Student Expectations Policy

Student Behaviour Expectations - POLICY

  1. Respect: Students will respect all other students, staff, school property, and themselves.  THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BULLYING or PHYSICAL OR VERBAL ABUSE.  This type of behavior may result in suspension or expulsion from school.

  2. Language: Students will be careful not to offend anyone with their language.  Students will not swear, use obscenities, vulgar expressions, lie, threaten, insult, or engage in verbal abuse of any kind.

  3. Personal Appearance: Students will wear only the regulation uniform and adhere to the dress code.  Students will keep their uniform in good, clean condition.  Students may be sent home if not wearing proper uniform.

  4. Absent: If a student is absent, the parent or guardian will phone the school prior to 8 am.  Students will bring a note of explanation upon return.

  5. Cell Phones, Pagers, and Walkmans:  Students will understand that these items are not allowed in class.  If a student uses them in class, they may be taken away.

  6. Attendance:  7 or more absences will result in a letter sent to parents expressing concern for the missing instructional time.  It is the student’s responsibility to see a teacher to find out what was missed during the absence.

  7. Truancy: Students are expected to attend school at all times.

  8. Lates: Students are expected to arrive on time for both morning and afternoon sessions.  Excused lates will be issued only if the student has a medical appointment.

  9. Lockers/Cupboards: The locker is the property of the Mediated Learning Academy and may be inspected and opened at any time.

  10. Damage to School Property: Students will show respect towards all school property.  If damage occurs to school property, Students will be responsible to clean up, repair, or cover any costs to repair.

  11. Alcohol and Drugs: The use of, possession of, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or non-prescription drugs or alcohol in school, on school property, or at school sponsored functions is a violation of school policy. THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS.

  12. Smoking and/or Tobacco: Smoking is not permitted on school grounds or within a 1 block radius of the school.  Smoking is also not permitted on school related activities.  On the first occurrence of this issue parents will be notified.  Further occurrences may result in suspension.

  13. Weapons: The Mediated Learning Academy enforces the policy that prohibits weapons of any kind, including replicas or imitations, or laser pointers on school premises and school related activities. THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR POSSESSION OF WEAPONS.

  14. Computer/Internet Use:  Students are responsible for good behavior on school computers.  Access is a privilege, not a right.