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■ ■ ■ School is a place where children come for an education. Good order and discipline help ■ students to learn and to adjust to life, free from the distractions, frictions and disturbances which would interfere with their education. We work cooperatively with parents/guardians ■ in helping children develop responsible behavior, courtesy toward others, and a community spirit. We do not call parents/guardians over every minor transgression. When we do call, it ■ is for something we consider serious in nature and for which we must enlist their assistance. Our school rules are simple and easily understood by the children. ■ ■ The following list is a guideline for teachers and administrators in dealing with discipline problems. It also makes students and parents/guardians aware of the potential ■ consequences of any negative behavior. Section 310 of Massachusetts Chapter 766 will be adhered to when disciplining students on an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan). ■ For further clarification, please refer to the Mashpee School Committee Policy on Student Conduct. ■ ■ Student Conduct Our school's rules are developed with four guiding principles for responsible behavior. ■ They are known as "Cocoa's Fab Four". • Safety ■ • Respect • Responsibility ® • Ready to Learn ■ These guidelines help us to understand that: ■ • People are not for hitting or hurting. ■ • We need to find ways of dealing with angry feelings so that we are able to keep our hands, feet and objects to ourselves. ■ • Rude, hurtful language is unacceptable. • The school is our home. Its property should be treated respectfully ■ and carefully. Our personal property will be safe in school as well if ■ we also respect each others' belongings. • It is important not to interfere with learning for ourselves and others ■ by distracting or disturbing the teacher during a lesson. • Positive and courteous behavior means that we will listen and ■ participate at the appropriate times. We should make every effort to ■ learn as much as possible every day. ■ In the Cafeteria: • No refrigeration or microwave is available for student lunches. Please use an ice ■ pack and/or thermos in your child's lunchbox when necessary. • Sit in appropriate areas. ■ . Wait patiently in the serving line. ■ . Talk quietly so all may have an enjoyable lunch period. • Food is for eating, not throwing or playing. ■ . Ask permission to leave the area. • Clean up after finishing meal. ■ . Food/drink remains in the cafeteria. ■ 29 ■