PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS
Bells & Whistles
Playground Supervisors will blow whistles two minutes before the recess bell rings.
Rationale: This will give the students sufficient time to get to their line so that they are actually ready to enter the building when the bell rings.
Reward system for positive line behavior such as Carson Kudos/Other
Progressive Consequences
...from the field:
Warning
Students not getting to their line on time from the field will be excused from using the field for one day
Students continuing to not get to their line on time will be excused from the field for an extended time; discretion of the supervisor: documentation
Referral to the office
...from the Blacktop/Big Toy Area:
Warning
Time Out (Approx. 5 minutes)
Extended time out(s); discretion of supervisor: documentation
Students not getting to their line on time from the field will be excused from using the field for one day
Students continuing to not get to their line on time will be excused from the field for an extended time; discretion of the supervisor: documentation
Referral to the office
...from the Blacktop/Big Toy Area:
Warning
Time Out (Approx. 5 minutes)
Extended time out(s); discretion of supervisor: documentation
Lining up
When the bell rings students are to be lined up and quiet. This means that students are in one straight line, facing forward, and not talking.
Rationale: This will provide the structure necessary so that students are ready to make the transition back to a learning environment.
Progressive Consequences:
Warning
Time out at following recess (approx. 5 minutes): documentation
Extended time out (discretion of the supervisor): documentation
Referral to the office
Rationale: This will provide the structure necessary so that students are ready to make the transition back to a learning environment.
Progressive Consequences:
Warning
Time out at following recess (approx. 5 minutes): documentation
Extended time out (discretion of the supervisor): documentation
Referral to the office
Playground Equipment Use
Spicas: limit two students per spica. Students using the spicas are to spin themselves. Others are not to ‘help’ them spin.Galaxy: There is no limit to the number of students using the Galaxy. However, they must all have their own space (no sitting on laps). Students are not to stand on the Galaxy.
Big Toys: Total number of students and use of equipment is determined by playground supervisors; the determining factor is always the level of student safety.
Slide: students are to be sitting on their bottom with coming down the slide. Walking/running up the slide is not permitted.
Big Toys: Total number of students and use of equipment is determined by playground supervisors; the determining factor is always the level of student safety.
Slide: students are to be sitting on their bottom with coming down the slide. Walking/running up the slide is not permitted.
Building Access During Recess
Bathroom Pass: Students are to ask permission of the supervisor by the basketball courts to use the bathroom. All students are to have a Bathroom pass if using restroom during recess time
Nurse Pass: Students needing to see the nurse must have a Nurse Pass in order to enter the building
Emergency Pass: Students with an Emergency Pass have direct access to the office. This lets staff in the building not to question students as to why they may be in the building
Supervisor Designated Areas
Recess with 4 supervisors: 1 at field, 1 on field by stairs, 1 by big toy, 1 by basketball court
Recess with 3 supervisors: 1 at field, 1 by big toy, 1 by basketball court
Blacktop recess with 4 supervisors: 1 by each big toy, 1 by basketball court, 1 by playshed
Blacktop recess with 3 supervisors: 1 between each big toy, 1 by basketball court, 1 by playshed
Supervision Start Time: One supervisor must be outside by 11:20 AM. All other supervisors must be outside by during their full supervision cycle
Student Designated Playground Areas
Blacktop, big toy area, Field
Student Playground Area Off Limits
behind playshed, north side of hill where vision is blocked, sidewalk to field (intended for ADA access only)
Rainy/Wet Days
Recess is limited to the blacktop
Depending upon the weather, those students who are not dressed appropriately will be limited to the playshed
Classrooms are off limits during recess for those students who forget their coats, umbrellas, etc. Students not dressed appropriately for outside weather will be directed to stay underneath the playshed
