Chinese School of CAACF Student Conduct Policy

The PTA expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate and civil manner, with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, teachers, and school personnel. The PTA expects all students to have proper regard for the care of school facilities and equipment.

The best discipline is self-imposed and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own behavior, as well as the consequences of their behavior. Disciplinary action will occur only when necessary and will place emphasis on the student’s abilities to grow in self-discipline.

A. Students will not engage in conduct that is disorderly. Examples of disorderly conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Running in the hallways
2. Making unreasonable noise
3. Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar, or abusive
4. Talking when the teacher is talking. Student needs to raise their hand until called upon by the teacher to speak.
5. No eating/drinking/chewing gum in class
6. Use the bathrooms during breaks, bathrooms should only be used in emergencies during class time so as to not interrupt the class

B. Students will not engage in conduct that is insubordinate or disruptive. Examples of insubordinate and disruptive conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Failing to comply with the directions of a teacher, principal, PTA member, or other authorized school agent.
2. Playing or talking on cell phones during class (Cell Phones Are to Be Turned Off in Class)

C. Students will not engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Committing an act of violence
2. Damaging School Property
3. Threatening to use a weapon
4. Threatening others through any communication means

D. Students will not engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Lying to school personnel
2. Stealing
3. Discrimination

Disciplinary Action

Discipline is the positive direction of behavior toward established standards of conduct, focusing on personal safety and respect for the rights and property of others. The school and the parents share the responsibility for helping the student develop self-discipline. If self-discipline fails, disciplinary action must be imposed to protect the student and to ensure the rights of others.

Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with a problem at the time and place it occurs. Therefore, before seeking outside assistance, teachers and school personnel will first use their best efforts to create a change of behavior in the school.

As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This means that a student’s first violation will usually merit a lighter penalty. Teachers or school personnel who are unable to change the students inappropriate behavior are expected to report the student to the principal. The Principal and/or Board will decide what further disciplinary action will occur up to expelling the student from Chinese School of CAACF.

Student Dress Code

All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and school personnel will reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. Students that are found to be dressed inappropriately will be taken to the principal for appropriate action.

Students are to wear a Chinese School of CAACF Student Shirt. Shirts can be purchased during enrollment and throughout the year. See appropriate School personnel to purchase your student shirt. No skirts are to be worn if the student attends dance or karate classes. Skirts must be at a minimum knee length.

Essential Partners

The success of our students is incumbent upon the collective responsibility of everyone within the school community. With this in mind, it is important that each stakeholder assist in the following ways:

All Parents are expected to:
* recognize that the education of their child(ren) is a joint responsibility of the parents and the school
* ensure that their child(ren) are dressed appropriately
* ensure that their child(ren) arrive at school on time
* ensure that their child(ren) follow the Chinese School of CAACF Student Conduct Policy
* ensure that they and their child(ren) only enter and exit from the front door of the school
* wait outside of the school/gym or cafeteria while waiting for school to end
* ensure that their child(ren) are picked up on time after school (a fee of $10 for every 15
minutes will be assessed for student monitoring)