School policies
MEC school conduct policies
These policies keep Sunday school safe, respectful and focused on learning. We ask every family to read them with their children.
Policy one
Behavior
Purpose
This policy aims to:
- Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students in developing positive behavior and social skills.
- Set clear expectations and consequences for behavior.
- Encourage consistency across the school.
Core values
We expect all members of our school community to uphold:
- Respect for self, others, and the environment.
- Responsibility for actions and learning.
- Kindness in words and actions.
Expected behaviors
Students are expected to:
- Follow instructions from staff promptly and respectfully.
- Treat all members of the school community with kindness and respect.
- Arrive on time and be prepared for learning.
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
- Use appropriate language at all times.
- Respect school property and the environment.
- Move safely and calmly around the school.
Unacceptable behaviors
- Disrupting learning.
- Rudeness or defiance.
- Physical aggression or fighting.
- Bullying.
- Use of offensive language.
Consequences
- Reminder of expectations.
- Warning and opportunity to correct behavior.
- Escalation, involving senior staff and parents.
Policy two
Phone policy
Purpose
To ensure that mobile phone use does not disrupt learning and promotes a safe, respectful school environment.
Policy summary
- Phones must be turned off or on silent during school hours.
- No phone use during class time.
- Phones may be used before and after school.
- No filming, photography, or audio recording without permission.
- No use of phones in restrooms.
Consequences for violations
- 1st offense
- Warning, phone held until end of day
- 2nd offense
- Phone held, parent contacted
- Repeated offenses
- Further disciplinary action
Special circumstances
Students with documented health needs or emergencies may be exempt from parts of the policy, with administrative approval.
Policy three
Dress code
Modesty is key
- Treat MEC Sunday School as if you are going to a masjid.
- Appropriate dress code helps build an Islamic environment.
- Youth men and boys should wear long pants and shirts, long or short sleeved, avoiding shorts or garments that expose the body's shape or 'awrah, which in Islamic terms refers to the area from the navel to the knees.
- Youth women and girls are expected to wear loose-fitting clothing such as maxi dresses, skirts, or pants. It is important the clothing is non-revealing, non-transparent, and free from offensive imagery or text.
- Youth women are expected to cover their hair with a scarf or hijab.
Questions about a policy?
If anything here needs clarifying for your family, the school office is happy to help.