Conduct in the Halls
While the Academy does allow our students to study in the hallways, inappropriate behavior (e.g., loud talking or running) is disruptive to classes that are in session and detracts from the general academic atmosphere of our school.
- For the comfort of students, we have installed benches in the halls. Sitting on the floor is not permitted.
- Eating and drinking in the hallways is prohibited, as is running or other boisterous behavior.
- Electronic devices are permitted in the building, but talking on cell phones is permitted ONLY in the lounges or front lobby. Phones that appear or ring in the classroom will be taken away for three school days.
Lunchroom Behavior
- All students are expected to express their awareness of G-d prior to meals by washing and reciting the appropriate bracha both before and after the meal. Benchers will always be available in the lunchroom.
- To maintain Kashruth standards, no student may remove dishes or food from the lunchroom without the express consent of Mr. Harris.
- Out of respect for others, no student may enter the lunch line anywhere but at the end, and at the conclusion of the meal all refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided.
- Students are encouraged to invite staff members to the front of the line and should understand that staff members may request to do so.
Bullying
In a school where Torah study plays a central role in your learning, it is expected that you not only strive to excel in your studies, but that you also demonstrate how one lives in accordance with Torah and Mitzvot.
Therefore, it is expected that at all times you will act with courtesy towards the staff as well as your fellow students. Foul language is prohibited at all times. Harassment or “bullying” of any kind, whether verbal, physical or electronic even when in jest, will not be tolerated. If there is an accusation of such, the student may be called to appear before the Associate Principal. The Associate Principal has the authority to determine the appropriate action—i.e., detention, suspension or dismissal.
Tefillah Policy
Perhaps more than anything else, the way we
conduct ourselves during tefillah is an indication of our religious
persona. As such, tefillah is an important part of our school day, a
requirement for all students and an opportunity to strengthen your
relationship with G-d.
Please follow the guidelines listed below to help make tefillah meaningful:
- Tefillah
begins at 8AM. After the second bell, students will be marked tardy. Students will be allowed 6 tardies before having to serve a detention. Arriving after borchu will be the equivalent of 2 tardies. In addition, students will be allowed only 6 excused absences per semester.
- You are expected to be at tefillah on time, ready to
participate. All students who travel in car pools must ensure that they
leave their communities on time so they can arrive at school on time for
services.
- Students are expected to participate fully in
tefillah and to refrain from talking while davening. Students may
receive one or more units of detention for talking during tefillah.
- In addition, behavior during tefillah may be counted as part of your halacha grade.
- Students
chronically late or absent from tefillah may receive a failing grade in
tefillah, will be ineligible for participation in school programs such
as team sports, Senior leaders, and the Torah Chapter of the National
Honor Society, and may face suspension from the school.
Mincha
All students are required to attend Mincha promptly at 3:20PM (following 9th period.)
