PTAA SCHOOL POLICY
School Day
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Regular attendance is expected of all PTAA students due to the rigor of our curriculum. Consistent school attendance is an essential component of each student’s education. Please help support your student’s positive school skills and habits by ensuring consistent, daily, on-time attendance.
Lost and Found
Please label your child’s property (e.g. navy blazers, tie, coats, jackets, sweaters gloves, backpacks, lunch boxes) Lost items which are turned in will be placed in the school’s lost and found located in the front office. Items not claimed by the end of each semester will be donated to charity.
Student Code of Conduct
Students are to observe the following Student Code of Conduct:
We will show respect for ourselves and others by:
Keeping our hands, feet and other objects to ourselves;
Not disrupting learning (including use of inappropriate language)
Listening and following directions;
Walking safely in the building; and
Arriving on time with necessary materials.
NO CELL PHONE usage of any kind during school hours
Problem Resolution
Below is a three-step process for addressing concerns:
Teacher and student confer. Most problems can and should be resolved between teacher and student.
Teacher and parent confer, with the child included if appropriate.
Teacher and parent confer, with the Dean or Principal.
Lost and Found
Always refer to the school parent- student handbook for more information:
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
We utilize three core rules to keep our design studio and lab running safely and smoothly:
Follow directions quickly and quietly.
Raise your hand for permission to speak and to leave your seat.
Stay on task during class instruction and always try your best.
Positive Behavior: "I Spy Mail"
I firmly believe in highlighting positive choices to motivate our innovators. Students can earn "I Spy Mail" from myself or any PTAA staff member when caught demonstrating:
Focus: Staying locked into the engineering or design process.
Respect: Valuing teammates, tools, and diverse ideas.
Honesty: Owning mistakes as a natural part of learning.
Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Kindness: Supporting and lifting up peers.
When your child demonstrates excellence, their "I Spy Mail" will be attached directly to their Take-Home Folder for you to celebrate at home!
Accountability & Growth
We all have off days, and mistakes are simply data for future success. To maintain a safe, productive lab environment, we use a supportive accountability system:
Conduct Marks: Students receive five visual conduct marks on their desk as gentle warnings before any formal consequence occurs.
Reset Time: If behavior does not improve after five marks, the student will complete a 15-minute recess detention on the playground to reset.
Positive Finish: After the 15-minute reset, they will immediately participate in the remaining 10 minutes of recess so they can finish their day on a positive note.
Fresh Starts: Every single day is a clean slate. Yesterday’s conduct marks NEVER roll over to a new day.
Thank you for your support in making this a fantastic, creative year!