Safety and Community:

• All Religious Education leaders have undergone background checks.
• In case of fire drill or emergency, all students and teachers walk behind the school to the Congregational Church. Parents will sign out their children there.
• It is unsafe for anyone to sit or climb on the railings or to run or behave boisterously in the MultiPurpose Room. Parents are responsible for supervising their child's behavior. All parishoners are responsible for following and enforcing safety rules.
• Child Care Provers will supervise the outdoor play areas after class until 11:45.
• Children sometimes make a joyful noise when it is least expected. We accept them as they are, we support them as they learn how to be in community, and we offer sincere empathy to parents.

Guidelines

All adults and students agree to foster an atmosphere of respect and learning by living by our principles:

• We respect ourselves, our fellow students, and our teachers;
• We are fair and kind to each other;
• We accept and learn about one another;
• We come to Sunday School with an open mind, ready to learn;
• We take turns speaking and make sure everyone has a chance to be heard;
• We work and play as a team;
• We care for our classroom, our supplies, and the grounds.

Teachers fairly and consistently use verbal and visual cues and time out breaks as appropriate to keep the classes moving cooperatively and constructively on their paths of learning.