RUTHERFORD SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

1.     Students have primary responsibility for their actions. We encourage self-control. Students must observe the safety rules of the school for their own security and that of others.

2.      Students are reminded any teacher or staff member in the school has the right to correct unruly individuals at any place at any time.

3.      Students shall show respect for the person and property of others around them.

4.      Students are expected to show respect for school property and take good care of books, desks and other furniture and equipment.

5.      Students shall follow the classroom rules established by the teacher(s).

6.      Students shall not wear dress which is distracting, disruptive or dangerous.

7.    Students shall follow all rules and procedures as set forth by Rutherford School and the Gibson County School District.

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Family School Compact

Rutherford School

      It is the mission of Rutherford School, in partnership with parents and community, to empower each child to achieve his or her fullest potential and become a lifelong learner as well as responsible citizen.  Rutherford School is committed to high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to achieve excellence in a safe and nurturing educational environment.

     This learning compact is a voluntary agreement from parents to promise their commitment in helping your child to succeed in school.  This agreement can be reached through a home/school partnership with student learning as the central focus. 

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Student Pledge 

1.   I pledge to come to school on time everyday unless I am ill.

2.   I pledge to enter the classroom prepared.

3.   I pledge not to disturb my classmates.

4.   I pledge to complete all homework by making sure that I understand the assignment before leaving

     school.

5.  I pledge to read something every day.

6.  I pledge to spend more time with my family.

7.  I pledge to do something nice for someone else at least once a day.

8.  I pledge to do the right thing!

9.  I pledge to be respectful to school faculty and my classmates.

Family Pledge

1.  I pledge to do all that I can to see that my child attends school and is on time each day unless he/she

    is sick.

2.  I pledge to encourage my child to be responsible and respectful.

3.  I pledge to ask my child if he/she has homework each day and review it when complete.

4.  I pledge to spend time listening and talking with my child each day.

5.  I pledge to help my child do something nice for someone else.

6.  I ledge to schedule a visit at my child's school to confer with his/her teachers.

7.  I pledge to give my child as many opportunities to make decisions as  possible.

8.  I pledge to participate in school activities.

9.  I pledge to monitor my child's television and internet usage.

10.I pledge to help my child find meaningful extracurricular activities.

School Pledge

1.  We pledge to do all that we can to see that your child has a positive school experience each day.

2.  We pledge to notify you of all occurences that we believe may contribute to a negative school

     experience for your child.

3.  We pledge to offer a high quality curriculum aimed at improving student achievement for both you and

     your child.

4.  We pledge to make ourselves available for a scheduled conference with you at least once per semester.

5.  We pledge to provide opportunities for parents to attend school activities and give input into

     school operations.

6.  We pledge to give you timely reports on your child's progress.

7.  We pledge to give your child a quality education that will assist in developing a well-rounded

     individual.

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