Student Council is involved in decision-making. This group of more than 50 students helped develop the rules for specific playground equipment use and games. They also work on needed modifications in the Walnut Handbook . They direct and involve others in the Red Ribbon Week campaign. The curriculum encourages students to take ownership in their own learning process and increases self responsibility for behavior.
Students do community service work at a nearby convalescent home as well as tutor younger students.
The sixth graders also assist younger students by supervising arrivals and departures at the bike rack and by monitoring the cafeteria and outside snack area for safety and orderliness. For further information, refer to Walnut Elementary School's proposal for inclusion in the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Recognition program. All rights reserved. Disclaimer and copyright information.