These schools also receive plaques and monetary awards at the end of the year. Today, everyone on school grounds is responsible for obeying school rules. If not, patrols will take action. Students in kindergarten through second grade who violate a safety rule are issued a warning or ticket. Students in third through fifth grades and parents who disobey rules must appear in Kid's Court.
Adults serve as judges and student safety patrols serve as lawyers.
The bailiffs and juries are chosen from fourth and fifth graders with passing grades in their classes. The COPS program is a great way for students to strengthen their leadership and citizenship skills, and has benefitted the school. Inside the carpeted bus, the seats have been removed and children can sit on the floor and listen to lectures, watch puppet shows, or watch videotapes on a variety of safety issues. Students learn important tips and guidelines for bus safety, fire safety, playground safety, stranger danger, proper bicycle use, what to do in cases of emergencies, and using cyberspace wisely. The bus also has air conditioning for hot summer days, and has a collapsible wheelchair ramp for handicapped students.