated until you are dismissed
BE RESPECTFUL
- Sit up straight and stay awake
- Listen quietly at all times
- Show appreciation with appropriate applause
BE RESPONSIBLE
- If time allows use bathroom/water fountain before assembly begins
- When asking a question, stand and speak clearly with volume
- Take ownership of your behavior
- Check your area before leaving
BE COOPERATIVE
- Follow adult directions and reminders immediately without arguing
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