1. SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Discipline / Behavior Policy 2016-17
ACACIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
Discipline / Behavior Policy

2. Positive, accountable, working hard & safe
P.A.W.S.
It is the expectation from all staff that you adhere to our school wide behavioral expectations, or P.A.W.S., while on campus
Make sure you are….
Positive, accountable, working hard & safe

3. DO Bring to School Positive attitude :)
Things you need to be prepared to learn
Binder with dividers
Paper
Pencils
Highlighters
Notebook
PE Clothes

4. Do NOT Bring to School: Inappropriate clothing
No art or writing on clothing displaying drugs, sex, alcohol, violence/weapons, gangs
Bandanas, hats with logos, flip-flops, pajamas, slippers, mini-skirts, short shorts, revealing or oversized clothes, exposed undergarments, sagging pants, etc.
Jewelry
Dangerous or spiked bracelets, spiked piercings, oversized hoop earrings (no bigger than a quarter), etc.
Electronic equipment
Cell phones, cameras, iPods, game systems, chargers, earphones (AMS is not responsible for lost/stolen items)
Gum, candy, cakes, balloons, etc.
Weapons or any other item that is restricted by the site such as
Knives, guns, chains, brass knuckles, laser pointers, shockers, rubber bands

5. What is Expected (and appreciated) Behavior?
Attend all classes and be on time
Be prepared for class
Address everyone politely through words and actions
Be an active learner and listener
Raise your hand before speaking in class
Always make right choices
Clean up after yourselves; throw away trash

6. What is Unacceptable Behavior?
DO NOT:
Run on campus or cut in lines
Text or use cell phone on campus
Horseplay, play fight
Harass/Intimidate/Bully
Kiss or hug : NO PDA
Throw objects (food, paper, pencils, etc.)
Disrupt class (talking, not following teacher directions and procedures)
Disrespect teachers, staff, students, or yourself

7. What is Unacceptable Behavior continued...?
Fighting or posturing to fight
Making threats about fighting (verbally or on social media or texting)
Spreading rumors of fights
Encouraging someone to fight
Intimidation
Horseplaying
Video recording a fight

8. Consequences for Fighting OR Threatening to Fight
Students can be suspended for ANY of the offenses mentioned
Acacia Middle School has a ZERO tolerance policy for students who look to make our campus unsafe
Whatever you come to school looking for you will find.... look for trouble you will find it... look for the good and you will EXCEL!

9. Each choice has a
Consequence
Each consequence has a
destination