​​GENERAL BEHAVIOR CODE

General Student Rules for Our Lady of Grace Students:

• Show respect for God, others, self, and property
  
• Use appropriate language and voice control
  
• Be responsible and prepared
  
• Keep hands, feet, and objects where they belong
  
• Follow directions and school policies
  

There are two broad policies in regard to school discipline:

A.  Any behavior that distracts a teacher from teaching or a student from learning is unacceptable.

B.  Everyone at Our Lady of Grace School must show respect for other people, property, and ideas. 


All students are expected to:

• Be on time for school with materials ready for class
• Be ready to learn and exhibit pride in their work
• Respect the rights of others and their right to learn
• Admit mistakes and learn how to ask for help
• Play safe approved games without chasing, tackling, or fighting
• Show acceptable, non-violent behavior in play, language, or gestures

All students will be made aware of what constitutes "distracting behavior" in the classroom.  This includes:

• Excessive talking
• Talking while the teacher is talking
• Being out of one's seat during instruction
• Ignoring the teacher
• Arguing or being disrespectful to the teacher/staff
• Being tardy
• Leaving early

GENERAL BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES

• Students are expected to give due respect to adults and other students on school grounds.
• Students are to respect all people as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
• There should be no remarks that put down or belittle others, nor should improper language be used.  
• Fighting or "play fighting" is prohibited.
• Students will not engage in dangerous horseplay or rough play.
• Students are to be in complete uniform at all times.
• Students may not leave the school grounds at any times during the school day without written parental permission and clearance from the office.
• Students are not allowed in the classroom unless the teacher is present.
• All students will be responsible for the protection and preservation of school property and for the goods of others. 
• Students will not write on, tamper with, or damage the school's or another's property.
• Students will not litter the school grounds.
• Books are to be covered. 
• iPads are always to be carried closed and within a protective cover.
• Lunch and play areas are to be kept clean.
• Bathrooms are to be used properly.
• Gum is not allowed in the classroom or on the school grounds at any time.
• Students may not use cell phones or pagers at any time on school grounds during school hours without the express permission and active supervision of an authorized adult.