Fire Drills
Fire and lockdown drills are conducted on occasion during the year. Classroom teachers will inform students as to the procedure for each drill. Evacuation Maps and "Safe Spots" are posted in each room in the building
Students who find themselves between classes or in the bathroom should leave via the closest exit and then join their class. Students should wait quietly outside until the signal is given to re-enter the building.
Safety of Children
Learning in a safe environment is of utmost importance to the staff at Tisbury. Please help us by letting our head custodian or the Main Office know if you see anything that might be unsafe on the playgrounds or in the building. .
At arrival and dismissal, please cross only with the guards. IF YOU DRIVE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL, use the front circle to drop your child off. Important: When you pull in to the front circle, drive as far forward as possible to allow all the cars in the street to get into the drive. Traffic is ONE LANE and ONE WAY. The rear bus lane in not to be used for drop offs from 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
We strongly suggest that children be seated in the back passenger seats, wear seat belts, and exit the car on the right hand side.
Bicycles
It is strongly suggested that bicycles brought to school be locked. For safety reasons, bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds. Bicycle helmets are mandatory by law for children under sixteen.
Bus Safety
It is a privilege to ride the school bus. If you are well behaved and courteous, this privilege will not be taken away from you. If, however, you endanger the health and safety of other pupils, or if you do not obey the bus driver, you may be suspended from riding the bus. If parents have a concern about the bus, they may call the principal to ask for help. The bus driver shall be considered to have authority as a teacher in the classroom. These rules of behavior are for your safety.
Bus Rules
Loss of Bus Privileges
Purpose
The purpose of recess is to provide students with time for physical activity and fresh air in order to help them improve physical skills, have a pleasant time in positive interaction with their peers, aid in socialization, and, in short, have a good time at no one else's expense. Inappropriate behavior may lead to temporary loss of recess privileges.
Behavior
Treat others with respect, as you would wish to be treated.
Use equipment for the purpose it was intended
Areas of Play
steps, doorways, parking lots, stairwells, driveways.
Playground Activity
The school is not responsible for activity on the playground before 8:00 a.m. or after 2:50 p.m. For safety and security reasons, visitors are not permitted to use the playground during the school day between 8:00 and 2:50. It is reserved solely for the physical education and recess classes.
School Grounds
Due to the potential danger and damage, no person may use a motorized vehicle, nor any animals be ridden, on school playgrounds maintained or controlled by the school, without permission from the principal.
After School Rules for Students
Parents: Please note our rules for cars. These are written for the safety of all of our students.
Areas Off Limits
Please enter and exit the campus using the paved walks and side walks.
Crossing Guards
Adult crossing guards will be stationed at the Edgartown Road/State Road crossing, the Oak Hill/State Road crossing, by the Cemetery, in front of the school and by the Superintendent's Office from 7:50 - 8:10 am and from 2:40 - 3:00 pm. We advise all parents of younger children, particularly those in kindergarten or grade one to have these children accompanied to school. In all cases, please advise your children to use good judgment in getting to and from school and to obey all crossing guards. Use crosswalks and sidewalks only.