Behavior Expectations

ELEMENTARY LEVEL STUDENT EXPECTED BEHAVIORS  

Uniform 

All students are required to wear the school uniform, and the uniform policy will be strictly enforced. The intent of the policy is to foster a school environment in which students recognize the seriousness of the discipline of academic study and the respect with which they should treat their classmates and teachers. At St. Augustine School, we firmly believe that ensuring adherence to the uniform policy teaches students the importance of abiding by all school rules. All uniforms must be ordered online at globalschoolwear.com. Students are required to purchase uniforms through our supplier, Tommy Hilfiger. See the uniform pages on globalschoolwear.com for the guide on our Tommy Hilfiger uniform policy.

Church Behavior

The school celebrates Mass weekly. This is a prayerful event and the expectation is that students will conduct themselves with the utmost reverence and respect at all times. Students should follow the directives of their teachers when walking to/from Church and attending Mass. All students are encouraged to participate in the Mass. 

Cafeteria Behavior 

During lunchtime, students should enter the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner. Students should follow all of the expectations and posted rules while in the cafeteria. Students should never throw nor share their food. Any food spilled or dropped should be picked up immediately. Students should remain seated unless they have permission from the lunch monitor to get up. All wrappers and trash should be thrown away at the end of lunch only. Students must clean their tables and sweep the floors before leaving their seats. Students should only line up once they have received permission from the lunch monitor and should do so quietly

Recess Behavior 

At recess, everyone is welcome to join the fun and participate in any game being played. Basketball hoops and the field are shared by both grades present at recess. Playground equipment is used by Grades K-4 and shared fairly. No physical contact such as tackling nor pushing is allowed. Name calling is not tolerated. 

Hallway and Stairwell Etiquette 

St. Augustine School students recognize the importance of learning and showing respect for fellow schoolmates by walking the halls and stairways in a quiet and reserved manner so as not to disturb valuable teaching time. Students should silently wait in the hallway until a teacher is present in the classroom. No students should enter the classroom without a teacher present. Students should not be in the hallways without permission from their teacher and a hall pass.

Restroom Etiquette 

Students are expected to use the restroom facility properly and it should be left clean at all times. 

Lockers/Desks/Backpacks 

Students are responsible for any items found in their lockers, desks, backpacks, or other personal belongings. School officials may conduct searches of a student’s possessions at any time, and students possessing any kind of contraband will receive disciplinary action.