Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
Responsibilities of Students
To achieve academic and social success , the students of the Teaneck Elementary Schools should familiarize themselves with the following responsibilities :
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Always do your best Be respectful of property , others and yourself , at all times Accept full responsibility for your behavior and actions Be prepared for school , seek help when needed and be responsible for making up all missed work and tests Make the best use of time and contribute positively to class , group and school activities
Responsibilities of Parents / Guardians � Be the primary advocate for your child ‘ s education � Encourage attendance at school and prompt arrival � Support the goals of the Teaneck Elementary Schools as stated in the student handbook � Be supportive of the school ‘ s decisions when they affect your child � Play an active role in promoting your child ‘ s learning experience and positive behavior
Responsibilities of Administrators � Effectively communicate school goals to students , staff , parents and the community � Promote a school climate that positively engages and encourages productive relationships among and between students , staff , parents / guardians , and community � Create and maintain a safe learning environment
Responsibilities of Staff � Treat each other , students , parents / guardians , and the community with dignity and respect � Support and maintain a positive school climate and school goals � Actively monitor behavior in classroom , hallways , cafeteria , etc . � Hold all students to high expectations
Parents / Guardians and Students : All students are expected to behave appropriately in accordance with general rules of good conduct , Board policy and regulations . The administration will consider each case individually and administer appropriate discipline in accordance with Board policy . Drugs , alcohol and weapons are never permitted at school , on a school bus or at school-sponsored functions . ― Weapons ‖ includes knives , guns of any sort ( including ― toy or other imitation ,‖ pellet and B- B guns ), slingshots , chains , box cutters , or anything that can be used to inflict serious bodily injury .
We want our students to feel that Teaneck Elementary Schools are comfortable and safe places for all of them to ― live and learn ‖. We expect that while at school they will behave appropriately in accordance with general rules of good conduct , Board policy and regulations .
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