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Rules of Student Conduct

Our school maintains high, but not unreasonable standards of conduct and behavior for all of our students.  We believe appropriate student conduct is essential in order to make each student’s experience at school meaningful, productive and enjoyable. The rules governing the behavior of students and the operation of the school reflect three guiding principles: (1) the school exists as a place to learn; (2) teachers have a right to teach and all students have a right to learn; and (3) self-discipline is the key to school discipline.  Please use the STUDENT AND PARENT Rights and Responsibilities Guide for detailed Governing Board policies and Administrative Regulations pertaining to parents and students of the Fresno Unified School District.

GENERAL STUDENT CONDUCT RULES
  • Personal items such as toys, iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, playground equipment, skateboards, etc., are not allowed at school unless so directed or authorized by the teacher.
  • Students should return all lost and found articles to the office.
  • Students will conduct themselves in a way that will not disrupt the learning environment.
  • Gum, seeds, and candy are not allowed at school at any time.  Only healthy snacks may be brought and eaten at school.
  • Students may use the office telephone ONLY WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION from a school staff member.
  • Students will play at recess in the designated play areas only.  Other areas, buildings & corridors are OFF LIMITS during recess.
  • Students should not bounce balls in corridors or on walls of any building.
  • Students should stay on sidewalks.

     

BICYCLES

  • State law requires bicycle helmets for children under the age of 18.
  • Students riding bicycles to school will park and lock them at the bicycle racks as soon as they arrive at school.
  • Bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds or walkways AT ANY TIME.
  • Students are to obey all traffic laws (see Motor Vehicle Code) when riding bicycles to and from school.
  • Students are not to go into the bicycle parking area during the school day.
  • Students who consistently fail to abide by these provisions may be required to use another form of transportation to and from school.

     

EQUIPMENT

  • Footballs and soccer balls are to be used only on the grass area.
  • Baseballs, softballs, bats, and tennis rackets are NOT to be used except WITH TEACHER SUPERVISION.
  • Students should use climbing equipment and slide properly.  No twirling or hanging by knees.
  • Students should kick balls only on the grass area.
  • Students are NOT to kick volleyballs or bladder balls.

CAFETERIA CONDUCT

  • Students wishing to eat in the cafeteria MUST have courteous and proper behavior.  Students should face forward and demonstrate good table manners at all times.
  • Students may talk quietly to the persons next to them.  Shouting or talking from one table to another is unacceptable.
  • Hats may not be worn in the cafeteria.
  • The floor and tables must be free of litter before students are excused for recess.
  • All students will remain in their seats until the supervisor dismisses them.
REFERRALS

Behavior that results in a referral may include: defiance of authority, profanity/obscene gestures/offensive or crude jokes or language, physical injury towards another student, teasing/harassing/ threatening of other students, cheating, stealing, vandalism, possession of a dangerous object, disruptive behavior or repeated minor offenses which have been addressed previously.

Consequences may include Think Time detention, two or more days of non-privilege with suspension from sports activities, removal from assemblies/special activities/field trips, loss of recess, suspension from school, etc.  Parents will be contacted by administration or teacher when student behavior disrupts instruction. An intervention support service may be provided on site to improve behavior.

SUSPENSION

Suspe​nsion means the removal of ​a student from ongoing instruction for adjustment purposes.  Section 48900 of the California Education Code and Governing Board Policies of the Fresno Unified School District provides authority to suspend students who engage in activities that disrupt school activities or otherwise defy the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.  

NON-PRIVILEGE STATUS

Any student suspended from Pyle will be placed on non-privilege status for five school days beginning on the first day of their return to school from their suspension.  Any non-privilege status requires that the student not participate in or attend any school activities or functions for the assigned number of school days.  No exceptions will be made to this rule for athletes, performers, or for any special events.

IMPROPER STUDENT CONDUCT ON THE BUS

The state law provides that the bus driver has complete responsibility for student safety and conduct on the bus.  Student misbehavior constitutes a serious safety hazard on the bus.  Students not conducting themselves properly will be issued a citation by the bus driver, which must be signed by the parent.  Continued misconduct will result in suspension or denial of transportation privileges.