Shark P.A.L. Calendar

 

SHARK PALS

Please find below some expectations and specific responsibilities regarding participation in this program and the commitment it entails.

• Shark Patrol is a SERVICE PROGRAM involving students who enjoy assisting and supporting others.
• Students must be at school  and ready to immediately go to assigned stations by 7:10 on days scheduled for Shark Patrol duty.
• Shark Patrol students are schedule to serve on a bi-weekly basis (students are assigned one week on and the next week off)
• Individuals participating in this program are expected to carry themselves as role models, including actions relating to behavior, academics, and attendance.
• Shiloh’s Shark Patrol program has a limited number of openings for participating students and there is an expected level of commitment and responsibility involved. If concerns arise relating to student behavior, academics, and/or attendance participation in the program may be limited and/or revoked.

Shark Positive Accepting Leaders

Duty Expectations

1. Smile!  Say “good morning” to students, teachers and visitors
2. Use a friendly voice
3. Be on time to your post
4. Be helpful, take initiative!
5. Be responsible (know your post and duty schedule)
   • If you are out sick please call or email Mrs. Harris or Mrs. Jensen.
   • If you know you will not be able to serve on a particular day please use the “Off Duty Request”

Post/Station Expectations

Hallway duty-

• Stand up straight (NOT against a wall or column)
• Smile and greet others passing by
• Escort or assist those that appear to be in need

Stairway duty-

• Direct students to use the appropriate up and down stairs
• Stand up straight a few feet from the stairs (DO NOT lean on the wall or stairs)
• Smile and greet others passing by
• Escort or assist those that appear to need help

Carpool duty-

• 2-4 Sharks should be scheduled at this station- DO NOT stand together- SPREAD OUT!!
• A few Sharks should stand outside in the middle of the sidewalk directing students to walk close to the grass or bushes instead of closest to the street.
• When outside, once the car line has come to a complete STOP, assist by opening doors of car riders.
• Ms. Jen loves when you dance and wave the car line down the drive.
• A few Sharks can stand inside the lobby and open the doors for arriving students or assist those in need- DO NOT stand together SPREAD OUT!!
• DO NOT HOLD THE DOORS TO THE LOBBY OPEN CONSTANTLY.
• If the car line is light one, Sharks can ask Ms. Jen if she needs some assistance delivering items to classrooms.

Classroom support-

• Report to assigned classroom (Lemay-K… would be Mrs. Lemay’s Kindergarten’s class)
• Inform the teacher you are a Shark PAL assigned to help out that morning and ask if there is anything in particular they would like you to do
• If you finish with what the teacher has ask of you, or if there is a substitute, you can walk around the room as students arrive and help them with morning work or unpacking

Special Assignments-

• Typically the schedule will ask Sharks to see Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen.
• Follow instructions provided and ask questions if you have any.
• If you are unable to find Mrs. Harris (usually at buses or in the café) or Mrs. Jensen (in her office or in the café) ask Ms. Jen at the front desk to radio one of us.

Floater-

• Report to Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen to see if any station is in need of coverage
• If unable to find Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen ask Ms. Jen at the front desk to radio one of us

Post Checker-

• Responsible for getting a copy of the schedule from Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen and monitoring stations throughout the building
• If another Shark is not at their post make note on the schedule and return it to Mrs. Harris or Ms. jensen
• DO NOT discuss your findings with another Shark/student or talk with the individual that was not on duty!!

*Remember to arrive to your station ON-TIME

*If you will be absent (doctor’s appt., chorus practice, etc.)  an ‘Off Duty Request’ needs to be given to Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen at least one day before.

*If you are ill and unexpectedly will be out please email or call Mrs. Harris or Ms. Jensen as soon as possible.