Code of Conduct & School Rules
MS54 Code of Conduct
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SCHOOL RULES
Disciplinary action is based on the N.Y.C. Citywide Standards of Intervention & Discipline Measures. The Discipline Code will be strictly enforced.
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.
- Report bullying and inappropriate behavior to adults to protect yourself and others.
- Arrive on time to avoid missing work. Bring an excuse note when absent or late.
- You must have a pass to leave your classroom to help identify where students belong.
- Stay to the right while walking in the hall to ensure traffic flow.
- Use up and down staircase to help avoid accidents.
- Line up single file along the wall while standing outside a classroom to allow traffic flow.
- 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.
- Running, pushing and horseplay are prohibited as they cause accidents.
- Loud, obscene and offensive language is unacceptable as it is rude and disrespectful.
- Book bags, notebooks, or electronic communication with inappropriate messages or images regarding other students is prohibited.
- Keep the school clean and orderly as it represents our school tone and reduces pest issues.
- Sports equipment, skateboards and scooters are not permitted. There are no bicycle racks available.
- Personal property is a student’s responsibility and must be secured at all times.
- Jumping to touch the ceiling, light fixtures, door frames or other objects is prohibited.
- 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.