Expectations for Outdoor Recess

Expectations for Outdoor Recess

Outdoor recess expectations support safe, fun, social, and physical activity which fosters a Christian Community based upon mutual respect.

Courtyard

• Treat others with respect and follow directions of supervising adults.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Shoelaces should be tied at all times.
• Only use school provided equipment and only for the purpose it was designed.
• Return equipment to designated storage at the end of recess.
• Once outside, remain outside and in assigned area.
• All physical contact with others MUST be avoided.
• Approved activities: catch, 4 Square, 500, hacky sack, hop scotch, hula hoops, jump rope, ring toss, skip it, spud, walking, running, chalking, kickball (win-win kickball grades 1-4, details below)
• School established rules for games must be followed.
• Line up when bell rings and enter building quietly.
• Remain off of: brick walls, ramp into the Manse, and snow piles.
• Refrain from throwing snow.

"Win - Win" Kickball Rules

• An equal number of students will be placed on the 2 teams with an equal number of boys and girls on both teams.
• During each inning, the team who is up to kick (offense), will have 5 players kick. After the 5 players kick, the inning is over and the teams switch.
• Note:  The number of outs does not determine the end of an inning. Maintain the same order when getting up to kick so that all kick once before anyone kicks a second time.
• The score should not emphasized.
• Foul balls and close calls are determined by the team that is in the field (defense).
• Interactions between all students must be respectful and encouraging.
  

Playground Area

• Go down slides one at a time, sitting in an upright position. Once on top of slide, slide down as soon as slide is clear and quickly move away from the bottom. Do not climb up or down the slide.
• Running and games are prohibited from playground equipment area.
• Handball and wall-ball are permitted on back wall.
• Basketball court approved activities: HORSE, shoot out, shooting baskets, 5 on 5 game. 

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