LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE NEW YORK

Rules and Regulations

Secondary School (Sixth through Twelfth Grades)

2016 – 2017 School Year “Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized.” (Article 28, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N. 1948) “Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible.” (Extract of Article 29, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N., 1948)

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This page is to be signe d by t he student and his/her parents and sent back electronically by Thursday, September 1rst at attendance@lfny.org (naming the file by the student grade, name and first name)

Preamble The current school regulations define the governing rules and the code of conduct in effect at the Lycée Français de New York for the 2016­2017 academic year.

These school regulations are to be respected throughout the campus and its surrounding vicinity.

Student’s First name and Name: _______________________________ Class : __________

Compliance with School Regulations

The registration of a student at the Lycée Français de New York implies the acceptance by the parents or legal guardians of all the clauses of the school regulations found on the LFNY Portal (School resources / School Rules & Handbooks / Rules & Regulations ­ Secondary), as well as a commitment to comply with them and to have their child respect these terms. The Lycée Français reserves the right to refuse a student into class who is in breach of the regulations summarized in this document. Enrollment carries a level of trust, and a student may be called upon at any moment by an adult to help resolve an incident. Read and accepted by __________________________________ __________________________________ Student’s signature Parents’/Guardians’ signature

Yearly permission to leave the School premises and go on Field Trips

For students from 4e to Terminale only:

We, the undersigned, parents/legal guardians, hereby authorize our son/daughter to leave the Lycée Français de New York during those times of day when she/he may have no classes and according to the terms specified in this handbook (at lunch time, or in the event of a teacher’s absence). We thereby absolve the Lycée of all responsibility for our son/daughter during these periods of absence. For all Secondary students :

We, the undersigned, parents/legal guardians, hereby authorize our son/daughter to go on trips with the Lycée Français de New York as well as outings during the school day. We have also noted that all coaches and buses used for field trips are not equiped with seatbelts (in accordance with New York state law).

__________________________________ __________________________________ Parents’/Guardians’ signature Date

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1. SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

1.1. General Rule Badge Use of Elevator Start of the School Day Lunch Time Dismissal of Students Dress Code Cell Phones Chewing Gum Dangerous / Inappropriate Objects 1.2. Student Conduct in designated areas In Class In Study Hall (Heures Vie Scolaire on EDT) In CDI (Library) Student Breathing Spaces Within the School Perimeter School Field Trips 1.3. General consequences following school rules violations

2. ACADEMIC CONDUCT AT THE LFNY 2.1. Respecting Deadlines 2.2. Academic Integrity

2.2.1. Cheating 2.2.2. Plagiarism 2.2.3. Sanctions in the case of cheating or plagiarism

2.3. Tests 2.4. Mock Exams 2.5. Grading 2.6. Academic Sanctions

3. ABSENCES, LATENESS and HEALTH 3.1. Communication of Class Schedules (EDT), Absences and Lateness 3.2. Nurse’s Office and Medications

4. RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND FOR THE PREMISES 4.1. Allergies and Respect for the Lycée’s and others’ property 4.2. LFNY Protocol on Bullying and Cyberbullying

4.2.1. Definition 4.2.2. Procedure in case of bullying

5. DRESS CODE 5.1. Description 5.2. Dress code violation

6. LYCEE TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS 6.1. Use of Student­owned devices 6.2. Use of School­owned devices 6.3. Communication

7. COMMUNITY SERVICE Goals Requirement Deadlines Non­Completion of Requirements

8. EXCEPTIONAL SANCTIONS* AND REPORTING “In­House” Suspension Suspension Expulsion Reporting Violations

9. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT 9.1. Trimester Awards determined by the Conseil de Classe 9.2. End of the year awards

9.2.1. Special prizes 9.2.2. Prizes for General Academic Excellence AND Prizes for Most Improved: 9.2.3. Prize for Citizenship 9.2.4. The Board prizes in 1ère and Terminale

