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Rules and Regulations
Visitation and Observation:
Parents are welcome to visit the school for observation or assistance, after notifying the office. All visitors, including current parents, are required to obtain an authorization slip from the office, before entering through the gate into the classroom area. Parents are not allowed in the classroom after 8:25 a.m. without a permission slip.
Visitors, including parents, are not allowed to interact with students in the parking lot or playground, during school hours, without an authorization slip from the office.
Driving and Parking Safety:
Students shall be dropped off at and picked up from the designated area on campus. For your and the children’s safety, drive carefully at 5 miles per hour, back up with utmost caution, and buckle up your seat belts. Supervise your child upon picking him or her up from school.
Student Birthdays:
Birthdays are celebrated in Preschool and Kindergarten only.
For 1st - 6th grade, the Teacher may choose to acknowledge the Birthdays for the month, on the last Friday of each month, as a class only. No parents or relatives allowed. No pastries allowed.
Uniform Code:
All students are required to wear the school uniform, each day, beginning the first day of school. All outer garments should be clearly labeled with the child's name and grade. School staff is not responsible for lost or misplaced uniforms.
Girls
• Jumper
- The length of the jumper not to exceed 1-inch below the knee or 2-inches
above the knee
- Shorts, of any color, may be worn underneath the Jumper. Shorts shall not exceed the length of the Jumper, and shall be unnoticeable. Immediately before PE, students may take their Jumper off and place it in their backpack.
Boys
• Gray pants or shorts (1st-6th grade)
• Navy-blue pants or shorts (PreK and K grades)
- No cargo pants.
- No large pockets on the sides.
Boys and Girls
• White, polo-shirt with AGM logo
- T-shirt with AGM logo may be worn under the polo shirt and/or during PE
• Socks
- White or navy blue ankle length socks
- White, navy blue and black tights or leggings that reach the ankles
• Sweaters, Sweatshirts, and Jackets
- Navy blue sweatshirt with the school logo
- Navy blue hooded, zippered sweat-jacket with school logo
- On extremely cold days, a windbreaker or coat of any color may be worn
over the navy blue sweatshirt or jacket.
• Scarves
- White, gray, navy blue, and black scarves may be worn around the neck on cold days
• No nail polish
• No stick-on or henna tattoos
• No valuable jewelry
Uniform Code Violations and Consequences:
1st Violation = Detention from lunch recess
2nd Violation = Detention from lunch recess
3rd Violation = Excluded from participating in free-dress day
4th Violation = Parents meet with Principal
Homework:
Parents must encourage good study habits of their children at home. Be sure your child has adequate time, proper materials and a positive environment in which to do his or her homework. Homework is usually assigned every day to supplement class work. Ordinarily, each student has approximately 1 to 3 hours of homework nightly. This, of course, varies according to grade level and the student's individual pace. It is the responsibility of students to make-up for missed assignments due to excused absence(s). Assignments not turned in on time and make-up work not completed within the required time limit will be graded down. Students in first-sixth grade shall have assignment books, which may be purchased from the school office. Faxed homework is not acceptable.
Tests:
No more than two (2) tests per class, per day shall be given. A spelling test is not considered a full test.
It is the responsibility of students to arrange for make-up exams, due to excused absence(s).
A student shall automatically receive an "F" for cheating, and will be subject to other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate.
Absences:
*Parents should notify the school of a child's absence, due to any reason.
Frequent absence and tardiness not only disrupt the classroom, but can also cause students to fall behind in their school work. Students missing more than 15% of the school days, during the academic year, will not be promoted or be able to graduate. Days of suspension are counted as absences.
Tardiness:
A student is considered tardy if he or she is not in the classroom when the second bell rings at 8:25 a.m., the start of class. Students must obtain a tardy slip from the office before entering the classroom. For Kindergarten – Sixth grade, five (5) unexcused tardies equal one day of absence in a quarter; parents shall have a conference with the Principal.
Behavioral Standards:
Students are required to adhere to the following standards of behavior:
In the classroom:
1. Be on time and prepared to work at all times.
2. Follow instructions and directions the first time they are given.
3. Get permission before speaking or moving about the classroom.
4. Use proper language and manners at all times.
5. Complete classroom and homework assignments on time.
6. Keep classroom neat and clean.
7. Respect the rights and property of others.
On the Playground:
1. Eat and finish snacks in designated area before playing.
2. Keep playground neat and clean; throw all trash in proper receptacles.
3. Use and share play areas and equipment properly.
4. Follow game and play rules.
5. Be a good sport.
6. Line up in a quiet, orderly manner.
In the Lunchroom:
1. Enter and exit quietly in an orderly manner.
2. Use good table manners while eating.
3. Keep yourself and eating area clean.
4. Talk to classmates in a low voice.
5. Remain seated until you have permission to get up.
Consequences for violating any of the school’s behavioral standards are as follow:
1st Offense Detention (after appropriate warnings to student)
2nd Offense Conference with parent
3rd Offense Suspension
Infraction of school rules, serious enough to merit special consideration and disciplinary measures (e.g., immediate suspension) are considered severe clauses, and include the following:
1. Ignoring or talking back to adults in authority.
2. Fighting and causing bodily injury.
3. Using abusive language and profanity.
4. Making obscene gestures.
5. Abusing property.
6. Abusing rights of others.
7. Vandalizing school property.
*Please refer to the student handbook for information on additional policies and regulations.
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