The Academy Of Visual Arts


 

Christopher J. Devault

Art and Graphic Arts Teacher, Graphics Academy Lead Teacher

 

 

Academy Students are involved in the Art South Service Learning Project, and share their new knowledge with the community. Check out our Flip book!

Conduct Code
 Students are Expected to:

 

 
  • Be Prompt.
      You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings.
      Please enter quietly if your enter late.
      Two tardies will lower your conduct grade one letter.
  • Demonstrate good manners.
      Gum chewing and personal grooming are prohibited in class.
  • Pay attention and take notes. Be alert and engaged.
      Do not put your head down on the desk.
  • Be prepared with appropriate supplies including a notebook & pencils or pen.
  • Talk quitely when given permission.
  • Raise hand to be recognized before speaking.
  • Exhibit good conduct. Be polite.
      Refrain from throwing any object.
      Copying work will result in a grade of "0" for both the person who copies and the person being copied from.
  • Be respectful of school equipment, your classmates' belongings and the school environment.
  • Be respectful of each other, the teachers and staff, including substitutes and guests on our campus.
  • Be dismissed by the teacher rather than the bell.
      Stay in your seats until you are dismissed.
  • Keep your school clean.
  • Give the substitute the same respect given the teacher.
  • Follow the M.D.C.P.S. Code of Student Conduct.

    Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
    • IF ANY OF THE CONDUCT RULES ARE VIOLATED, PARENT CONTACT MUST BE MADE BY THE TEACHER. THE CONDUCT GRADE WILL BE LOWERED ACCORDINGLY AND SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT WILL BE EXPECTED. PROGRESSIVE INFRACTIONS WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PARENT CONTACT, REMOVAL FROM THE CLASS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. THREE DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS WILL REQUIRE A PARENT CONFERENCE. THE STUDENT WILL BE PLACED ON A PROBATIONARY STATUS FOR CONSIDERATION OF RETURN TO HIS/HER HOME SCHOOL, ADULT EDUCATION OR ASSIGNMENT TO AN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL.

    ANY STUDENTS THAT TAKE PART IN FIGHTS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAWN FROM THE SCHOOL.
    TEACHER PLANNING DAYS\RECESS DAYS\LEGAL HOLIDAYS\Early Dismissal Schedule

    August 19, 20, 2010 Teacher planning days; no students in school
    August 23 First Day of School; begin first semester
    September 6 Labor Day; holiday for students and employees
    September 9 *+# Teacher planning day; no students in school
    September 23 Secondary early release day
    October 28 Secondary early release day
    October 29 End first grading period; first semester
    November 1*+# Teacher planning day; no students in school
    November 2 Teacher planning day; Professional Development Day-not available to opt; no
    students in school
    November 3 Begin second grading period; first semester
    November 11 Observation of Veterans’ Day; holiday for students and employees
    November 25 Thanksgiving; Board-approved holiday for students and employees
    November 26 Recess Day
    December 9 Secondary early release day
    December 20 - 31 Winter recess for students and 10-month employees;
    December 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2010, Board-approved holidays for 12-month (250 and
    260 days) employees
    December 20, 21, 27, 28, and 29, 2010, Recess days for 12-month (250 days)
    employees
    January 17 Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday; holiday for students and employees
    January 20 End first semester and grading period
    January 21 *+# Teacher planning day; no students in school
    January 24 Begin second semester; third grading period
    February 3 Secondary early release day
    February 18 Teacher planning day; Professional Development Day-not available to opt; no
    students in school
    February 21 All Presidents Day; holiday for students and employees
    March 3 Secondary early release day
    March 14 - 18 Spring recess for students, 10-month and 12-month (250 days) employees
    April 1 End third grading period; second semester
    April 4 *+# Teacher planning day, no students in school
    April 5 Begin fourth grading period; second semester
    April 22 *+# Teacher planning day, no students in school
    May 30 Observance of Memorial Day; holiday for students and employees
    June 9 Last Day of School; end fourth grading period; second semester
    June 10 Teacher planning day; no students in school
    NOTE: Every Wednesday – Students (Grades 2-8) in elementary and K-8 Centers are released one (1) hour early

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