10. ADDENDA 10.1. Student­Employee Dynamics

10.1.1. Boundaries 10.1.2. Report Concerning Behavior

10.2. LFNY Policy Statement on Substance Abuse Educational, Counseling, and Non­Disciplinary Resources Disciplinary Sanctions Parent Responsibilities

10.3. Student Honor Code

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1. SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

1.1. General Rule Badge Mandatory badge in/out of the 75th street lobby exclusively. Displayed visibly at all times.

A temporary badge will be loaned to students in case of forgotten or confiscated badges which will not allow students to leave the premises during the school day. In case of forgotten badge : a detention or TIG at the end of the school day no matter what. If regular or temporary badge is lost, the cost to replace is $20.00.

Use of Elevator

Permitted for any student ONLY between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m and after 4:30 p.m, and for students with medical clearance whose name is posted on the Infirmery’s sign inside the elevator. Unauthorized students will get a lunch detention.

Start of the School Day

Students must reach their classrooms by 8:10am (first bell for check in) or by the bell that marks the beginning of their first class of the day. In case of lateness of more than 15 minutes, the teacher may not accept the student in class. If so, the student will be sent to the Student Life office with work to do.

Lunch Time Is equivalent to a class period (or two). Exceptions might happen. During the lunch break, students are restricted to the cafeteria, lobby, drive­tru, CDI and the allotted spaces for each grades unless otherwise authorized by a faculty or staff member. 6e and 5e Students Must have lunch in the Lycée cafeteria as they are on a mandatory Flik plan. 4e Students Are allowed to leave the premises five days per cycle*, provided they have submitted a written authorization from their parents (cf. p.2 above). Two days per cycle they must have lunch in the Lycée cafeteria (mandatory Flik plan). 3e to Terminale Students May have lunch outside the Lycée everyday* (under the same circumstances listed above).

* Conditional upon student adherence to school rules

Dismissal of Students

Students (except in Terminale*) are not allowed to leave the building between classes 6e and 5e Students must remain in the school until the end of the last class. 4e and 3e Students* may leave the premises during their lunch time (cf. their schedule). 2nde and 1ere Students* may leave the premises during a free period, after the snack.

*authorized by their parents

Dress Code It is mandatory that the dress code be followed by students at all time. In case of violation, students will be kept in a cycle­long lunch detention (4e ­ Terminales) or two hours of detention for 6e ­ 5e after the last class. Cf. Chapter 5.

Cell Phones 6e and 5e students: are forbidden to use devices in the entire school. 4e to 2nde Students: are allowed to use devices in the Lobby only. In all other spaces within the school, they must be turned off. 1ere and Terminale: are allowed to use devices in the Lobby, Student Lounge and 6th floor terrace only. In all other spaces within the school, they must be turned off. 1st violation: the student’s phone will be brought to the Student Life office. 2nd violation: the student’s parents must come get the phone from the Student Life office.

Chewing Gum

Not allowed within the whole school. If students are found chewing gum, they will be asked to remove gum from school class furniture or to do work in the general interest of a cleaner environment after school.

Dangerous / Inappropriate Objects

Forbidden within the whole school. Any violation: meeting with parents. Sanction to be decided by the Head of School.

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1.2. Student Conduct in designated areas

In Class Students are expected to be prepared (homework and materials), engaged (positive cooperation) and focused. As the last resort, the teacher may decide to remove or to detain a student and the following procedures may apply :

Removal from class The student must go immediately to the Student Life office on the fifth floor, accompanied by a student and with silent work to do. Students are not allowed to stay by themselves during an exclusion.The teacher will email the parents and cc the advisor and the Student Life Department. After three such removals, the student and his or her advisor must schedule a conference with the parents (possibly including the teachers who have removed the student and the Grade Coordinator) to implement more serious sanctions, such as a suspension. It will also be brought to the attention of the Director of Secondary School.

Detention A student may be assigned to the study hall for quiet work or reflection. Sports (including league games), along with all other after school commitments are not valid excuses for missing detention, nor may parents excuse a child from detention except for medical emergencies. If a detention is not respected, it will be doubled.

