PLAN FOR A POSITIVE AND SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE

Our goal at McAuliffe Elementary School is to ensure that our students develop their full potential, academically, socially and physically.  We are committed to creating an atmosphere for learning and for developing social responsibility.  Each student is encouraged to take responsibility for his or her own learning and behavior.  We urge parents and guardians to be actively involved in supporting our efforts in teaching and discipline.

In order to provide a safe and orderly environment and to ensure that students are able to focus on learning, high standards are necessary.  The following standards have been developed with input from staff and parents, and are enforced by all members of the school community.

CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR

Students may receive rewards for following rules and showing good citizenship and respectful behavior. Failure to follow school rules may result in the following action or actions (not necessarily in this order):

1.  Warning

2.  Reprimand/citation

3.  Parent notification

4.  Loss of privileges or activity, including end-of-the-year activities

5.  Detention

6.  Damage or replacement fees

7.  Suspension

8.  Referral for expulsion

9.  Police action

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected, by law, to attend school every day unless they are ill. Doctor and dentist appointments should be scheduled after school.  Daily attendance allows for the student to obtain the necessary instruction in the classroom. 

Students must not only attend school daily but arrive on time. On time means a student must be in the classroom when the 8:05 am bell rings.   Any time after 8:05 am is considered LATE.  PARENTS MUST SEND A NOTE OR PHONE CALL WITH THE REASON FOR ABSENCE  WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE ABSENCE.   If you can provide a doctor/dentist’s clearance for your child, the absence will be excused.

NOTE: Perfect attendance is when a student is in attendance from the time the school day begins until the school day ends.  In order for a student to receive the perfect attendance trophy at the end of the school year, the student must have NO absences, tardies, early dismissals, etc.  However, we do encourage parents to keep students home if they are ill; they will NOT be allowed to remain at school.