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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Somerville students have rights and responsibilities.
As a Somerville student:

I have the right to be respected; therefore, I have the responsibility to be respectful of others
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  • I will accept and include others who are different from me.
  • I will listen while others are speaking.
  • I will use kind words so that I don't hurt the feelings of others
  • I will respect the ideas and opinions of others
I have the right to feel safe; therefore, I have the responsibility to be safe and keep others safe.
  • I will follow playground and lunchroom rules.
  • I will keep my hands and feet to myself.
  • I will walk in the hallways and stairways at all times.
  • I will help make Somerville a bully-free school.
I have the right to learn; therefore, I have the responsibility to work peacefully.
  • I will follow classroom rules.
  • I will work quietly when working independently.
  • I will work cooperatively in groups.
I have the right to be successful in school; therefore, I have the responsibility to be prepared and do my personal best.
  • I will complete my assignments on time.
  • I will obey all Somerville teachers and adult helpers.
I have the right to be a citizen of the Somerville community; therefore, I have the responsibility to treat the building and grounds with respect.