STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY   English Language Academy

 

“Disruptive behavior” means conduct that prevents other students from learning or from doing the required schoolwork. Words or actions which prevent the teacher from meeting the needs and goals of the class are also disruptive. Any action or word intended to hurt a teacher, another student, or school property is disruptive behavior. The following is a list of some behaviors that are disruptive and therefore unacceptable at ELA:

  1. Showing disrespect or lack of courtesy towards teachers, staff, or other students. Some examples of such behavior are: Refusing to complete assignments; refusing to cooperate with teachers or other students in classwork or outside assignments.
  2. Speaking on or using cell phones in the classroom; using a laptop for something other than classwork; refusing to bring the required textbook and materials to class; sleeping in class; Denying other students an equal opportunity to participate in class; being disrespectful of another person's culture.
  3. Arriving late to class repeatedly.
  4. Repeatedly speaking one’s native language during class.
  5. Arriving at school under the influence of alcohol or drugs; using or distributing alcohol or drugs at school. No alcohol or drugs are allowed in ELA classrooms or on the school grounds.
  6. Being violent. Any kind of physical violence or harassment will result in immediate expulsion from the program and must speak with a P/DSO immediately.

The actions and behaviors described above are unacceptable at ELA. A student who displays disruptive or unacceptable behavior, whether in his/her scheduled classes, on the school grounds or at any school-sponsored event may be expelled from ELA and must speak with a P/DSO immediately.

CLASSROOM DO’S AND DON’TS

  • Please be prompt.
  • Please come to class ready to learn
  • Please have your homework ready for class.
  • Please do NOT smoke in the building.
  • Please do NOT have your cell phone turned on.
  • Please do NOT speak your native language in class.
  • Please address your teachers in the manner that they request.
  • *Teachers may adjust the classroom rules as they see fit.

This is a guideline of general rules to follow when on the premises of the school. *