Rules, Procedures, and Code of Conduct

STEAM Lab  Code of Conduct

To ensure a thriving and safe learning environment, please make sure you review these safety measures with your child.

Getting Started 

As a student, I will…

1. Listen to directions and ask questions when something is unclear

2. Wear protective gear when needed (lab coat, mask, gloves and goggles)

3. Tie back long hair (if applicable) and remove dangling accessories (jewelry, scarves, neckties etc.)

4. Keep hands away from material until instructed to handle them

5. No food, drink, or gum allowed in lab unless given explicit permission

6. Be seated by the time the bell rings and not get out of seat without permission

7. Always bring a charged chromebook, pencil, and PLTW notebook to class

During

As a student, I will…

8. Use materials the right way (i.e no throwing, bending etc.)

9. Collaborate with my lab partner(s)

10. Not put things in mouth

11. Not touch other groups’ lab work

12. Tell teacher immediately if and when an accident happens

13. Think responsibly & make safe choices

14. Stay with my group and not bother other tables

15. Not talk over the teacher

16. Not misuse nor waste materials

17. Behave and treat others in the classroom with respect and kindness

18. Treat classroom materials and furniture with respect: no writing, carving or scratching on tables, no gum stuck underneath, no leaning back in chairs. 

19. Restroom: Use bathrooms during breaks, if it is an emergency, ask Mrs. Turner if you can use the restroom. If given permission, make sure to sign out and in on the restroom chromebook.

20. Not spray perfumes, body spray, deodorant, etc… in the classroom.

Finishing Up

As a student, I will…

21. Put all materials away and clean up area carefully

Consequences

As a student, if I don’t follow these rules…

1. First offense - warning

2. Second offense - lunch detention

3. Third offense - contact parent and lunch detention

4. Fourth offense - office referral  *Due to severity of infraction, steps may be skipped

STEAM Lab Code of Conduct for Phones

Ralston Intermediate is a No Phone Zone, if a teacher sees your phone they are supposed to take it away and give it to the office. Your parent may get it back by going to the office. 

The STEAM Lab curriculum has lessons which use phones, so the rules will differ from the rest of the school when phones are needed in a lesson. If rules aren’t followed or the school steps in, phone privileges can be revoked from the STEAM Lab.

1. No phones should be seen nor heard during instructional time, unless given permission.

2. Airpods and headphones will not be worn without permission and never during discussions or group work.

3. Always respect the privacy of others. Refrain from taking photos, videos, or recordings of classmates, teachers, or staff without their permission.

4. No Bullying or Harassment: Do not use your phone to bully, harass, or spread rumors about others. Report any inappropriate behavior to a teacher or staff member.

5. Appropriate Content: Only access and share content that is appropriate for a school environment. Avoid accessing or distributing inappropriate, violent, or offensive materials.

6. In App Creators: Do not use program to bypass school firewalls.

Consequences:

1. If any of these rules are broken by a student, their entire class loses phone privileges for a week. If a lesson is scheduled that requires a phone during that time, it will be skipped.

2. If a student uses their phone at the wrong time a second time, a parent conference will be scheduled.

3. If a student uses their phone to harass, bully, or access inappropriate content they will get an office referral.