Introduction to the Code of Conduct

This Code applies to any conduct that occurs:

• On School Grounds at anytime;
• Off School Grounds at any school activity, function or event;
• Off School Grounds when the conduct may reasonably be expected to:
  • Undermine the proper disciplinary authority of the school
  • Endanger the safety of members of the School Community
  • Disrupt learning at the school
• While traveling to and from school, including but not limited to actions on any school bus, van or public transportation

At Vida Charter School, as in the community at large, certain rules and procedures are established to guide the students through constructive growth and into mature adulthood. The rules and procedures are basically the same from kindergarten through grade six. Parents/guardians, teachers, and others responsible for the welfare and education of the students will cooperate to interpret and enforce these rules. Vida Charter School will use positive behavioral supports and Responsive Classroom™ strategies to encourage positive behavior in the students. Children’s strengths will be celebrated and improvements in behavior will be acknowledged. However, in the case of behavioral incidents, logical consequences and restorative practices will be used to address student behavior.