Self Discipline

Harlem Village Academies teaches students "self-discipline" - training that perfects the mental faculties and moral character. Students learn to fulfill the following expectations:

Homework

• I hand in homework on time and complete.
• I try my hardest and strive for excellence on each and every assignment.
• I call the teacher if I have any questions.
• I answer all reading and writing questions in complete sentences.
• I show all my work on math problems.
• My completed homework is placed in class order in the "done" side of my folder.
• If absent, I obtain missed homework from my teacher, and hand it in the next day.

Preparation

• During afternoon advisory, I check to be sure I have all I need to complete my homework.
• I organize my school work each evening at home. I make sure to have blank college-ruled paper, graph paper, and 6 sharpened pencils in my pencil case.
• My planner and any notes home are signed and placed in my folder each night.
• I arrive to school on time every day, in complete uniform. My shirt is always tucked in.
• I enter each class prepared with binder, books, homework folder and 3 sharpened pencils.
• During class, my desk and my personal space are neat and organized.
• My binders and homework folder are neat, organized and ready to be checked at all times.

 Academic Effort

• I really concentrate and listen carefully to the teacher and fellow classmates.
• I spend every moment on task. I do not play with belongings.
• I focus at all times, even when guests enter the room.
• I participate actively in class, and follow along carefully.
• I carry my pleasure reading book with me at all times, and I read as often as possible - both in school and at home, during weekdays and weekends.
• In every class, I push my mind and discipline myself to work as hard as possible.

Behavior

• I treat others with kindness and courtesy. I look for ways to be extra nice to others.
• I use only respectful words (such as "please," "may I," and "thank you"), respectful tone and gestures.
• I show "student posture" in class, sitting up straight, facing forward, feet on floor, hands on desk. I do not slouch or fidget. I do not get out of my seat without permission.
• I raise my hand to speak, I do not call out. If not called on, I do not complain or show attitude.
• I follow teacher directions right away and all the way.
• I do not disrupt learning by mumbling, shuffling, tapping, humming, laughing, complaining, or whining.
• I do not laugh or show disrespect when another student is reprimanded.
• If I earn a demerit, I show proper behavior immediately.
• I follow all of our Community Rules and I exemplify our Core Values.
• I am the leader of my own life. I do not allow myself to become distracted or involved if a fellow student is misbehaving.

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