Sunshine School Uniform Policy (Planned)

Once approved, Sunshine Charter School aims to establish a uniform policy to foster a cohesive and disciplined environment. Our planned uniforms will be designed to reduce distractions, promote equality, and enhance a sense of school identity. To ensure that all families can easily comply with this policy, Sunshine Charter School will provide school uniforms free of cost to every student.
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Uniform Specifications:

Boys:

•  Shirts: Navy blue with a white line and white collar, featuring the Sunshine logo. Available in long and short sleeves.

• Pants:

• Elementary: Short navy-blue pants.

• Middle and High School: Long navy-blue pants.

• Tie: Navy blue.

• Shoes: Black.

Girls:

• Punjabi Style:

• Top: Navy blue Punjabi with white line, long sleeves.

• Shalwar: Navy blue.

• Scarf: White.

• Alternative Western Style:

• Shirt: White with navy blue linen and white collar, available in both long and short sleeves.

• Skirt: Options include a navy short skirt or a long skirt.

• Leggings: Navy (optional).

• Shoes: Black.

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Compliance and Enforcement:

•  Uniforms should be worn neatly and kept in good condition. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary actions aligned with our school’s future code of conduct.

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Sunshine School Disciplinary System (Planned)

• Sunshine Charter School plans to implement a disciplinary system that supports a safe and respectful learning atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth.

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Objective
The primary goal of our disciplinary policy is to establish a safe, respectful, and conducive learning environment that promotes educational excellence and character development.

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Core Principles

  1. Respect and Responsibility: Every student is expected to uphold values of respect, responsibility, and regard for the school community.
   2.   Fairness and Equality: Disciplinary measures are applied equally and fairly to all students, ensuring transparency and consistency in their execution.

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Behavioral Expectations

• Students are expected to behave in a manner that is respectful to both peers and staff.

• Proper conduct is expected in classrooms, during school activities, and on school property.

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Prohibited Behaviors

• Disruption of classes

• Bullying or harassment of any kind

• Vandalism or damage to school property

•  Possession or use of prohibited items such as weapons or illicit substances

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Intervention Strategies

• Preventive Measures: Programs and workshops on social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional self-regulation.

• Counseling: Access to counseling services for behavior modification.

• Peer Mediation: Encouraging students to resolve conflicts through guided peer mediation.

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Disciplinary Actions

• Verbal Warning: For minor infractions.

• Written Warning: For repeated or serious infractions.

• Detention: For more serious breaches of school rules.

• Suspension: Considered for severe violations affecting the school’s operation or safety.

• Expulsion: As a last resort and in accordance with school board policies and local education regulations.

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Due Process

• Students have the right to explain their side of the story to a neutral party.

• A formal review process for serious disciplinary actions, involving parents and students.

• Clear communication of disciplinary outcomes and the reasons behind them.

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Parental Involvement

•  Regular updates to parents regarding their child’s behavior and any disciplinary actions.

• Involvement of parents in behavioral intervention plans and strategies.

• Workshops for parents on supporting positive behavior at home.

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Review and Adaptation

• Continuous review and adaptation of disciplinary policies based on feedback from the school community and changes in educational standards.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

• Our disciplinary actions are free from any discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.