Playground Rules
Be Safe---Be Responsible---Be Respectful
BE SAFE
* Walk slowly and carefully directly to and from designated areas
* Students are to remain on playing fields or playground areas at all times. Leaving
school grounds or entering the woods, stream or turf areas is not permitted
* Respond to directions immediately and respectfully
* Use equipment safely and appropriately. Use of hard balls or equipment considered
hazardous by supervisors are not to be used during recess
* If a student needs to leave the area for any reason including going to the nurse, the
bathroom, to meet with a teacher or to retrieve a ball must notify the playground
supervisor when leaving and upon returning to the playground.
* Stones, wood chips, snowballs or any other objects are not to be thrown
* Physically aggressive behavior is not permitted at recess or any other time
BE RESPONSIBLE
* Dress for the weather
* Line up promptly
* Report any problems or injuries to the supervisor immediately
* Be a problem solver
* Set a good example by including others, following the rules, and choosing not
participate in negative, hurtful or exclusionary behavior
* Return school playground equipment (balls, jump ropes,etc.) to the bin when recess is over
BE RESPECTFUL
* Listen to the directions of the playground supervisor
* Play fairly, respect the rules and others
* Include others in activities
* Be respectful of others’ personal space
* Inappropriate language is not to be used on the playground or anywhere in our school