

CUSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Home of the Bobcats
Bobcat Behavior
At Custer County Schools, we believe that we must be a positive school with high expectations for students. All students have the right to learn, be safe, and be supported. No one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety, or wellbeing of others.
In supporting our students, we believe that we must provide consistent expectations throughout the school day and throughout the school environment. These expectations must be simple to understand and taught thoroughly to all students. Positive reinforcement of our expectations and consistent consequences are both important. We believe that parents/guardians are an integral part of creating a BOBCAT BEHAVIOR culture in our schools. We ask that each parent/guardian discuss our school rules and expectations at home on a regular basis. It is important to talk regularly with your child about how they are doing at school. As students are recognized for demonstrating BOBCAT BEHAVIOR, parents will be notified so that you can celebrate and reinforce your child’s behaviors. Parents will also be notified of inappropriate behaviors so that we can work together to support your child in learning to exhibit BOBCAT BEHAVIOR expectations.
At Custer County Schools ALL students strive to:
BE SAFE
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE RESPECTFUL
Students who exhibit BOBCAT BEHAVIOR will be recognized through a variety of positive reinforcements given by classroom teachers. In addition, all staff members will be looking for students who demonstrate these BOBCAT BEHAVIOR expectations. Students who struggle demonstrating BOBCAT BEHAVIOR will receive additional instruction and consequences within their classroom setting and/or as needed may be referred to the office. All consequences will follow the Custer County school policies and procedures.
Each teacher will work with students to define exactly what each of these rules looks like in their classroom. These three rules along with their definitions will be posted around the school and in classrooms. They are also available on the Custer County Schools website.
We believe that effective and consistent student discipline is a prerequisite for sound educational practice and productive learning. The purpose of student discipline is to offer strong learning opportunities for students to exhibit appropriate behaviors while in a safe school environment. At Custer County School, we will make every effort to partner with parents and guardians to create a team approach to discipline when appropriate.
Goals for the Custer County School District discipline program are:
1. To ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
2. To guide students toward a sense of self-discipline and personal responsibility.
3. To have students develop ownership of their decisions through enforcing appropriate consequences related to their behaviors.
4. To create an environment of mutual respect between students, parents, and school employees.
5. To repair and build relationships when possible through restorative practices.
Students do not shed constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate; however, the scope of their rights is more limited. (Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeler, 484 U.S. 260 (1988))
Classrooms
Be safe:
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Listen and follow instructions
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Ask before leaving the room
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Use materials appropriately
Be Responsible:
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Listen to the teacher
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Participate
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Be on time
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Pick up your area
Be Respectful:
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Hands, feet and body to yourself
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Use appropriate language
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Value the opinion of others
In our common areas, students will be taught to abide by all three rules according to the following expectations.
Hallways
Be Safe:
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WALK on the right side
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Be courteous and aware of younger students
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Keep hands, feet and body to self
Be Responsible:
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Be efficient
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Stay with your class
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Be where you say you are going to be
Be Respectful:
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Be quiet
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Hats off in the building
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Use appropriate language
Restrooms
Be Safe:
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One student from each class at a time
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Use equipment appropriately
Be Responsible:
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Avoid hanging out
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Flush toilet and wash hands
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Throw away trash
Be Respectful
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Respect the privacy of others
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Use indoor voice
Cafeteria
Be Safe:
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Hands to yourself
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Walking only
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Eat from your lunch only
Be Responsible:
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Food is for eating
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Clean up your area
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Only take what you will eat
Be Respectful:
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Speak kindly and softly
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Follow directions from adults
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Use good manners and be courteous to others
Office
Be Safe:
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Have self control
Be Responsible:
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Quiet
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Pass/permission necessary
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Wait (in chair) for attention
Be Respectful
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Be polite
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Speak appropriately to others
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Listen
Library
Be Safe:
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Walking only
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Hands, feet and body to ourselves
Be Responsible:
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Pass/permission needed
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Use materials appropriately
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Cell phone are not to be used
Be Respectful
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Use quiet voices
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Put items away after use
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Food and drink are not allowed
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Be a leader to younger students
Computer Labs
Be Safe:
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Go to only appropriate sites
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NO CYBERBULLYING
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Be aware
Be Responsible:
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Log in and out
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Always use same computer
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REPORT CYBERBULLYING
Be Respectful
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Care for equipment
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Listen to instructions
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No food or drink
Gymnasium
Be Safe:
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Be aware of personal space
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Wear gym shoes on floors
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Listen to adult directions
Be Responsible:
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Use equipment appropriately
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Put equipment away
Be Respectful:
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Use appropriate voice level
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Listen to adults
Playground
Be Safe:
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Stay within the boundaries
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Use equipment appropriately
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Avoid interaction with strangers
Be Responsible:
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Pick up equipment after use
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Line up quickly and quietly
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Wear proper clothing for weather
Be Respectful
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Listen and respond to adults
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Show kindness
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Share equipment
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Respect the personal space of others
Assembly
Be Safe:
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Walk when entering or exiting
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Stay seated at all times
Be Responsible
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Pay attention
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Participate
Be Respectful
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Hands, feet and body to yourself
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Listen
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Avoid talking during presentation