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Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student conduct is a set of rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Education that is designed to maintain order and discipline necessary for effective learning. The policies of the Code are carefully followed at Fort Washington Forest Elementary.
Any student bringing a weapon of any sort, drugs or an alcoholic beverage to school will be subject to immediate suspension or expulsion from school. This warning is posted throughout the building.
The Board of Education approves the following disciplinary actions:
A. Temporary Removal from Class
B. Suspension from School
A student may be suspended from school by the principal or her designee for persistent disobedience. "Persistent Disobedience" means recurring cases or instances of refusal to obey school officials or to comply with school rules and regulations, persistent insubordination or loitering.
A student may be excluded from riding a bus without being denied any other educational participation for inappropriate conduct restricted to his/her school bus behavior. Student conduct on school buses, as a part of the school environment, follows all the requirements and provisions as outlined in the Code.
A student's privilege to ride a school bus may be denied up to five (5) days by the principal, or longer by the Superintendent's designee.
BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY
Policy No. 6161.1
What Students Should and Should Not Bring to School
Toys, Pets, Gum: Toys (electronic games, radios, cards, action figures, Pokemon cards, etc.) will be confiscated and kept in the office until picked up by the parent. Parents should make arrangements to pick up items within 3-5 days after the items have been confiscated, as secure space is very limited. We cannot be responsible for the safety or value of these items. Chewing gum is not permitted.
Lost and Found: The "lost and found" box is kept in the Multi-Purpose Room. Parents should encourage children to check the box for lost articles. Possessions should be clearly marked for there is little the school can do to recover or pay for lost articles. Extra money and valuable items should not be brought to school.
Supplies: The County supplies most of the necessary instructional materials for each child. However, there is a limit to the number of smaller items that can be supplied. Students are asked to bring certain materials to school during the first week. Teachers on each grade level will make known to the students and parents the supplies that will be needed. If parents have access to usable paper or supplies, please consider donating them to the school.
Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations
Safety Patrols: Composed of fifth and sixth grade students who have been recommended by teachers and approved by the principal. These members are selected for their leadership, reliability and conduct.
Youth Development: This group provides selected students with the opportunity to improve study skills, self-esteem and social behaviors. Usually the students come from grades 4 and 5 and they must go through an application process as well as being recommended for participation.
Volunteers: All of our activities need the support of our parent community. We are delighted to have volunteers working in our building. Please adhere to our regular policy of first reporting to the office, signing in, and receiving a pass. For the safety of our students, all volunteers and chaperones are required to undergo fingerprinting and possible background checks before being allowed to volunteer or chaperone in any Prince George's County Public School. Clink the following link for more administration procedures: Fingerprinting and Background Office
Honor Roll: The following county-wide honor roll system has been implemented for students in grades 2-5:
- Distinguished Scholar - Students with a 4.0 GPA with no grade on the report card below an "A".
- Principal's Honor Roll - Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher with no grade on the report card below a "B".
- Honor Roll - Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher with no grade on the report card below a "C".
Textbooks, Workbooks and the Value of Homework
Textbooks and Workbooks
It is a time-honored tradition of the public schools of this County to extend the free use of textbooks and other similar study guides to pupils upon the express condition that such materials are returned in the same basic condition as issued, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Also, the proper use of textbooks and similar materials is part of the educational process.
Students will not receive their report cards in a timely manner unless the student:
- Returns such textbooks and other similar educational materials, as were originally furnished, to appropriate school personnel in a satisfactory condition, or
- Reimburses the school for damaged textbooks or other similar educational materials, or
- Reimburses the school for lost textbooks or similar educational materials at the full cost of replacement, without any reduction for depreciation or age of the lost textbook or educational material.
- Makes other satisfactory arrangements with the principal concerning the textbooks or other similar educational materials.
The Value of Homework
Homework is an important part of your child's education. When related directly to the daily curriculum, homework can be beneficial by providing practice of skills and processes taught in the classroom. It can aid in the development of self-discipline and work habits. Homework is truly an extension of the classroom, providing every student with the opportunity for enhanced learning.
Homework assigned by the teaching staff is directly related to the school curriculum. The assignments are specific so that the student knows exactly what is expected. The teaching staff will communicate with parents if individual students are repeatedly having problems completing homework assignments. When assigning homework, consideration is given to the individual needs and abilities of the students and to extra-curricular and planned school activities.
After the return of a student from an excused absence, the student is allowed the same number of days to make up the work as he/she was absent (out two days, student has two days to make up work).