School Safety

Bullying in schools is a real concern of students, parents, staff and community members.  Anti-bullying efforts have been aligned with our PBIS systems here at Ann K. Heiman.  We adhere to the Bullying in Schools- board policy JICDE regarding bullying prevention and education in our school. We currently utilize a K-5 curriculum called “Bullying Prevention In Positive Behavior Support''.  Bullying is not tolerated at Ann K. Heiman.

Participating in physical activity is an important part of child development. Students will be given at least 2 recesses a day. To ensure student safety during these times, all classes will be accompanied by their classroom teacher who will provide supervision.

To promote the general health, welfare, and well-being of students and staff, smoking, chewing, or any other use of any tobacco product by staff, students, and members of the public is prohibited on all school property.

 Possession of any tobacco product by students is also prohibited on school property.

It is important to respect the work and ideas of others. When stus make use of or reference another's ideas, appropriate credit needs to be given. 

Ann K. Heiman Elementary School is a school dedicated to creating a successful learning environment for all students through a system of Positive Behavior Support. We are in our 12th year of being a PBIS school. In all grades and all classrooms we use the PBIS system to encourage and develop problem solving skills and good behaviors.

There are four basic guidelines for students to follow at Ann K. Heiman.

• Be Respectful

• Be Safe

• Be Responsible

• Be Kind

These guidelines of behavior are introduced to children at all grade levels and students are taught to apply them, not just in the classroom, but in all areas of our building and our school grounds. When students follow these basic rules positive rewards, recognition, and self-satisfaction result.  

We use a problem solving approach to help correct poor choices students sometimes make. This includes:

Clearly define the problem

Help the student see his or her responsibility for the problem

Consider appropriate consequences

Make a plan for how the problem can be avoided in the future

A range of consequences to help the student learn and implement more appropriate choices may include loss of privileges during the school day and recess, visiting the principal, calling parents, detention, and restitution for damages caused.

Here is a  link to the District 6 Response to Behaviors document