Student Behavioral Contract

I know that I have a right to: 

• be in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment and bigotry; 

• know what is appropriate behavior and what behaviors may result in disciplinary actions; 

• be counseled by members of the professional staff in matters related to my behavior as it affects my education and welfare 

• within the school;  

• due process of law in instances of disciplinary action for alleged violations of school regulations for which I may be suspended 

• or removed from class.

I agree to: 

• Come to school on time; log into my Google Classroom during my scheduled time when needed; 

• Appear for each of my classes (live and/or remotely) by the scheduled start time, prepared and ready to begin working; 

• Adhere to the Internet Policy guidelines as directed by my teachers and set forth by the NYC DOE; please see the following 

• link: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/digital-citizenship 

• Be prepared with appropriate materials and assignments for all classes; 

• Show respect to all members of our learning community; 

• Resolve conflicts peacefully, and avoid fighting inside or outside of the school or at program sites; 

• Behave respectfully (live and/or remotely) without arguing and cooperate when a staff member gives direction or makes a request. 

• I understand that I will be given an opportunity to voice my concerns at an appropriate time if I do not agree with the request; 

• Take responsibility for my personal belongings and respect other people’s property; 

• Dress appropriately and do not wear any suggestive clothing including skinny tank-tops, midriffs, short-shorts, or mini-skirts; (see parent handbook for school dress code policy)

• Refrain from wearing clothes/masks which have any signs of gang affiliation (e.g. scarves, bandanas) and refrain from using gang signs, calls, chants, movements, handshakes; 

• Refrain from bringing weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol to school; 

• Share information with school officials that might affect the health, safety or welfare of the school community; 

• Notify school officials if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms (fever of 100 or higher, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, congestion or running nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea); 

• Keep my parents/guardians informed about school-related matters and make sure I give them any information sent home;

• Follow all rules in the Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning Grades 6-12, Discipline Code.

• Behave responsibly as described in the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities; 

• Adhere to any social distancing, space capacity, mask wearing and/or the daily health screening guidelines as set forth by NYC DOE.

I have read and understand this contract. I have discussed this with my child and I agree to follow the rules of behavior.  I understand the behavior that is required of my child. I agree to help my child follow this agreement by: 

• Encouraging my child to be a respectful and peaceful member of the school community.

• Due process of law in instances of disciplinary action for alleged violations of school regulations for which my child may be suspended or removed from class. 

• Participating in any discussions and decisions concerning my child’s education.

• Attending scheduled appointments with school staff.

• Providing the school with current telephone numbers and emergency contact information.

• Alerting the school if there are any significant changes in my child’s health, or well-being that affect his/her ability to perform in school.