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Student Handbook - Behavior Code Agreement Letter

GRADES 1 - 8
The individual development of each student is the primary goal of education.  In Catholic Education the student is readied to take his or her place in society in view of the gospel message of Jesus Christ.  Discipline plays an important part in this total development.  Without self discipline there would be no accomplishment of goals in the the educational setting.  The following code of conduct will be observed by all students at Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Each student is an integral part of the school community which fosters the growth of true Christian character.  Each student is also a member of the total community which adheres to specific rules and regulations.  Conduct both to and from school is also regulated since the entire community is affected.
CLASSROOM
  1. Students are to wear the complete I.H.M. uniform, including acceptable hair cuts and jewelry.
  2. Student are to be prepared for their classroom work and to have the necessary supplies and books.
  3. Students are to participate in the classroom activities to the best of their ability.
  4. Students may not disrupt the classroom work of other students.
  5. Students are to be respectful at all times to teachers, other students, and also to any adult present.
  6. Students are to complete home assignments both neatly and punctually.
  7. Students are to promptly return all tests or other materials requiring a signature.
  8. Students must have a note explaining their absence from school.
  9. Students are not to forge the signature of another.
  10. Students are not to cheat on a test.
  11. Students must have permission to leave the classroom.
  12. Students are not to chew gum at any time.
  13. Students are to report to a teacher when told to do so.
  14. Students are to respect the property of others.
  15. Students are to travel to all special classes in an orderly manner.
  16. Students may not take medication unless supervised by the nurse with a Doctor's note.
  17. Students may not use the phone without permission.
LUNCH TIME
  1. Students are to remain seated during lunch, and are not to visit other classrooms without permission.
  2. Students should use a "normal" level of voice for their conversations.
  3. All desk areas should be cleaned after having lunch.
  4. Students are to act respectful to all volunteers at all times.
  5. The playground rules of the grade level should be observed.
  6. Students should not engage in contact sports or games.  These are dangerous.
  7. Only SOFT balls or school equipment may be used.
  8. Students are not to fight at any time.
  9. Students are to travel in the halls with a minimum of noise.
  10. Any student who cannot adhere to the lunch rules will not participate in recess.

  TO AND FROM SCHOOL
  1. Students may not leave the school property once they have arrived.
  2. Students are not to engage in ball playing or sports on the playground before or after school.
  3. Students are to be respectful to the property in the neighborhood as well as the school and church.
  4. Students are never to threaten another student or to inflict force.
  5. Students are not to use unbecoming or vulgar language.
  6. Students are to respect authority at ALL times and not argue.
  7. Students are never to have in their possession: alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances or dangerous weapons.
  8. Students are not to be on the parish property after operating hours unless participating in a school sponsored event.
  HOMEWORK POLICY
All homework assignments are the responsibility of the student.  Parents can assist in this process by encouragement at home.

Individual teachers will keep track of missing homework for their subject area. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED after the assignments have been repeatedly missed either by phone or mail.

Each teacher's policy will be published and distributed the evening of "Meet the Teachers Night".  Failure to do homework on a regular basis could greatly affect a student's grade.
  CELL PHONE USE FOR STUDENTS

Students may carry a cell phone in their backpacks for emergency use.
All cell phones MUST be turned OFF.
Cell phones MUST remain OFF at ALL times in the building.
A cell phone may be used after 3 PM OUTSIDE of the building.

Failure to follow these rules will result in the student being denied a cell phone.   Repeated violations will result in further disciplinary action as determined by the Principal.