Behavior, Supervision, Conduct, & Dress Code
- Parent supervision is required at all school activities unless specific arrangements are made and a permission slip/medical release is provided to the “substitute teacher.”
- Please remember that whether we lead the activity, or someone else is leading the activity, parents are a representation of our school, and as such should be good examples in conduct.
- Children are expected to be on their best behavior. It is the parents’ responsibility to discipline, and supervise their student. SMA staff will use Disciplinary Action detailed in this section. Disruptive families will be asked to leave the activity or field trip, and may be subject to disciplinary action by the school. We understand kids will be kids; however, there is a time when behavior needs to be dealt with immediately for the safety and enjoyment of all involved. Please conduct yourself accordingly.
- There is a zero-tolerance rule for any abusive behavior, acts of violence, bullying, profanity or illegal activity.
- Do not show up to an RSVP event, if you have not signed up. That is burdensome on others.
- If you have signed up for an event, then make all efforts to attend. It is disrespectful of the organizer/venue’s time and effort to not show up.
- Strive to arrive on time.
- All participants, students and parents alike, are to treat others with courtesy and respect at all times. Interpersonal concerns should be directed to the parents first.
- Inappropriate conversation, gesture, or aggressive physical conduct will not be permitted.
- Physical affection between students is unacceptable during coop classes or field trips.
- Modesty and discretion are the standards we hope to communicate in our appearance as a school. We prefer modesty and discretion with our clothing, makeup, and jewelry. No visible underclothing, bare midriff or cleavage is allowed. Clothing with inappropriate pictures or writing will not be allowed. All shorts, skirts and dresses should be appropriate in length. If a dress or skirt is worn please wear shorts underneath.
- Dress appropriately for events.
Grievance Procedure
All grievances should be handled following the wisdom of the author of the gospel of Matthew,
“Now if your brother sins against you, go and show him
his fault while you’re with him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your
brother. But if he does not listen, take with you one or two more, so that ‘by
the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand.’ But if he refuses to
listen to them, tell it to Messiah’s community. And if he refuses to listen
even to Messiah’s community, let him be to you as a pagan and a tax collector.”
Matthew 18:15-17 TLV
For the benefit of SMA, “Messiah’s community” will be represented by the board members. All information will be treated confidentially, and we expect and appreciate the same confidentiality in your handling of grievances. Gossip will not be tolerated.
Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action will be enforced in the event that a family does not adhere to our behavior policy. Policy enforcement will be administered in the following way:
1.
Warning 1: If a complaint is made about your
family, we will review the complaint, and notify you through written
notification of the complaint if deemed necessary. We will discuss the
complaint with you to insure that you understand our policies and possible
solutions.
2.
Warning 2: We will review the complaint, and
notify you through written notification. You will be required to meet with us
to discuss a possible solution to these complaints and potential consequences.
3.
Warning 3: We will review the complaint, and
notify you through written notification. Your family will be suspended from our
events, for a time determined by our administration team. (Suspension time will
be decided based on the severity of the complaint.)
If we continue to receive complaints, we will again meet with you, to determine appropriate action. Please be aware that your family could be suspended from participation in our events, or face possible dismissal from our school if complaints are valid.
