Gearing up for Kindergarten
- Gearing Up for Kindergarten
- The Motivation Behind This Guide
- Our Kindergarten Philosophy
- Kindergarten Admission and Health Requirements
- Child and Family Outcomes Statement
- Who's Who in Our Schools
- The Transition to Kindergarten Process
- Riding the School Bus
- Attendance and Safe Arrival Program
- Lunch and Recess
- Medication Dispensing During the School Day
- Emergencies
- Daily Dismissal Plans
- Early Release Days
- Before and After School Childcare
- Curriculum and Assessment in Kindergarten
- Rules and Expectations for Student Behavior
- School and Home Communication
- Getting Involved and Connecting with Our School Community
- Community Connections: Providing Information to Parents
- Children with Special Education Needs
- We Are Always Seeking to Improve - Your Input is Critical
- Further Questions or Concerns
- Getting Ready for School
- Falmouth Public Schools
- Rules and Expectations for Student Behavior
Rules and Expectations for Student Behavior
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The Falmouth Public Schools’ rules are detailed in our school handbook. A copy of these rules will be sent home during the first week of school for you to discuss with your child. In an effort to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility, kindergarten classroom rules are created with the children during the first few weeks of school.
Throughout the year, time is spent teaching, practicing, and revisiting conflict resolution. Children are encouraged to “use their words" to solve problems that arise rather than resorting to aggressive behaviors. Teachers continually model and discuss appropriate behaviors and expectations with students in a calm, respectful manner and offer positive, acknowledging feedback when students are doing what is expected.