To ensure all students get the most out of their learning experience, we want to remind everyone about the importance of being on time for every class. Arriving promptly allows you to settle in, be prepared for instruction, and minimizes disruption for your classmates and teachers.

Many students are doing a great job of getting to class on time! As a reminder, the school day starts at 7:50 AM. Students may enter the building beginning at 7:40 AM. All students should be in their homerooms by 7:50 AM when the first bell rings.

We understand that occasional delays can happen, but consistent tardiness can impact academic progress and classroom flow. In order to maximize your child’s educational experience, it is necessary for the student to be at each and every class on time and ready to learn. Students late for any class will earn a tardy.  After three UNEXCUSED tardies, students will earn a detention. Excessive tardies will be handled with families and administration on an individual basis.

Our goal is to support every student in forming positive habits that contribute to their success and a productive learning environment. Let's work together to make sure everyone is on time and on track for success!"

Please also note that tardies count toward detentions for ROCK, so arriving at school on time each day is an important part of staying eligible. We encourage families to help students build strong routines and take pride in their positive behavior!

At CIS, we believe in creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment where all students can learn and grow. Students are expected to treat others with kindness, follow school rules, and make responsible choices throughout the day—whether in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, or on the playground. We teach and reinforce these expectations regularly and work together as a team to support positive behavior. When students make mistakes, we see it as a chance to reteach and help them learn from the experience. However, when behavior becomes unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful, appropriate consequences will follow, and families will be contacted as needed.

All of our behavior expectations, policies, and procedures are outlined in the CIS Student-Family Handbook, which we encourage all families to review together at the beginning of the school year. Below are a few key expectations students will encounter during the school day. Reviewing these ahead of time helps set everyone up for a safe, successful, and respectful school year.

Positive Behavior = Fun Opportunities!

At CIS, we love celebrating students who consistently make positive choices and follow school expectations. One of the most exciting rewards is getting to attend ROCK—a fun, PTO-sponsored evening event filled with games, junk food, and friends! Students with no detentions or suspensions are eligible to attend!

Cell phones must remain in students’ lockers throughout the school day and are not permitted in classrooms, the cafeteria, or at recess. Our goal is to minimize distractions to create the best possible learning and social-emotional experience for our students. 

Students are allowed to wear smart watches, but they must only be used as a watch during the school day. Calling, texting, or using other communication features is not permitted during school hours. Students who use their smart watches as a cellular device will receive consequences as outlined in the Student/Family Handbook.

In some cases, school staff may permit students to use their cell phones to call or text a parent/guardian. These calls should only take place in the school office or the classroom with a teacher. 

Students who do choose to use a cell phone without permission during the school day will be subject to the consequences outlined in the Student/Family Handbook:

1. First offense – The device will be confiscated by school personnel. A verbal and written warning through Skyward will be assigned. The student will receive the device back at the end of the day in the school office.

2. Second offense – The device will be confiscated. A detention will be assigned and noted in Skyward. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office. 

3. Third offense – The device will be confiscated. A detention will be assigned. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office. Additionally, the student will be required to turn in their device to the school office for the next 10 school days. If the student is found in possession of the device during this 10-day period, the student will face consequences for insubordination.

4. Fourth and subsequent offense – The device will be confiscated. The student will be assigned a detention and will be required to turn the device into the office for the remainder of the school year. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office. The student will also face consequences for insubordination.