We have high expectations for all our students. The following expectations are for all students at Laurel School. They have been discussed with each student in class. We would appreciate it if you could discuss and review them with your child.

Laurel is to have a Safe Environment

No fighting, wrestling, tripping, hitting or play fighting.

No throwing of objects other than in a game.

Knives, firearms, imitation knives and firearms and other dangerous objects are never allowed at school.

Laurel is to have a Respectful Environment

Listen if someone is speaking to you.

Treat others with respect.

Use appropriate language.

Do not take, use, or borrow things that belong to someone else without asking and getting approval.

Laurel is to have a Responsible Environment

Rules of the game must be followed and conflicts reported to an adult on yard duty.

Use the restrooms and school materials appropriately.

Follow directions given by an adult.

You are expected to use the equipment provided by the school. Some types of balls (basketballs, soccerball), gloves, etc., that are not provided by the school, may be brought from home. However, understand that if the item is lost, the school cannot be responsible for replacing it. Footballs are not allowed.

Gameboys, radios, tape players, virtual pets, pagers, electronic games, etc., are not allowed at school at any time. These items interfere with the classroom, can easily be broken, and are expensive. We will not be responsible for these items. Cell phones, including Smart watches, must be turned off and remain in the student’s backpack or turned in to the teacher until school is dismissed for the day. Any student using a cell phone during school hours will have his/her phone taken and kept in the office until a parent can pick it up. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones.

Other Points

• Gum and sunflower seeds are not allowed at any time.

• Skateboards, heelies, and rollerblades are not allowed on school campuses.

• Any item that has no reasonable use at school may be confiscated. This includes all toys and trading cards. Parents may pick up the item from the office. Items not picked up by the last student attendance day will be donated to charity.

• Wallet chains and bandanas are not allowed at school. Rosaries are not to be worn outside of clothing.