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	Code of Personal Conduct The Academy’s Code of Personal Conduct is based on the premise that students require a positive, safe, learning environment that encourages learning without disruption. When a student chooses to disregard the rules of good conduct, they not only reduce their own opportunity to learn, but disrupt the learning process of others. At the Academy students are expected to: be in attendance and punctual each school day be in uniform each school day demonstrate honesty, courtesy, kindness, and proper respect to all demonstrate respect for school property, as well as property of staff members, fellow students and school neighbors use language that is deemed acceptable at all times obey all classroom and school rules and regulations Students shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner for all school functions, including but not limited to normal school day, field trips, and special events. They should be respectful of themselves and others. They should be responsible for their own actions. Students should comply with rules and directions given by teachers or other staff members. If they choose not to, the result will be consequences such as: loss of privilege, field trip, etc. Requirements of Personal Care Standards of dress and personal care at the Academy have been developed to emphasize the following: To encourage the understanding and respect that school is a special place, and that one cleans and clothes oneself especially for that special place To encourage dress habits that do not flaunt economic privilege or stigmatize economic disadvantage To provide a clear standard that is easy to understand and maintain To help families control budgetary pressures Though younger children are less sensitive to such things, early years are the very best time to begin life habits. . Social Behavior and Discipline Every individual’s personal satisfaction and social contribution depends upon their interpersonal conduct. With this view, we work diligently to help students develop effective social behavior. Methods of positive reinforcement are used to promote self-discipline. Consistency in application is the goal of each teacher. Each classroom will use a card system to monitor student behavior. The basic colors are green, yellow, and red. Green cards indicate “good” or proper behavior that follows the classroom rules. Yellow cards indicate 1 or 2 verbal warnings. Red cards indicate that behavior has become disruptive or distracting. Each red card has a consequence. Each classroom will have its own set of rules and consequences. The Academy specifically does not employ certain coercive methods of discipline. We never humiliate, shame, frighten or strike a child. Similarly, we never deprive a child of meals, rest or toilet use. Generally, misbehavior will engender the consequences of over correction and/or the loss of special privileges. Suspension and expulsion will be reserved for the most severe misconduct. Incident Reports Incident reports (red sheets) are completed whenever one child intentionally hurts another. Completed forms, including all teacher and parent signatures, are put into the child’s file in the office. Each report equals one offense. The consequences are as follows: 1st offense: time out or removal from class or activity 2nd offense: loss of a privilege (recess, choice time, special privilege, prize) and a note is sent home about the incident. 3rd offense: a call to the parent is made about the incident (loss of a second privilege) 4th offense: a conference is held with the parents and the administration 5th offense: suspension 6th offense: expulsion Severe behavior: Whenever a student loses control and hurts someone, a call will be made to the parents and that child will be sent home for the day. The student must be picked up promptly.

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