Students must also account for their presence within the premises, and the primary building in particular.

In Study Hall (Heures Vie Scolaire on EDT)

Mandatory for 6e­3e in assigned rooms or in the CDI with adult permission. 3e students meeting behavioral and academic expectations may be allowed to study in their allotted space without adult supervision following the first trimester.

In CDI (Library)

Most works can be borrowed for 2 weeks with a maximum of 5 books at a time. Any book lost or damaged must be replaced as soon as possible ($10 for magazines and a $20 for all other books and materials). No books will be lent until full reimbursement. Computers are available upon proper usage. Cf. Chapter 6.

Student Breathing Spaces

New Student Spaces Allocation *. Each grade has a designated space to work, relax in and to take care of.

1. Open spaces (for quiet work) subject to circulation, welcoming special events and accessible first and foremost to students from:

4e: 2nd floor (former reception area, South Building) breathing space * 3e: 2nd floor (York Wing above Media Lab) * 2nde: Mezzanine* (L1 South Building).

2. Spaces for relaxation or play time 6e & 5e: Drive thru, Lobby. If available, gym during lunch time*. 4e ­ 2nde: Patio* (2nd Floor South Building) during the snack period only

(except for rain or snow) only under adult supervision. 1ère & Terminale (exclusively): 6th floor Student Lounges for study work as well as a lunch area, and terrace (also accessible for adults).

* Not a place to eat (except under adult supervision) or run. In case of inappropriate behavior, access to all these areas might be restricted.

Within the School Perimeter

No blocking neighboring buildings’ entrances, no sitting on their stoop steps, nor standing in front of private residences. For safety reasons skateboards and scooters:

are not permitted for use either inside the Lycée or within the school perimeter (from 73rd Street to 78th Street included and from Second Avenue to the East River).

are not allowed on any floors or in students’ lockers.

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For health and safety reasons (in conforming to the laws of the city of New York), smoking inside the Lycée is forbidden, as well as on the outskirts of the Lycée in the perimeter defined above and on field trips. Current New York City law also prohibits smoking in all public parks (i.e John Jay Park) and pedestrian plazas.

In case of violation, the student’s badge will be confiscated immediately by any adult member of the LFNY community and brought to the Grade Coordinator. 1st violation: a cycle­long lunch detention. 2nd violation: a three cycle­long lunch detention. In addition, the students may be mandated to attend one or more sessions of anti­smoking education, and formally report back on what they have learned. Cf. the LFNY policy on substance abuse below in the addenda.

School Field Trips

All medical forms in the nurse’s office must be updated before departure if needed. Students under medical treatment must bring all medications in original packaging. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the child staying at school, as well as student misconduct.

1.3. General consequences following school rules violations

Verbal Warning Given by a teacher or staff member to a student engaged in poor behavior.

Written Warning A formal notice of concern, either academic or behavioral, sent by a teacher or administrator to the student’s parents, the advisor, Student Life and Specialized Support.

Revoking privileges

Privileges such as going out for lunch, riding the elevator at certain times, staying in the CDI during non­class hours, representing the Lycee as a delegate, a graduation orator, or on sports teams, using the Student Lounge or other students breathing spaces, using the computer network, etc,... may be revoked.

Contract If serious problems arise, a contract will be written, spelling out the school’s concerns and mandating academic improvement and/or behavioral change. It must be signed by the student, the parents, the advisor and the administration. If a contract is not respected, the Lycée reserves the right not to re­enroll the student.

2. ACADEMIC CONDUCT AT THE LFNY

Each student is required to have all the materials requested by the teacher for every class.

