Students’ Code of Conduct – St. Marks Day School

Students' Code of Conduct

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Each student is an ambassador of St. Mark's Day School. Citizenship and character development, and leadership are integral dimensions of education and necessary for a flourishing school community. It is the student's responsibility to adhere to the rules and regulations of St. Mark's Day School, to ensure the safety of self, the safety of others, and to maintain a productive learning community.

The Code of Conduct is to encourage healthy behaviors to achieve the following objectives:

• Promote personal responsibility and self-control;
• Create responsible individuals who conduct themselves with dignity and honor;
• Provide a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning;
• Provide for the well-being and safety of each community member; and
• Promote cooperation among teachers, staff, students, and parents in supporting good behavior.

Students should refer to the Code of Conduct as their behavioral guide.

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After reading the students' Handbook and Code of Conduct with your child, this page must be signed, dated, and returned to your child's homeroom teacher.

I have read and discussed the material in the school's handbook with my child. I understand and agree that my child will abide by the rules and regulations set by the New York School City Department of Education and the St Mark's Day School. The signing of this document is an indication that I agree unconditionally to the stated rules, procedures, and expectations outlined below.

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WELCOME STUDENTS

The staff and teachers of St. Mark's Day School welcome you to a new school year. We look forward to a successful year. At St Mark's, we strive to promote and maintain high standards within a safe, educational environment by aspiring to respect God, self, and others.

At St Mark's, we are committed to the growth and development of the whole child. A commitment that begins with the belief that children are created in God's image and likeness. Therefore, you are special and unique, with the potential to live a purposeful life. Children are beings with minds that need nurturing, hearts that need affection, and wills that need strengthening in truth. Our staff helps to facilitate the growth of your God-given gifts and talents. In class, we remind students of their God-given potential and, in the chapel, they become aware of God's love and concern for their welfare.

Within the St Mark's family, we affirm that all people are God's children and are, therefore, members of God's family. As such, we invite you to strive to love and respect others as much as you love yourself. Seek to conduct yourself with respect, dignity, and humility at all times.

We invite your active participation and support in creating a positive environment as we help each other grow in good conduct. Our goal is to provide you, our students, with quality education. As part of the academic rigor, we encourage our students to find joy in learning and the fellowship of the student body.

In this community, we believe that learning begins with God's help. Therefore, we encourage you to become familiar with the school's prayer, pledge, motto, song, and rules that form the basis for our relations between and among all members of the St. Mark's Day School Community.

- Father Vitet, Headmaster

COLLECT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and especially St Mark's Day School, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SCHOOL PRAYER

Bless O Lord this day the School of St. Mark. Let your Holy Spirit guide all staff and students, present or absent. May we, by example, speak the truth, desire goodness, and delight in knowledge, that following after these things we may come to know and worship you the Giver of all that is good through Jesus Christ our Lord –Amen.

SCHOOL PLEDGE

I pledge myself to uphold the honor and good name of St. Mark's Day School in school and out of school. I will be regular, punctual, attentive, and obedient. At lessons and games, I will conduct myself with dignity and honor so that I learn to serve God, all of humanity, and my welfare, with integrity, wisdom, and industry.

SCHOOL MOTTO

A Healthy Mind is Divine Power

SCHOOL SONG

We build our school on you, O Lord To you, we bring our every need, The loving heart, the helpful word The tender thought, the kindly deed With these we pray, your Spirit may Enrich and bless our school always

We work together in your sight, We live together in your love Direct our faltering steps aright And lift our thoughts to heaven above Dear Lord, we pray your Spirit may Be present in our school always.

Hold up each hand and keep it just, Make clean our lips and keep them pure. If you are with us, Lord we must Be faitful friends and comrades sure, Dear Lord, we pray your Spirit may Be present in our school always.

A healthy mind is power divine, May we inspired by your word Be richly blessed with wisdom fine, To lead to freedom and to God. Bless with your Spirit pure and true Our minds, our work, and all we do.

CONDUCT

Your main priority at school is to learn and develop your full potential. While attending school during regular hours or school-sponsored activities/events; the students will follow these basic rules, procedures, and expectations:

1. Respect the rights of others, including the right to secure an education in an environment that is orderly and disciplined. Do not become a distraction for other students. Allow other students to maximize their potential and become their best selves. Respect others.

2. Respect the rights of others, including the right to secure an education in an environment that is orderly and disciplined. Do not become a distraction for other students. Allow other students to maximize their potential and become their best selves. Respect others.

3. Contribute toward establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that engenders mutual respect and dignity for all. Demonstrate responsible conduct in all places, including on public transportation, private buses, and the streets. Respect public spaces.

4. Attend school on a regular and punctual basis. Regular attendance is necessary for success. Lateness affects your school records. All students are encouraged to be regular and prompt to achieve the maximum possible benefits from their educational experience. Regular and prompt school attendance is the responsibility of both parents and students. Respect time.

5. Be in assigned places, at designated times, for devotion, classes, and all school activities. Obey teachers' instructions during fire drills and assembly in the designated areas. Obey instructions.

6. Complete all class assignments, projects, and other school responsibilities by established deadlines. Students take full responsibility for the integrity of their academic work. Show evidence of appropriate progress toward meeting course and diploma requirements. Respect work.

7. Be neatly dressed and well-groomed at all times. All students are required to wear the school's uniform at all times. Adherence to the school's dress code is the responsibility of both parents and students. Respect self.

8. Respect school property and help to keep it free from damage. Do not deface walls or tamper with windows, doors, or any school equipment, including fire extinguishers. Respect property.

9. Actively discourage inappropriate behavior of other students and report incidents to the administration. Acts of misconduct interfere with instruction and the safety and welfare of students, teachers, and staff. Facilitate peace-building.

10. Never intentionally harm another student. Do not be a bully. If you see someone acting like a bully, intervene by telling them to stop or immediately report it to school personnel. Love neighbor.

11. Obey school regulations and rules established by both school authorities and student governing body. Become familiar with this Students' Code of Conduct and seek clarity/interpretation if there is any ambiguity. Obey rules/law.

12. Conduct yourself in a manner that makes you proud and fosters a healthy school spirit.

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