MS54 / Booker T. Washington Middle School
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Code of Conduct & School Rules

MS54 Code of Conduct

Absences

  • Respect yourself, respect others and take responsibility for all your actions.
  • Always try to do your best in representing your school and community.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols. 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 or call (212) 678-2861.

SCHOOL RULES

Disciplinary action is based on the NYC Citywide Standards of Intervention & Discipline Measures. The Discipline Code will be strictly enforced.  Parents and Students should also be familiar with rules and policies found in the Chancellor's Regulations.
  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 permission or an escort to leave your classroom.
  4. Follow social distancing and traffic markers inside and outside of the classroom.
  5. Use up and down staircase to help maintain safety.
  6. Line up single file along the designated area to allow traffic flow and proper social distancing.
  7. Congregating or meeting in the hall or stairs creates a danger.
  8. Running, pushing and horseplay are prohibited as it is dangerous.
  9. Loud, obscene and offensive language is unacceptable as it is rude, disrespectful, and disruptive.
  10. Book bags, note books, 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. The school is not responsible for equipment locked up outside of the school.
  13. Personal property is a student’s responsibility and should 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.
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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  • Home
  • 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
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software