Homework Guidelines:

·        Students are ALMOST ALWAYS given the opportunity to begin their homework in class.

·        Parents will be notified when students miss 3 homework assignments.  After five missed homework assignments students will be scheduled for an after school detention.

·        Other consequences for late or incomplete homework:

1.      Loss of recess

2.    Possible loss of assemblies and other extra activities, including but not limited to, field trips and field day.

Assignment Books:

·        Each student is issued an assignment book on the first day of school and is responsible for recording assignments.

·        Please review the assignment book nightly!

Behavior Expectations:

·        Students are expected to be courteous, responsible, and mature in their dealings with their teachers and peers.

·        Under normal circumstances, our discipline follows the following steps:  verbal warning, loss of privileges, change of seat, parent phone call, parent conference, and/or office referral.

·        The Student Handbook includes a detailed Slatington Elementary School Discipline Code.

Cheating Policy:

·        Cheating will not be tolerated in any form.

·        If any staff member witnesses a student cheating, the student will receive an automatic zero percent on that assignment.

·        No re-tests or extra credit will be accepted.

Fifth Grade Classroom Rules:

·        Raise your hand to speak

·        Work quietly

·        Complete work on time

·        Listen and follow directions the first time they are given

·        Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

·        Be respectful and responsible

·        Walk quietly in the halls and as you enter and exit the classroom