CODE OF CONDUCT

It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself, if his conduct is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11

The Credo Academy Code of Conduct promotes a Christ-like attitude in its learning environment and encourages the development of positive Christian relationships among its students. Therefore, it sets specific guidelines for student behavior. Although parents are primarily responsible for dealing with discipline, if needed, Credo may employ mild forms of reproof, rebuke, and correction. Credo Academy reserves the right to suspend or expel students with serious discipline problems at any time during the year.

1. Students must show respect to adults at all times. A title (Mr., Mrs., etc.) should be used when addressing an adult.
2. Students should treat each other with respect, kindness, and compassion, as God commands in Matthew 7:12, “So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you.”
3. Students must be prepared for class by being punctual, completing assignments, and bringing necessary supplies. Students must also wear name tags while onsite.
4. The facility and grounds must be kept clean and orderly, in order to show an attitude of gratefulness and respect.
5. No horseplay, running, or rough play is allowed during or between classes.
6. Profanity is not allowed.
7. Public displays of affection such as handholding, kissing, activities that excludes others, etc. are not permitted.
8. Students should bring only those items that are necessary for attendance in their classes such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, etc. Electronic devices, such as mobile phones or laptops, may only be used for academic purposes. Students may only text or make phone calls at the front desk. Playing games, browsing the Internet, texting, or use of social media is not permitted while onsite. Electronics may be taken away from the student and placed at the front desk until the end of the day if used inappropriately. Please label all personal items.
9. No tobacco products, vaping, illicit drugs, alcohol, weapons, knives, or inappropriate printed material are allowed on site or at a Credo Academy function.
10. Parents must make certain that students arrive on time for their class(es) and may not allow their students to remain all day on campus if they are not taking classes.
11. Parents of sibling students must be on site or designate a parent who has agreed to be responsible for their student. As a courtesy, please communicate this to the front desk.
12. Dishonesty, cheating, copying another’s work, or deliberate deception, is not permitted.
13. Student’s appearance should reinforce and reflect a healthy educational environment and be appropriate for learning. Student attire should hold to high standards of modesty and neatness. Credo Academy reserves the right to send home any student who is deemed to be inappropriately dressed.