The Garfield Public Schools Information Page

The information in this area is for grades K - 6

     Our goal in educating your children is to develop the whole person. We believe the programs available in the Garfield Public School system are organized in such a way as to make this our directive. We share with you the education of your children and we thank you for giving us the privilege.

     Discipline establishes an environment in which our educational objectives can be successfully attained. Although discipline has not been a major problem at the elementary levels we felt we could make a good situation better. To accomplish this goal our teachers are involved in the "Assertive Discipline" approach.

     Assertive discipline is defined as obtaining the behavior you desire from students without infringing upon their rights. To implement this program the teachers at each grade level have communicated to their class school rules along with the consequences, if a child decides to break a rule. This will eliminate interruptions to the teaching - learning process. As a consequence, your child will enjoy a learning experience that is rightfully theirs.


School Rules

1. Courtesy, obedience and respectful behavior are expected at all times.
2. No yelling or running in the building.
3. Teasing, name calling or ridiculing of other children will not be tolerated.
4. No cursing.
5. No fighting (consequence 4 becomes effective immediately)
6. Obey the safety patrols.
7. Do not jaywalk, cross at the corners.
8. If a ball leaves the playground, see the lunch aide so that a safety patrol may get it.
9. All schoolbooks (hardcover) must be covered at all times.
10. All homework is to be completed.
11. Children are not to loiter in or around the building before or after school.
12. Be on time for school and all activites.
13. No gum chewing.
14. Proper attire (Garfield Board of Education - Dress Code policy)


If a student chooses to break a rule

Possible consequences are: a warning, detention, parent notification, guidance referral, possible suspension.


Positive consequences for appropriate behavior

May include: praise, special programs, student awards, continuation of special events.