Odell Primary School Media Center Student Conduct Guidelines

2021-2022 School Year

Reviewed: August 2019

Purpose

In order to maintain an environment in the Media Center that supports and nurtures the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of the Odell Primary School community, the following patron conduct is expected.

Guidelines Statement

The Media Center is a place for study and research, among other things, and therefore; excessive noise that distracts students and prevents them from working is not permitted. While complete silence is not expected, loud behavior that proves disruptive will be addressed accordingly.

During Class Sessions:

1. Students will first receive a warning.
2. Upon a second warning, a student's name may be written down to notify the classroom teacher.
3. If the student continues to disrupt the class, administration may become involved.
4. If behavior is sufficiently disruptive, administration may be notified without a first warning.

Individuals and Small Groups:

1. Students will first receive a warning.
2. Upon a second warning, a student may be asked to leave the Media Center and return to class.
3. If behavior is sufficiently disruptive, students may be asked to return to class without a first warning.

Everything in the Media Center belongs to the Odell Primary School community and is shared accordingly. Out of respect for all users, theft will not be tolerated. In an effort to prevent theft, book bags, purses, lunch bags, and large coats will not be permitted in the Media Center. Students will be asked to leave these items in the entrance of the Media Center space.  

Because of potential damage to books, computers, and the furniture/carpet, eating and drinking is not permitted in the Media Center unless approved by Media Center Staff. Food and drinks brought into the Media Center must remain in lunch bags and/or book bags.

Students sent to the Media Center to complete assignments and take tests need written instruction from their teacher explaining what they are to complete and when they are to return to class. These students are asked to sit away from classes and not to talk to other students. Students are not to be sent to the Media Center for behavioral reasons.