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LaytonElementary School
Davis School District
How We Make Our School Safe
At Layton Elementary, EVERY STUDENT has the right to feel safe at school.
No Real or Pretend Weapons
“Pretend is Real…”
What is a weapon?
“Pretend is Real…”
Any item that can hurt or scare another person
No Drugs, Alcohol, or Tobacco
“Pretend is Real…”
Having, sharing, showing, using, selling, or being part of any of this with REAL, LOOK-ALIKE, or PRETEND drugs, illegal or not, including tobacco and alcohol can spell B-I-G T-R-O-U-B-L-E for you!
“Pretend is Real…”
Bullying
Sometimes…
•Kids are bullies•Kids are bullied•Kids see bullying
What Is Bullying?
• Play Fighting• Real Fighting• Punching• Pushing or Shoving• Kicking• Other?
Physical
What Is Bullying?
• Spreading Rumors• Threatening• Teasing / Name Calling• Gestures• Sending a friend to do your bullying• Being mean • Other?
Verbal / Non-Verbal
• What is Telling?
• What is Tattling?
If someone is going to get in trouble it's
tattling, if someone is going to get hurt it's telling. If you're not sure, tell an adult and
they will decide.
Sexual Harassment is any unwelcomed behavior of a sexual nature that makes the other person feel uncomfortable.
Some examples of sexual harassment are:
• Physical Contact• Jokes• Teasing• Staring• Inappropriate or obscene pictures, music, or gestures
• Comments• Rumors• Notes• Rating Lists• Swearing• Name calling, including “gay,” “fag,” “lesbian,” etc.
Bullying / Harassment
Even if you are just joking around!
Pretend is Real
The bully doesn’t get to decide whether or not someone is a
victim. The person being bullied gets to decide.
What do you do if you or someone you know is being bullied?
• Tell the bully to STOP. He/She might not be aware they are being a bully.• If it continues or you still feel uncomfortable, tell an adult or call or text the Bullying Hotline.• Bullying is NEVER ok.
Discriminationand
Prejudice
DiscriminateTreating someone unfairly or better than others for an unfair reason
Prejudice (to pre-judge)
Having an opinion or some ideas about someone without really knowing that person
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people are from different ethnic or racial groups
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people are from different religious groups
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people have disabilities
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people look different from us
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people learn quickly, or slowly, or differently from us
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people are richer or poorer than us
What are some ways we are prejudiced or discriminate?
When people have an accent or speak a different language than we do
Is one better than the other?
No, just different!
And different
is OK!
Electronic Devices
Electronic devices include any device that is used for audio, video, or text communication, cell phones, smart phones, pagers, cameras, CD players, pocket PCs, DVD or video players, MP3 players, iPods, PSPs, etc.
At Layton Elementary:• Students may have and use electronic devices.• They may not use them during the school day. This includes recess, lunchtime, and while in the halls. They must be completely powered down, turned off, and kept out of sight.• Electronic devices may be used before the first bell and after the final bell as long as they do not create a distraction or disruption.• Electronic devices may not be used in a way that contributes to bullying or other unacceptable behaviors.
At Layton Elementary:• Students who violate this rule may have the electronic device taken away by a school employee.• If a student’s device is taken away, it will be returned only to the students’ parent or guardian.• If a student’s device is taken away repeatedly, he/she may not be allowed to bring it on school grounds permanently.
The following consequences may happen when a student breaks the rules we’ve talked about today:• Parents notified • Prohibited from participating in some school activities• In- or out-of-school suspension• Expelled from school• Moved to another school• Referred to police• Other interventions as deemed appropriate
Do these rules apply only at school?
No!Respectful behavior is important
wherever you are!
And, Safe Schools Rules apply from the time you leave home until
you return from school!