We would like to be playground to be a safe place for our students to play. These rules are designed for the safety of each person on the playground. In addition, students are encouraged to use good judgment in playing on all equipment. The equipment is safe only when used properly.
1. Stay within designated play areas. Be sure to get permission from the duty teacher before leaving the playground for any reason.
2. If the playground is muddy, please stay on the blacktop. Be sure to wipe your shoes off before entering the building.
3. Respect the rights of others to use their own space. Avoid fighting, wrestling, shoving, and games that may cause injury to others.
4. Remember that words can also hurt. Name calling and cursing are inappropriate behaviors and will not be tolerated at school.
5. Limit throwing and kicking of balls to appropriate game activity. Rocks, dirt, sticks, twigs, gravel, etc. should remain on the ground.
6. Games are open to all students desiring to play.
7. Eat food and candy before leaving the cafeteria. Gum chewing is not allowed on the playground or in the school building.
8. Refrain from riding “piggy-back” on the backs of other students. No human pyramid building is allowed.
9. Toys, skateboards, skates, baseballs, and radios should be left at home.
10. Use the restroom before going outside. Return to the building only in an emergency, with the permission of the duty teacher. Use the restrooms by the cafeteria.
11. Listen for special announcements regarding any safety hazards that may temporarily exist on the playground. Remember there are rocks, stickers, etc. on the playground. Watch carefully as you run and play.
12. Students must have a daily note from parents to remain inside during recess.
13. Shoes/Footwear must be worn at all times when on playground and outside grounds.