Tardiness

Late Arrivals to Class

Students arriving late to class are disruptive to the learning process. Therefore, it is every student’s responsibility to be on time and prepared to learn when class begins. Students who arrive after the second bell are considered tardy. Three tardies per semester will be reported to the office and result in one unit of detention. Excessive tardiness may also result in a reduction in grade or other severe disciplinary action. Coming to class without the necessary materials is also considered tardiness.

Late Arrivals to School

Students arriving late to school must bring a note from home and immediately sign in on the form located on Mrs. Resis' desk. Students will not be admitted to class without a note from the office. On the following day, the student must present a note to each teacher whose class was missed.

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.

Early Departure

Students desiring to leave early due to illness must first obtain permission from Mr. Harris, or if he is unavailable, from one of the secretaries. A student will not be released from school until a legal guardian has first been contacted by a secretary in the office. Students leaving early for reasons other than sickness must bring a parental note to Mr. Harris in advance of the absence.

Open Campus

The Academy is an open campus, however we strongly discourage 9th and 10th grade students from leaving campus.