School Rules
The South Bay Chinese School’s Rules and Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
The South Bay Chinese School (the School) expects its students, teacher assistants, parents, and staff to display respect for themselves, for the School and for others to make good and wise choices. Any commission of the following offenses may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate expulsion:
a) Disrespectful behavior towards the staff, students, or others.
b) Malicious physical or verbal abuse, including, but not limited to, hitting, tripping, shoving, fighting, bullying, threatening gestures or language, swearing, name-calling, and other unacceptable language, toward other students, teacher assistants, parents, staff, or members of the School.
c) Dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating, or lying.
d) Possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco on campus or at School sponsored activities.
e) Theft, damage or destruction of School or personal properties.
f) Violation of personal privacy or possessions, such as backpacks or personal effects.
g) Sexual harassment
h) Littering
i) Reckless driving or illegal parking on campus.
j) Absence from school without notification or leaving campus during the school day without permission from the staff or the School.
k) Eating, drinking beverages or chewing gum in the classrooms. All food and beverages should be consumed outside the classroom.
l) Using cell phones or other electronic devices in class unless otherwise permitted by the teacher for classroom instruction.
m) Bringing the following items to school: weapons (including but not limited to firearms and knives), symbols of violence, explosives, or toy guns.
Disciplinary Actions
Upon commission of any of these individual behavioral offenses, the following actions may be taken:
a) Warning, advice, or counseling will be given by the staff or the School administrators.
b) A written notice will be sent to the parents.
c) If any commission of the above offenses is determined by the School to be a serious violation of the Code of Conduct, the School reserves the right to suspend or expel the student, and tuition may not be refunded.
Supplemental Rules
Students are to follow school rules, and arrive on time at 9:00am. Parents, please be careful not to make loud noise in the hallways that may disturb the classes. During midterm and final examinations, only students –no parents- should be in the classroom. Thank you for your cooperation.
Each Teaching Assistant (TA) or a room parent will help with maintaining order in and outside of the classroom, and with classroom duties.
Classroom is to be left in the same condition as it is given to us. Do not move or tamper with landlord’s property.
Concerns
If parents, teachers or other members of the School have any concerns, the concerns should be brought to any of the PA presidents. A prompt investigation will be conducted and resolution sought that strives to serve the best interests of all parties involved.
If parents have concerns about disciplinary actions taken, they have the right to appeal the decision to the board at a board meeting.