Code of Conduct

T.C.M.S. (Tolerant, Cooperative, Motivated, Successful) Behavior Matrix

	Be Respectful	Be Responsible	Be Ready
Classroom Behaviors	Be quiet during morning and afternoon announcements. Follow classroom rules and procedures. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself. Use an appropriate tone with others.	Be an active participant. Use resources appropriately. Complete assigned tasks.	Arrive on time. Report to class with appropriate materials.
Cafeteria Behaviors	Use proper table manners. Be polite to lunchroom staff. Use inside voices.	Clean your area. Use good table manners regarding food and self.	Stay in line. Make food choice before entering the lunchroom. Pay meal fees.
Hall Behaviors	Walk quietly in a single file line.	Keep hands to yourself. Use self- control with your body and words.	Walk to your destination in a timely manner.
Gym/ Media Center Behaviors	Follow directions given by adults. Be courteous to teachers and students.	Use self- control. Walk to designated areas. Stay seated.	Have materials for class. Have proper gym/clothes. Go directly to your area.
Restroom Behaviors	Wait your turn. Keep hands to yourself.	Take care of school property. Keep restroom clean.	Spend the appropriate amount of time in the restroom.
Bus Area Behaviors	Listen and respond politely to the bus driver.	Follow posted rules.	Arrive at Bus Stop on time. Leave on correct busload. Listen to afternoon announcements.

 GENERAL RULES

1. No food, gum, or beverages are allowed in classrooms except for water and school meals as designated by a teacher.

2. Personal electronic devices must be turned off and kept out of sight during school hours.  Any piece of equipment that will create a disturbance in the school is prohibited and will be confiscated.

3. Students are responsible for providing their own pencils and paper for each class.

4. Students are not to participate in any school fundraising activity without prior approval of the Thomas County Board of Education.

5. Public displays of affection such as hugging, kissing, holding hands, etc. will not be allowed.

6. Non-academically related items should not be brought to school without prior approval. Such items will be confiscated and returned to a parent only.

7. No gambling will be allowed.

8. Students must be picked up no later than 30 minutes following the end of the school day or any extra-curricular event. Pickup arrangements should be made in advance. Failure to arrange timely pickup may result in disciplinary action.

9. Students who have received disciplinary consequences for bullying, fighting, or threats/intimidation will not be permitted to attend school-sponsored dances.