Rules
In order to keep The Zone a fun and safe place,students need to follow all rules as posted or as communicated by The Zone staff.
Zone Rules
Students who choose not to follow the rules may be asked to leave The Zone.
Zone Rules
- All students must sign in (and sign out if leaving before 5 p.m.). The Zone ends promptly at 5 p.m. Students need to make transportation arrangements prior to coming to The Zone each day. There is no supervision past 5 p.m.
- Once a student signs out of The Zone they must leave the school grounds; no loitering allowed. Students may not return to The Zone once they have checked out.
- Students should bring backpacks, coats, etc. with them to The Zone. Students are not allowed to access their lockers once school is dismissed.
- All students are expected to throw away their cups/snack wrappers and clean up any spills or messes.
- There will be no talking during announcements.
- Students must stay in the area for their selected activity. No roaming in hallways or around school grounds. Under no circumstance can a student leave the school grounds while at The Zone.
- Outdoor Play:
- Students will be confined to play area as determined by Zone staff.
- The use of athletic fields (soccer, football, etc) will only be available with Zone staff supervision.
- Weather conditions may prevent outside play or require appropriate coats in order for students to go outside.
- Cell phones are allowed for calls and texts only. No video or photographs. If problems arise, Zone staff may choose to take away a student’s phone until they leave for the day.
- There will be no rough housing or horseplay of any kind..
- Inappropriate language will not be used; the school rules apply.
- There will be no hats worn inside the building.
- Bathroom breaks require students to obtain a hall pass from the supervisor.
- Home athletic events at Indianola Middle School begin at 4:30 p.m. and admission is charged. If a student chooses to go to an athletic event, he / she must check out of The Zone.
- Zone students may request a hall pass to go to the concession stand or vending machines; snack wrappers must be disposed of properly.
Students who choose not to follow the rules may be asked to leave The Zone.