1. Unless he or she has a note from a teacher, no child should enter the building before 8:30 a.m. unless he or she is enrolled in the Breakfast Program. Breakfast Program students must remain in the lunchroom until 8:25 a.m.

2. During inclement weather, students will be admitted to the lunchroom or Auditorium at 8:10 a.m. and not before.

3. Lateness will result in a warning and then a detention after the third lateness and every lateness thereafter.

4. When minor infractions occur, they are, in most cases, handled by the classroom teacher. A reprimand or a deprivation of a privilege will take care of the majority of cases.

5. Repeated misbehavior may result in a telephone call or a note sent home. In some instances, the Counselor will be involved. Serious violations or repeated misbehavior will be referred to the teacher in charge or Principal for disciplinary action.

6. In some instances, a suspension may result, and parents may be requested to meet with the principal. Suspensions may result when a student: strikes or uses abusive language to a staff member* is in a serious fight* steals money or school property* vandalizes school property* carries weapons, fire crackers, matches, lighters, etc.* is in possession of or is involved in the sale or purchase of a controlled substance, cigarettes, or drugs* pulls the fire alarm* is in possession of paging device, beeper or portable communication device repeatedly violates classroom rules* *Any Level II violations of the Code Of Conduct may be grounds for a disciplinary transfer. We know that parents want to be informed about their child?s behavior. We also know that by working together, we can improve school citizenship. Accordingly, we pledge to do our best to keep you well informed.

7. We ask all students to practice the school wide effective behavior support program. Fulton's School Wide Effective Behavior Program

    E - Everyone comes prepared and on time.
    A - Always use kind words and actions.
    G - Give your best and pass the test.
    L - Listen to & follow directions the 1st time.
    E - Everyone resolve problems cooperatively.

• 8. Act 26 Pennsylvania law (Act 26 of 1995) now requires that any student, regardless of age or grade level, found to be in possession of a weapon on school property, in a school program or event, or while traveling to and from school or a school program or event, (including school buses and public transportation) be subject to arrest and expulsion from the school district for at least one year.

• The law defines a weapon as ?any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, shotgun, rifle and any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.?

• The law does not require that the student use or try to use the weapon. Furthermore, weapons carried for self-defense are not exempt from the provisions of the law. Possession includes weapons found on the person as well as in school bags, desks, or lockers.

• The law requires that when a weapon is discovered: School officials must detain the student. Police must be called, and they may arrest students age 10 or older. The student must be suspended. The school must recommend that the student be expelled from the school district.

• If your child is under 17, you will be responsible for providing an appropriate education during the expulsion, either at a private school or with another public school district.

• Violations of Act 26 and other serious school violations will become part of a student?s permanent record, and will now be available to any school in which he or she may later enroll.

• Furthermore, you as parent or guardian, must disclose the existence to any new school in which your child enrolls. Please be aware of what your child brings to school. Even tools such as pointed scissors or supplies such as pieces of metal, should not be sent to school with your child unless you receive a written request from the instructor.

Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe school where learning is the top priority.