Student  Expectations

All staff and students are expected to follow our 4 Character Traits of being: 

• Respectful: to show due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

• Responsible: the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization

• Safe: to protect from or not expose to danger or risk

• Kind: to be considerate (caring) or helpful to others

Students who are struggling or in need of behavior support may be referred to a member of the Student Services Team. We provide a therapeutic approach to assist the student with the goal to return back to the classroom. 

Teachers runs monthly SEL lessons in the classroom based on a theme. September-Back to School, October-Red Ribbon Week/Bullying, November-Career Awareness, December-Emotions/Zones of Regulation, January-Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving, February-Kindness/Empathy, March-Career March Madness, April-Growth Mindset & Test Prep, May-Middle School Transition (5th), K-4 TBD. Our counselor also partners with teachers to build each student's Career Portfolio, which they take with them when they graduate AAECS for middle school. 

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School implements a progressive discipline policy. First-time offenses for minor behaviors are mediated through the teachers’ classroom behavior modification systems, redirection, verbal warnings or teacher conferences. Repeat or more severe behaviors may warrant actions ranging from temporary removal from the classroom to process the incident to in-school or out-of-school suspensions. Click the link to access the full discipline policy or contact the main office for a copy. Discipline Policy

• The Arts Academy Elementary Charter School does not require children to wear a uniform. Please have your child dress comfortably, especially on days when he/she will participate in Dance, Creative Movement and Theatre classes.

• Students will not change clothes for classes, so please send your child(ren) to school with sneakers and appropriate attire that allows them to move freely. 

• All students must wear shirts or tops that extend to and cover the midsection of the body.

• Sleeveless shirts may be worn; however, they must be modest in design and must not expose undergarments. Tank tops must have straps that are at least one inch wide, and the straps must cover undergarments. Shoulders and arm openings must not reveal undergarments. No tube tops or halter tops are permitted. No sheer fabrics are permitted.

• Shorts must extend at least half-way down the thigh. Shorts or pants with words or printed messages across the seat are not permitted.

• Underwear must be covered and not exposed. Logos or wording that relates to alcohol or other drugs (i.e. tobacco, marijuana) is not permitted on clothing.

• Flip-flops, “slides”, loose-fitting sandals and slippers create safety issues; therefore, they are not permitted. Crocks are permitted as long as the sling is fastened around the heel. They may not be worn for Creative Movement or Dance classes.

• Hats or bandanas are not permitted in school, barring a religious exemption.

• Attire that the administration considers to be a distraction to others’ learning will not be permitted.