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Behavior Expectations

MSL’S Code of Conduct Behavior Expectations

Each student should become familiar with the rules and consequences.  At MSL all students are expected to show respect toward themselves, toward others, and toward property, come to class prepared to learn and work, follow all classroom, school and district rules, and exhibit behaviors that support a positive learning environment. Students are held accountable for their words and actions.  The following matrix explains MSL’s Code of Conduct and the behaviors that are expected from every student.

GIVE RESPECT

  • Use manners
  • Raise your hand
  • Be polite while others are speaking
  • Listen to teachers and peers
  • Accept others’ differences
  • Respect the property of others and the school
BE PREPARED

  • Bring supplies, materials and required work
  • Be responsible for homework
  • Follow class routines and expectations
  • Plan bathroom and locker trips and get what you need before class
  • Bring and use student planner daily
FOLLOW THE RULES

  • Put all electronics away*
  • Follow the school dress code
  • Focus only on the work for the class in which you are in
  • Keep backpacks in your locker
  • Avoid negative situations
  • Keep your locker combination private – Lockers are for individual use
CONTROL MYSELF

  • Keep hands and feet to yourself
  • Remain in your seat
  • Speak at appropriate times
  • Listen while others are speaking
  • Use polite voices and positive language
  • Use time wisely
  • Walk in the halls and stay to the right

* Student Use of Electronic Devices MPS Policy Students are not allowed to activate, use or display electronic devices, including but not limited to mobile phones while on premises of MPS. According to district policy, if devices are activated, used or displayed, they will be confiscated. Refusal to give device to staff will result in administrative action. Please see MSL Student Planner or MPS Handbook for more details regarding this policy.

If a student does not comply with the Code of Conduct the following procedure will be followed:

1) verbal warning 3) parent contact
2) student/ teacher conference 4) detention or referral dependent on severity of infraction

Positive behaviors are rewarded regularly. Be on the lookout and ask your child for updates on positive recognition they receive in school!

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071@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
8400 W. Burleigh St.

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