School Rules
 Parents are expected to teach the school rules to their children at home before the first day of class. School rules are established by parents, teachers, and the principal. These rules cover vandalism, fighting, and punctuality as well as respect, honesty, courtesy, and proper language.

The teachers teach students these rules also, especially during the first week of school. The student government members also reinforce school rules by example in their leadership roles.

The following is a list of Benjamin Franklin School rules.

Benjamin Franklin students:

  • tolerate and accept physical and cultural differences among others.
  • show respect to adults and fellow students.
  • use only wholesome and courteous language.
  • walk on the sidewalks.
  • settle disagreements without fighting or threatening to fight.
  • talk quietly while on campus.
  • hold playground equipment when walking on sidewalks.
  • play only undesignated playground areas.
  • show consideration of property and others by not throwing rocks and clods.
  • play nonviolent games. For safety reasons they do not play tackle town and tackle football.
  • are mannerly in cafeteria.
  • behave properly when participating in assemblies.
  • follow the school dress code.
  • are on time to class and school activities.
  • respect other's possessions and do not take items belonging to others.
  • place trash in proper receptacles.
  • help preserve school property by not writing on school walls and doors.
  • get permission from the office before leaving the school grounds.
  • leave candy and gum at home.
  • items that might disrupt school or cause injury are to be left at home.
DRESS CODE

 Parents are to teach children that Benjamin Franklin students dress in a neat, attractive fashion reflecting pride in themselves and in their school. The dress code is established to help ensure an atmosphere conducive to study. Pride in student dress and personal appearance is one of the observable at Benjamin Franklin School. It is both the parents' and the child's responsibility to ensure compliance with the dress code. Personal appearance is expected to be non-disruptive to the learning atmosphere.

 Boys:

  • Long pants must be worn to the ankle. all shirts must have sleeves. Earrings are not acceptable.

 Girls:

  • Long pants must be worn to the ankle. Skirts and blouses and dresses are acceptable. Tops must cover the shoulder with a seamed sleeve and meet the pant or skirt at all times. Dresses and skirts must be at least knee length. Make-up may not be worn.

 All:

  • Close toed and close-heeled shoes are required footwear and must firmly adhere to the foot. Sports/athletic tennis shoes must be laced and tied securely.
  • Hair that is dyed in unnatural shades is not permitted. Students may be excluded from class until hair is returned to a natural color.
  • All clothing must be clean, modest, in good repair, and worn with proper fit. Clothing with disruptive messages are not permitted.
  • On P.E. days, shorts may be worn under school clothing and worn during the P.E. period. On the field days, students may change into shorts for outside activities.

The principal will resolve any dress code concerns.