MS54 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
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Code of Conduct & School Rules

MS54 Code of Conduct

Absences

  • Respect yourself, respect others and take responsibility for all your action.
  • Always try to do your best in representing your school and community.
  • Never do anything that physically or emotionally hurts another person.
  • Never do anything that interrupts the learning of your peers.
  • Communicate positively, maturely and clearly.
If your child is going to be absent, please send an e-mail to: absent@ms54.org.

SCHOOL RULES

Disciplinary action is based on the N.Y.C. Citywide Standards of Intervention & Discipline Measures. The Discipline Code will be strictly enforced.
  1. Report bullying and inappropriate behavior to adults to protect yourself and others.
  2. Arrive on time to avoid missing work. Bring an excuse note when absent or late.
  3. You must have a pass to leave your classroom to help identify where students belong.
  4. Stay to the right while walking in the hall to ensure traffic flow.
  5. Use up and down staircase to help avoid accidents.
  6. Line up single file along the wall while standing outside a classroom to allow traffic flow.
  7. Congregating or meeting in the hall or stairs between classes is unacceptable as it stops the traffic flow of students trying to get to their classes.
  8. Running, pushing and horseplay are prohibited as they cause accidents.
  9. Loud, obscene and offensive language is unacceptable as it is rude and disrespectful.
  10. Book bags, notebooks, or electronic communication with inappropriate messages or images regarding other students is prohibited.
  11. Keep the school clean and orderly as it represents our school tone and reduces pest issues.
  12. Sports equipment, skateboards and scooters are not permitted.  There are no bicycle racks available.
  13. Personal property is a student’s responsibility and must be secured at all times.
  14. Jumping to touch the ceiling, light fixtures, door frames or other objects is prohibited.
  15. Respond in a respectful manner to the directives of all teachers and staff in the building.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the Cell Phone Policy

Parents and Students should also be familiar with rules and policies found in the Chancellor's Regulations.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861

MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • About MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Afternoon Academy
    • Equity Team >
      • Black History Month
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • School Based Health Center (Nurse's Office)
    • Our Community
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • School Day Schedule & Information
    • Remote Learning Information
    • Virtual After-School
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • Support MS54
    • Annual Appeal 2020-2021
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting MInutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • For Parents
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • Info and News on the Proposed Changes to NYC Public Schools
    • Education Advocacy
    • Class Parents
    • Parent / Teacher Conferences
  • For Students
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • Affinity Groups
    • Student Activities
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources