At PS 38, we believe it is important that we all follow these Community Standards to ensure we have a peaceful, respectful and nurturing school environment.

With Your Voice:

• Be careful with other people’s feelings
• Tell the truth
• Use appropriate language (no inappropriate words or gestures)
• Respect and listen to the person speaking
• Please do not tease, insult, threaten or call others unkind names
• Keep the classroom quiet when others are working

With Your Body:

• Be careful around other people’s space
• Be careful with other people’s things
• Ask permission before you touch something
• Be careful with school property (tables, chairs, books, computers)
• Use your hands to help, comfort — No hitting or fighting

With Your Mind:

• Always ask yourself these questions: “Am I doing the right thing?” “Would I like someone to do that to me?”

And:

• Please be quiet in the hallways. Children are working in their classrooms
• Please walk quietly with your class when you are in the hallways
• Always listen to and follow directions given to you by PS 38 adults
• Please come to school on time. This is very important!
• Please clean up after yourself at lunch time and be respectful of the adults in the cafeteria and yard
• Please do not run in the building
• Please don’t fool around in the bathroom. Use it, wash your hands and return quickly to your classroom
• Please don’t chew gum at school

Possible Consequence of Inappropriate Behavior:

• Solve the problem you created or work with an adult to solve the problem
• Write a letter of apology
• Lose school privileges
• Meet with an administrator
• Have your family contacted by your teacher or an administrator
• Have inappropriate items confiscated by a teacher or an administrator
• Possible suspension

Thank you for upholding these standards and supporting our wonderful school community!