Playground Protocols
What action are students expected to take immediately when they hear two short whistles on the playground?
Line Up
What is the maximum noise level allowed for students while riding on the school bus?
Noise level 1 (Partner Voice - only the person next to you can hear you).
According to the Summit Key Vocabulary, what is the definition of a 'Digital Citizen'?
Someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.
What does the educational acronym 'PBIS' stand for?
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports.
What is a 'Zen Zone' or 'Calm Corner' in the classroom, and what is its primary purpose?
It is a designated calming space in the classroom for students to take a few minutes to themselves or take a mental break when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, tired, or sad.
What is the official rule regarding playing football games during recess?
There are no football games permitted at recess; however, students are allowed to play catch.
Why are students strictly prohibited from eating food on the school bus?
Due to safety concerns regarding student food allergies.
How is the key vocabulary term 'Responsibility' defined in the context of digital citizenship?
A duty you have to yourself or others.
What are the five school-wide behavioral expectations represented by the 'EAGLE' acronym at Summit?
Empathetic, Adaptable, Genuinely Confident, Lifelong Critical Thinkers, and Effective Communicators.
When using the Zen Zone or Calm Corner, what length of time should students or the teacher will set the timer for?
A 3 to 5 minute break.
If a teacher blows one continuous whistle on the playground, what does this command tell students to do?
Run behind the water tower.
What is the automatic disciplinary consequence for a student who receives their second bus referral?
A one-day suspension from the school bus.
What do the letters in the 'THINKS' acronym stand for, which students should remember before doing something on the internet?
True? Hurtful? Illegal? Necessary? Kind? Safe?
What are the points called that students earn for positive behavior recognition, and what can they be used for?
Eagle Points. They can be redeemed for teacher-selected classroom incentives, such as special opportunities/days.
What does it mean if a teacher asks a student to 'Sideline', and is this considered a disciplinary punishment?
Sidelining is a short break (often after a teacher redirection) to sit in a separate seat, visit the Zen Zone, or have a conference.
It is NOT a punishment; it is a 'reset' designed to get the student back in the game and refocused.
To ensure everyone remains safe, where must students sit or stand while waiting for their turn on the swings?
By the bars - NOT in front or behind someone swinging
Under the bus technology policy, what types of media are students strictly forbidden from recording or capturing on the bus?
Recording videos, taking photos, or capturing audio are not allowed on the school bus.
What are the three concentric 'Rings of Responsibility' that a digital citizen must take care of?
Self, Community, and World.
How does a whole class earn a class celebration in the 'Eagle's Nest', and what are three options available on the Class Party Menu?
Classes earn stars throughout the building (such as walking respectfully or dining politely) to fill up a PBIS Class Recognition Chart. Party menu options include Hat Day, Popsicle Party, Extra Recess, Gym Game, and PJ Day & Popcorn.
What do the letters stand for in the 'SMART' station acronym, which students complete during a Reset in the Student Success Room (SSR)?
S - Sign in, M - Move your body, A - Action with purpose, R - Relax and breathe, T - Time to talk.
What are three safety and behavioral rules students must follow when playing Tether Ball?
Any three of the following: (1) Follow all rules of Tether Ball, (2) Hit the ball (no holding the ball), (3) Stay off the tether ball poles, and (4) Do not pull on the tether ball rope.
What specific administrative actions and disciplinary consequences occur upon a student's fourth bus referral?
A ten-day bus suspension, accompanied by a mandatory conference involving the parent, principal, bus driver, and transportation director.
In the digital citizenship curriculum, what three distinct topics are grouped under the 'Self' ring of responsibility?
Privacy, Digital Footprint, and Balance.
How do student arrival locations differ on Mondays compared to the rest of the school week (Tuesday through Friday)?
On Mondays, all arriving students go to the gym before school (or the cafeteria for breakfast). From Tuesday to Friday, students go straight to their homeroom classes instead (or the cafeteria for breakfast).
Name two of the five steps a student follows when visiting the Student Success Room (SSR) for a Reset before returning to their classroom.
The steps are: (1) Choose how you were feeling (identify emotions on an emoji chart), (2) Move your body in space, (3) Action with control (focused movement), (4) Relax your body (quiet mind, control breathing), and (5) Time to talk. Before returning, the student must complete a 'Re-entry form' which also goes home to parents.