South Jordan Elementary Code of Conduct
South Jordan Elementary Expectations:
South Jordan R.A.M.S. are:
Respectful
Accountable
Motivated
Safe
Policies
All JSD policies can be viewed online at policy.jordandistrict.org.
Dress Code (AA419)
1. Clothing should be clean and in good repair.
2. Hats and other headwear: a. May be worn unless it disrupts the school or school activity, poses a danger to self or others, or limits the ability of others to identify the student. b. Any headwear that does not allow the student’s face to be visible is not allowed.
3. Clothing a. Must cover from the top of the armpit to approximately mid-thigh with no viewable undergarments (waistbands and bra straps excluded). b. Must be from the top of one armpit to another and connected from the front to back over the shoulder, have fabric in the front (covering the abdomen), on the sides (under the arms), and have a closed back (covering the upper and lower back). c. Provide coverage of the buttocks, genitals, and chest with a fabric that is not see-through.
4. Clothing, appearance, jewelry, accessory, footwear, or personal item shall be free of any writing, images, symbols, or any other insignias that: a. Are lewd, vulgar, profane, obscene, or sexually suggestive. b. Advocates, represents, or promotes racism, discrimination, violence or hate in any form. c. Signifies or depicts gangs and/or illegal or criminal activities. (Administrators in consultation with law enforcement agencies will determine what signifies and/or depicts these activities.) d. Shows or references tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or any illegal substance.
5. Except as a part of an approved school activity or medical reasons, sunglasses may not be worn in school during the school day.
6. Footwear, appropriate for the day’s activities, shall be worn at all times.
7. Any dress or appearance item or practice that creates an unhealthy, unsafe, or disruption to the school or school activity may be prohibited.
Drug and Alcohol Policy (AS90)
Illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are not permitted on our school campus. With the exception of asthma inhalers, students may not have a prescription or over-the-counter medications in their possession. Prescription and/or over-the-counter medications may be administered by a parent during the school day or by trained staff in the main office with a written directive from a physician (see the office for paperwork).
Student Discipline and Code of Conduct (AS67)
Jordan School District students and employees are entitled to a learning/working environment free from unlawful and violent acts. Acts of violence, use or possession of a weapon or facsimile, criminal behavior, and gang activity in or about district schools, property, or activities shall be dealt with in accordance with district policy and the law.
Regular attendance is key to academic success. Utah’s Compulsory Education Law states that all school-age children must be in attendance at school unless there is a valid and legitimate excuse (Utah Code 53-A-11-101). You will receive an automated phone call if your child was marked absent for the day. Please contact the main office if your child will miss a day of school.
Bicycles and Scooters
Bicycles and scooters may be ridden to school, but they must NOT be ridden on the school grounds or in the crosswalks. The bike racks at the back of the school are for students in grades 1-6. Bike racks are available near the main entrance for patrons and Kindergarten students. Helmets are strongly encouraged! Heely or other wheeled shoes are not permitted.
Personal Electronic Devices (AA453)
- Elementary – Grades K-6
Student use of personal electronic and communication devices, including cellphones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, listening devices, wearable technology, and other similar personal electronic devices is not permitted during the school day. In extraordinary circumstances, exceptions may be approved by the school principal in consultation with their Administrator of Schools. Devices must be silenced and remain out of sight during the school day.
Computer games, IPODs, pagers, laser pointers toys, trading cards, collectibles, etc. are not allowed at school. Students who wear smart watches must turn them off during school hours. Cell phones must be turned off and kept in the student's backpack.
Elementary
- 1st Offense: Verbal reminder/warning and notification to parent/guardian
- 2nd Offense: Device held in the office for pick-up at the end of the day by student and notification to parent/guardian.
- 3rd+ Offense: Device held in the office for pick-up at the end of the day by parent or guardian.
