The district provides at least 30 minutes of supervised, unstructured, child-directed play time for all students in grades K-5 in any school day that is 5 clock hours or longer in length, and play time for at least.one-tenth of the total time for attendance for any school day that is less than 5 clock hours in length. The district does not allow the withholding of play time as a disciplinary or punitive action, except when a student’s participation in play time poses an immediate thread to the safety of the student or others.

Outdoor Recess Rules for Students

• Stay in sight of supervisors at all times.
• Cooperative play is expected.
• Playground equipment is to be used appropriately.
• The throwing of sand, wood chips, dirt, snow, or any harmful object is prohibited.
• Line up in a safe and orderly manner when the bell or whistle sounds.
• Dress appropriately for the playground. Wear snow pants and boots when the weather dictates.
• Only students wearing snow pants and boots will be allowed to play in the snow.
• Your words and language should be appropriate for the school environment.
• Everyone who follows the rules may play/participate.
• Play games fairly by following agreed-upon rules.
• Solve problems outside with the help of a supervisor.
• The discretion of the playground supervisor shall be respected.
• Stay within established playground boundaries.
• Stay within the assigned area during indoor recess.