Criteria & Consequences
Consequences
Performing duties as a Safety Patrol Officer in a responsible manner is vital to the safety and well-being of all students. Failure to take the Safety Patrol Officer's duty seriously could warrant a removal from the patrol.
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Students consistently tardy or absent will automatically receive a warning letter; and may be placed on probation for 1 week.
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If a student fails to perform his/her duties assigned they will receive a verbal warning. Continued issues will result in written warnings (up to 3 warnings), and dismissal from the safety patrol.
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Patrol officers who do not follow the guidelines when serving duty posts or dealing with students and staff will receive up to 3 warnings, and possible dismissal from the safety patrol.
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Students who are not showing effort in their studies will receive a warning.
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Behavior issues that warrant a referral or a visit with the principal may result in removal or suspension from safety patrol. Dr. Saxton can have the final say of the dismissal of safety belt.
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After a safety receives the 3rd warning, student will lose safety belt.
If a student receives a written warning, a copy of the warning letter will be sent home explaining why that student received the warning. This letter NEEDS to be signed and returned. The letter will remain on file throughout the year whether it's signed or not.
Students may also receive a verbal warning before a written warning.
Criteria
In order to have an effective Safety Patrol, the students must abide by certain Safety Patrol guidelines. Your child is expected to follow these rules:
- Demonstrates the character traits of Robert L. Horbelt School
(RESPECT, KNOWLEDGE, PRIDE)
● In school consistently and arrives to school on time
● Dependable and honest
● Listens and follows directions
● Cooperates well with others
● Has maintained good grades (no D or F on report card)
● Completes classroom/homework assignments
● Agrees to be an indoor AND outdoor safety under all weather conditions (weather gear will be provided)
● Maintain sound attendance
● Protect the other students with respectful warnings (“Please do not run in the hallways, Thank You!”)
● No discipline referrals to the main office; upholds positive behavior
● Accepts and assumes responsibility
● Always wear the Safety Patrol belt while on duty
Failure to follow these Safety Patrol guidelines will result in a warning letter, probationary period or membership termination for your child. Warning letters will remain in file throughout the school year whether signed or not by the parent/guardian.
We will also be taking attendance with our safeties. ALL safeties MUST check in with the attendance officer in the morning. Safeties who are consistently late will receive a warning letter for their attendance.