What are the School Rules/Classroom Rules and how are they enforced?
The school rules for Hobble Creek Elementary are shown on posters hung in each of the classrooms and they say the following:
"Hobble Creek Hawks show respect and soar when they:
1. Follow adult instructions
2. Are where they are supposed to be
3. Choose words and actions that are helpful, not hurtful
4. Protect and take care of school property
5. Leave gum, candy, and toys at home."
The classroom rules are as follows:
1. We need to be respectful
2. Listen while others are talking
3. Always do your best
The teacher typically enforces the school and classroom rules. In the classroom the students all start out with a green card. If a student is not following the school/classroom rules or is having a behavioral problem the student is asked to pull a card. A green card means a student is doing great. A yellow card is a warning to the student. If a student pulls an orange card they will miss five minutes of recess. A red card means that a student will miss 10 minutes of recess. At this age (first grade) usually just pulling a yellow card is enough of a warning because no one wants to miss any part of recess, but, if a student does pull a red card and they continue with disciplinary problems then the teacher will send the student to the principals office and the parents are called. The school rules are enforced using the teachers discretion. When I spoke to the teacher she said that rarely are their times when a situation goes beyond her classroom. If a student hits someone, starts a fight, or brings a weapon to school they are immediately sent to see the principal otherwise they will pull a card.
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