Yorktown High School

Restoring the Roar!

In order to assure that

is a safe, welcoming and productive learning

environment, the following rules and student expectations

have been established.

Rule 1: Use quiet voices and Use quiet voices and appropriate language & toneappropriate language & tone

No ScreamingScreaming, YellingYelling or CursingCursing Allowed!

Rule 2: Adhere to the dress codeAdhere to the dress code

Dress Code is in effect Dress Code is in effect from the time you from the time you arrivearrive on campus in the morning on campus in the morning

until the time you until the time you leaveleave campus after school. campus after school.

Rule 3: No cell phones or other No cell phones or other electronic devices during electronic devices during

the school daythe school day

Rule 4: Absolutely no PDAAbsolutely no PDA(Public Display of Affection)(Public Display of Affection)

Have Respect for Yourself & Others – Have Respect for Yourself & Others – Keep It G Rated!!!Keep It G Rated!!!

Romantic contact of any type is inappropriate at

school

Rule 5: Take pride in our new Take pride in our new facilities – keep our school cleanfacilities – keep our school clean

• No food or drinks in the “commons” areas.

• No gum or off-campus drinks allowed on campus.

• Throw all trash away in the proper receptacles.

• Keep the walls clean.

• Do not put your feet on the walls or furniture.

Rule 6: Respect teachers & Respect teachers & staffstaff

Always Follow Directions & Accept Correction Politely!

Rule 1: Listen to announcements & follow directions

Rule 2: Use class time to work and learn

Rule 3: Produce your best work & complete your

assignments on time

Effort Matters

Rule 4: Encourage & support others

Never criticize or ridicule another student’s questions or answers!

During Passing Periods

Rule 1: Walk in an orderly Walk in an orderly manner on the right side of the manner on the right side of the

hallways.hallways.

No RunningRunning, PushingPushing or ShovingShoving!

Rule 2: Keep moving.Rule 2: Keep moving.Don’t block the hallways.Don’t block the hallways.

To Visit with Friends, To Visit with Friends, Move to the “Commons” Areas.Move to the “Commons” Areas.

Rule 3: Use passing period for Rule 3: Use passing period for personal businesspersonal business

Rule 4: Manage time wisely & Rule 4: Manage time wisely & be on time to classbe on time to class

During Class TimeDuring Class Time

Rule 1: After the tardy bell rings, Rule 1: After the tardy bell rings, you must have a hall passyou must have a hall pass

Rule 2: Take the most direct route to Rule 2: Take the most direct route to your destination & walk with purposeyour destination & walk with purpose

Rule 3: Do Not Disrupt LearningRule 3: Do Not Disrupt Learning

Rule 1: Enter the cafeteria in an orderly manner and wait your turn in line

Rule 2: Have your order and money ready

Say “Please” and “Thank-you” Say “Please” and “Thank-you” when addressing cafeteria staff.when addressing cafeteria staff.

Rule 3: Once you have received your food, pick a seat, and sit properly.

Rule 4: Use proper table manners

Absolutely no throwing food!

Rule 5: No food outside the cafeteria during lunch

Remain seated until finishedRemain seated until finished unless going to the restroom unless going to the restroom

or throwing trash awayor throwing trash away

Rule 6: Throw your garbage away before leaving the cafeteria

Rule 1: Use the appropriate restroom

• Male bathrooms are for Male bathrooms are for male students.male students.

• Female bathrooms are Female bathrooms are for female students.for female students.

• Teacher restrooms are off limits to students.

Rule 2: Hygiene is important – Aim, Flush & Wash Hands

• Use trash receptacles to dispose of trash.Use trash receptacles to dispose of trash.

• Do not write on any surface in the restroom. Do not write on any surface in the restroom. This includes walls, stalls, and mirrors.This includes walls, stalls, and mirrors.

• Do not purposefully clog toilets or sinks.Do not purposefully clog toilets or sinks.

• Do not stand on toilets or sinks.Do not stand on toilets or sinks.

Rule 3: Keep the restroom clean

Report any graffiti or damage

Rule 1: No gum or unapproved food Rule 1: No gum or unapproved food or drinks in the libraryor drinks in the library

Rule 2: Value the resourcesRule 2: Value the resources

Do not write on or destroy reading materials, tables or equipment

Rule 3: Treat the computers with careRule 3: Treat the computers with care

• Get permission before using personal software or flash drives.

• Use the computers for school related purposes only.

Using the computers is a privilege. Any unnecessary manhandling of the computer equipment

will result in suspension of your computer privileges.

Rule 4: Respect learning – do not Rule 4: Respect learning – do not disturb or distract students or classes disturb or distract students or classes

in the libraryin the library

Do not make signs to show to other students in the classrooms!

Welcome to Welcome to Yorktown Yorktown

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Together, Together, we will build…we will build…

A Legacy of Excellence

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Yorktown High School Safe & Civil School Committee, 2014