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Standard of Conduct

General Expectations

Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op expects exemplary conduct from all members both in and out of the classroom. All adults, not just teachers, are expected to intervene if disruptive behavior is observed. All parents are responsible for enforcing the Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op expectations listed below. It is understood that if anyone in your family violates the rules, it will jeopardize your participation in the co-op. Parents will be contacted if a disciplinary problem arises and may be asked to remove their child from class. Parents are responsible for their children’s actions and behavior. It is of utmost importance that students report misconduct to an adult promptly so that effective corrective action can be taken. 

Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op reserves the right to to suspend or terminate membership of any member or family when deemed necessary.

Academic Expectations

Students are expected to complete and turn in assignments in a timely manner. Teachers and tutors can determine appropriate behavior, academic expectations, and repercussions for their classrooms. 

Behavior Expectations

  • Students should not have toys, music, phones or other electronic devices on during class. 
  • Students should not have food or drink (other than water) in class. 
  • Students should not be texting, playing games, or on the internet during class. 
  • No hats or caps may be worn during prayer time and the Pledge of Allegiance and must be removed in class if it is distracting, or if asked to remove by a teacher.
  • Students are expected to come to class prepared to participate and do their best. 
  • Students should be respectful of both peers and adults.
  • Good manners and a good attitude are expected of both parents and students. 
  • Students and adults are expected to be respectful of the property of others. Everyone pitches in to help ensure that we take good care of the facilities we use. 
  • Neither adults nor students will use or permit the use of obscenities, racial slurs or coarse, foul, inappropriate or abusive language or gestures. 
  • Use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, vaping, prescription drugs not used in the manner intended or illegal drugs are not permitted at any Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op event by students or parents. A violation will result in immediate removal from class or activity and may result in a dismissal from Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op with no refunds issued. 
  • Any hitting or physical aggression will result in immediate removal from the class or activity. Return to class will be at the Teacher and Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op’s discretion. Failure to comply may result in a dismissal from Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op with no refunds issued. 
  • Negativity and gossip are destructive to our overall purpose and to individuals. Such conduct should be avoided by both students and adults. 

Church Rules During Co-op

  • Bring a water bottle!

  • Sunscreen is recommended.

  • NO GUM!

  • Feet on the ground (no climbing trees or fences or buildings)

  • Leave parts of plants on the plants 

  • Trash goes in the trash cans

  • Parents need to watch their small children at all times.

  • No bikes, scooters or skateboards

Classroom Discipline Policy

We are a Catholic co-op and believe it honors God when our students are respectful of adults and their fellow students. Before each semester of classes, teachers will explain the class rules to the students, so that they understand what is expected of them during co-op or tutorial classes. If a student is disruptive, the following process will take place:

  • First offense - the student receives a clear warning from the teacher or other adult. 
  • Second offense - the student is removed from the classroom and sent to the parent. The student’s parents will be located and will be informed of the nature of the disruptive behavior. The Coordinator should also be notified in-person or by email that a discipline issue has occurred and that the parent has been notified. 
  • Third offense – the student will spend the remainder of the day with the parent under his/her direct supervision. If the student continues to have discipline issues, the parent will be asked to remove the student for the remainder of the term, without a refund from Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op. 

Dress Code

Dress guidelines are designed to promote a standard of appearance that complements the learning environment and reflects the standards of Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op. Most of our co-op needs no advice on appearance because they use common sense, decency, good taste, and the normal standards of the community. Any attire that is considered distractive, disruptive in appearance, detrimental to the educational environment, or the public image of the co-op itself, or contrary to good hygiene will not be permitted. Also, attire should not be a hazard to your safety or to the safety of others. Please err on the conservative side. While Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op will determine the appropriateness of dress, please avoid the following:

  • crop tops/tube tops/exposed midriffs 

  • spaghetti straps/backless or strapless tops/dresses 

  • hats during Pledge and prayer time

  • hats and sunglasses in class as directed 

  • mini-skirts or short shorts (above mid-thigh) 

  • cleavage or low-cut tops 

  • see through clothing -pajamas 

  • baggy (sagging) pants 

  • leggings may be worn with shirt/tunic/dress that extends to fingertip length or longer 

  • workout attire may be worn but adhere to dress code guidelines 

  • clothing that illustrates illegal or violent content, profanity, obscene or lewd gestures 

  • close-toed shoes are required.

Harassment and Bullying Policy 

Harassment or bullying of students or adults will not be tolerated on campus, through electronic means, or at any Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op event. If a student or adult experiences harassment or bullying, he/she should communicate to the harasser that the individual expects the behavior to stop. If the harassment does not stop or the individual does not feel comfortable confronting the harasser, the individual should report the incident to the Leadership Team, write down exactly what happened, keep a copy, and give a copy to the Leadership Team. Include in the report as much as possible of the following information: 

  • what, when, and where it happened 

  • who was involved 

  • exactly what was said or what the harasser did 

  • witnesses to the harassment 

  • what the victim said or did, either at the time or later 

  • how the victim felt 

  • how the harasser responded 

 

Upon receipt of a report of harassment or bullying, Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op will notify the harasser or parent of the complaint. The harasser and/or parent will return a signed receipt indicating notification of the issue. If there is a recurrence of the issue the harasser and /or parent will meet with at least three leadership members including the coordinator to address the issue. If there is a third occurrence, the harasser will not be allowed to complete the semester and no refunds will be given.