Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
TEANECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Parent/Child Behavior Contract
For a Safe School Year
In order to ensure that your child has a great year, expectations and regulations must be clear.
Please read the following, discuss it with your child(ren) and, by signing and returning the
contract to us, indicate that you agree and will live by the rules. Thank you for your
understanding and cooperation.
Use appropriate language. No cursing, profanity, threats, vulgar or crude language.
Respect staff members and students. Name calling, bullying, teasing and offensive
language will not be tolerated. Cooperation with peers and staff is expected.
Physical contact is NOT permitted – even in the spirit of fun. There will be no
pushing, poking, piling on or throwing punches. No fighting or inappropriate behavior
on school property, bus stop or on the bus.
Respect school and personal property. We should all be mindful about keeping our
building clean. Damaging or defacing the school or personal property is not permitted.
Show respect for authority. No negative attitudes.
Show concern and respect for other students. No stealing, harassing or threatening
others.
IPods, electronic toys, etc. are not to be brought to school unless they are part of a
class project. Cell phones may be carried in backpack for emergency purposes, but not
used during the school day. Absolutely no toy guns, knives or any other weapons or
objects that can be used as weapons are permitted.
I agree with the Teaneck Elementary School rules outlined above plus others that might be
posted in classrooms. By signing this contract and having my child sign it, I am indicating that
we have discussed this and that I understand that Teaneck Elementary Schools reserve the
right to impose consequences on any child whose behavior indicates a flagrant disregard of
the rules and regulations and/or jeopardizes the well-being and safety of himself/herself or
other learners.
Please sign below and return to your child‘s teacher.
Student‘s Name (printed)
Student‘s Signature
Parent / Guardian‘s Name (printed)
Parent / Guardian‘s Signature
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