Tindley Accelerated Schools
3960 Meadows Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Dear Tindley Families,
Over our winter break, the elementary principals reviewed our handbook and identified the most common minor infractions that warrant more age-appropriate consequences. Slight revisions to the elementary handbook are included in the Tindley Elementary Handbook Addendum below.
We truly appreciate all the parent feedback that we have received and urge you to continue offering input.
In Service to the College-bound Scholars of Tindley,
Edward Rangel, Principal Todd Hawks, Principal Tim Wright, School Leader
Tindley Renaissance Academy Tindley Genesis Academy Tindley Summit Academy
317.777.7290 317.777.6832 317.777.6830
Tear, Sign, and Return
Please sign below to acknowledge receipt of the handbook addendum in reference to Scholar/Family Handbook policy revisions, additions, and clarifications made on 1.17.2017
Scholar Name______Grade______
Classroom Teacher______
Parent/Guardian Name______
Signature______Date______
Tindley Elementary Handbook Addendum
January 17, 2017
Below are changes and revisions to the Scholar/Family Handbook that will go into effect immediately.
Tardy Policy
In order for a scholar to be considered on time to school, they must be in their assigned area by 8:00am. Any scholar not in their assigned area will be considered tardy to school.
Every 4th tardy within a semester, family will receive written notification of tardy infractions. Upon the 6th tardy, families will be required to attend a face-to-face meeting with school administration to discuss the tardy problem and develop a plan to ensure on time attendance to school. Upon the 8th tardy within the semester, authorities will be notified of truancy (Department of Child Services and/or State Truancy Officer).
Scholars who are tardy to school must be signed in by a parent or guardian with a written note explaining the tardy. They will then be issued a pass from the front office allowing them to proceed to class. Any tardy past 10:00 am will be considered a full-day absence from school (please refer to absence policies and procedures to view consequences for unexcused absences).
For an absence or tardy to be considered excused, a phone call must be made to the school by no later than 9:00am. An administrator will determine whether the tardiness is excused or unexcused. In most cases, students will receive an unexcused tardy.
Disciplinary Infractions/Code of Conduct
Please note the items that have been highlighted are revisions or changes to the scholar code of conduct.
The following behaviors will result in a 10 day suspension (student automatically becomes probationary):
1. No student shall be willfully absent from school or tardy to school
The following behaviors will result in a 5 day suspension
2. No student will be egregiously insubordinate toward adults (staff or volunteer)
a. Parent contact will be made and a conference will be required to create an action plan/support system for the scholar.
The following behaviors will result in a 3 day suspension:
3. No student shall engage in physical contact of an aggressive/violent nature (kicking, punching, spitting, biting, etc. that does not cause physical injury or bodily harm)
4. No student shall leave the campus and return on the same day without parental escort or administrative permission.
5. No student shall fail to report to the office when referred by an adult (maximum suspension).
6. No student shall fail to report an infraction of the Code of Conduct by another student.
7. No student shall exhibit dishonesty during discipline discussions with school administrators.
8. No student shall possess matches or lighters in the school (pending parent conference among scholar’s return)
9. No student shall engage in physical contact of a playful, non-threatening nature (Horseplay-maximum suspension-2 or more offenses).
10. No student will engage in the use of profanity (second offense)
11. No student will cause vandalism of school property. The student must make restitution. (maximum suspension)
The following behaviors will result in a 1 day suspension:
12. No student shall be tardy to class excessively (more than three times/month)
13. No student shall fail to follow the direct instructions of a staff member (this includes but is not limited to repeatedly arguing or talking back when reminded of rules, protocols, and procedures)
14. No student shall engage in speech that is inappropriate for school
15. No student shall cause a disruption to the classroom session or silent assembly (3rd offense)
a. 1st Offense: Scholar has conference with school administrator, family liaison, or counselor.
b. 2nd Offense: Parent contact is made
c. 3rd Offense: 1 day suspension and parent contact is made
16. No student shall fail to adhere to all aspects of the Dress Code (students may return the same day if they rectify their dress code issues)
17. No student shall engage in physical contact of a playful, non-threatening nature (Horseplay-minimum suspension).
18. No student will engage in the use of profanity (first offense)
19. No student shall fail to report to the office when referred by an adult (minimum suspension).
20. No student shall engage in cheating, plagiarism, or any other kind of academic dishonesty (2nd Offense)
a. 1st Offense- parent contact and conference with scholar. The assignment will automatically receive a score of “zero” and contact will be made to the parent/guardian to discuss the infraction and a plan to make-up the missed content/material (for no more than 70% of the original grade)
b. 2nd Offense- 1 day suspension and the assignment will automatically receive a score of “zero.”
21. No student will cause vandalism of school property. The student must make restitution. (minimum suspension)