Bullying and Cyberbullying (AS98)
Our school is committed to providing a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. Bullying behaviors, by definition, run counter to this commitment. They are repetitive and include a wide range of unkind/disrespectful actions that negatively impact the bully as well as the bullied, resulting in the classic lose-lose scenario. At SJE, we are committed to teaching and living by the philosophy of Think Win-Win. Accordingly, we encourage all who believe they’ve witnessed or experienced bullying behavior to report it to a teacher or administrator. All reports will be investigated in good faith and addressed at the level necessary to correct the problem, up to and including student suspension/expulsion.
Definitions: Bullying occurs when a student, or group of students, repeatedly behave or speak in a way that belittles, scares, hurts, threatens or intimidates another person. These behaviors can look like:
- Verbal – teasing, name-calling, or purposefully belittling others
- Physical – hitting, shoving, tripping, poking, cornering, or otherwise physically harming others
- Visual – leering, exposing to harmful/embarrassing material, or making unkind/threatening gestures
- Emotional – the use of gestures, notes, rumors, or gossip to emotionally diminish or hurt others. May also include using relationships with friends as a hurtful tool
- Cyber – The use of media and/or electronic devices to humiliate, embarrass, threaten or hurt others
Student Responsibilities
If you feel you are being bullied, try the following:
- Tell the bully in clear terms to STOP. His/her unkind behavior is not funny, kind or welcome
- Walk away from the bully if he/she does not stop and report your concern to an adult (playground supervisor, teacher, counselor, principal and/or parent)
Parent Responsibilities
- Review this Code of Conduct with your child and make sure he/she knows what you expect and stand for as a parent
- If your child is a victim of bullying, support and encourage him/her through this difficult situation. Insist that your child report the concern to school staff and follow up with your child and school staff
- If your child has engaged in bullying at any level, team up with school personnel to help him/her recognize and put an end to the hurtful behavior
Teacher/Administrator Responsibilities
- Participate in annual training related to bullying issues
- Explicitly teach students what constitutes bullying and how to proactively deal with bullying behaviors
- Investigate all reports of bullying in good faith, communicate concerns with parents, and provide instruction/consequences as necessary to correct harmful behaviors
Elementary-age students are at a stage in life where they are learning critical academic and social skills. In many cases, students this age who exhibit bullying behaviors think they are being funny or playful, or are otherwise oblivious to the severity of their actions – for their own development as well as that of their victims. Often, with the support of parents, instruction, and simple consequences are sufficient to correct the problem. Occasionally, more severe disciplinary measures are required. Depending on the history and severity of behaviors, consequences may range from something as simple as a conference with teachers/administrators to exclusion from school. No child will be allowed to persist in bullying behaviors at school.
Celebrating Great Kids
Student Conduct
Positive school behavior makes all the difference in the world. To help students learn and maintain good behavior, we will teach behavioral expectations for each area of the school, practice good citizenship at school and recognize students for their appropriate behavior.
R.A.M.S. Passes
Students will be given R.A.M.S. passes when they are “caught following the school expectations. Students will be able to redeem the passes in the office for a small prize. R.A.M.S. passes are collected throughout the year for a larger prize drawing at the end of the school year.
Big Horn
Big Horn's are awarded to classes showing excellent behavior. These may be given by any adult in the school (rotation teachers, reading assistants, cafeteria staff, recess assistants, administration, etc.). When classes have collected 30 Big Horns they spin a wheel for a classroom reward.
Golden Big Horn
Golden Big Horns are given to classes by substitute teachers when they have shown excellent behavior while the teacher is gone. A Golden Big Horn is worth 5 regular Big Horns.
Voice Levels (For the SJE PBIS Matrix linked below)
- No Talking
- Whisper (Library Voice)
- Inside Voice (Normal Voice, Not Raised)
- Outside Voice (Loud Talk, Yelling, Laughter)
South Jordan Elementary Expectations for Behavior
Please read, sign, and return this signature page to your child’s teacher.
I know that my behavior matters. I agree to Be Respectful, Accountable, Motivated, and Safe.
Student signature Date
My child and I understand the behavior expectations for students at South Jordan Elementary.
Parent signature Date