2.1. Respecting Deadlines Students must submit assignments on time, at the designated hour, and into the teacher’s own hands. After the assigned class period :

­ late work must be turned into the 5th floor Vie Scolaire office ­ 2 points are taken off the assignment for each day of lateness ­ at the end of three days, a zero will be given and the assignment may be required. Parents,

advisor, grade coordinator will be informed immediately by the teacher concerned. ­ in the case when an assignment is due on a Friday, if the assignment is turned in on Monday, 4

points will be deducted; if it is turned in on Tuesday, it will receive a zero

2.2. Academic Integrity “The Lycée has taken on the mission of valuing the development of independent and creative personalities in possession of a well anchored work ethic” Honor Code quote. Cf. Addenda.

Cheating and plagiarism are prohibited.

2.2.1. Cheating Cheating is defined as:

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­ using a cheat sheet, text book, smartphone, or any other unauthorized object to complete work ­ copying work from a classmate ­ completing work with someone else – adult or another student ­ when a strictly individual

assignment is given.

2.2.2. Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as:

­ using another person’s work while calling it your own ­ appropriating extracts of text, images, data from external sources, and integrating them into

your own work without using quotation marks and/or without mentioning the source.

In order to avoid any suspicion of plagiarism students should systematically: ­ Use quotation marks around all direct text citations ­ Caption and cite all found images ­ Cite all sources ­ Include a bibliography whenever outside sources have been used

2.2.3. Sanctions in the case of cheating or plagiarism

First Offense Second Offense and thereafter

6e to 4e

Email sent by teacher to parents (cc Advisor & Grade Coordinator)

Grade drops a minimum of 5 points according to severity of cheating

Email sent by teacher to parents, Advisor, Head of School, Director of Secondary School, Director of Student Life & Grade Coordinator

Zero on work and work to redo, ungraded No reward on trimester’s report card

3e to 1ere

Email sent by teacher to parents, Advisor, Head of School, Director of Secondary School, Director of Student Life & Grade Coordinator

Zero on work and work to redo, ungraded

No reward on trimester’s report card

Email sent by teacher to parents, Advisor, Head of School, Director of Secondary School, Director of Student Life & Grade Coordinator

First offence sanctions will apply Student put on probation by the Head of School. Offence systematically communicated to

universities

Terminale

Email sent by teacher to parents, Advisor, Head of School, Director of Secondary School, Director of Student Life & Grade Coordinator

Zero on work and work to redo, ungraded

No reward on trimester’s report card and no end­of­year awards

Offense systematically communicated to universities

Email sent by teacher to parents, Advisor, Head of School, Director of Secondary School, Director of Student Life & Grade Coordinator

Sanction determined by the Head of School (anywhere from temporary suspension to expulsion from the LFNY)

**Important : Starting from 3e, all offenses will be accumulated. All suspensions from the Lycée are reported on applications (or communicated later in the year, if infraction follows application) for college admissions.

2.3. Tests For all announced exams and tests, in case of :

­ Planned absence : the student must contact the teacher concerned to arrange a make­up date. If not, he or she risks receiving a zero.

­ Unplanned absence : the student must contact the teacher concerned immediately upon his or her return to school and must take the test before or during the next class, anytime but during Dialog hours. If not, the teacher reserves the right to give a zero.

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2.4. Mock Exams 3e, 1ère & Terminale mock exam grades will count in the calculation of the trimester average. A mock exam may only be missed with a written medical note; otherwise, a grade of zero will be given. Exceptions will be made only in the case of valid circumstances.

Students who arrive late to a mock exam will be admitted at the discretion of the proctor without being given extra time.

Mock exams are not considered “dress down” days. 1st violation: a cycle­long lunch detention when mock exams are over. 2nd violation during mock exams: a three cycle­long lunch detention.

2.5. Grading Grading of students is based on the French system with a scale from 0 to 20. Any transcripts sent to American schools or universities include statements of grades adapted to the American system of letter grades.

2.6. Academic Sanctions

Rewrites to be completed at home or at the Lycée for credit.

Supplementary Assignment

to be completed at home or at the Lycée.

Warning from the Conseil de Classe

Given at the end of a trimester for insufficient work, insufficient scores, and/or conduct and noted in the trimester report card, the warning consist of a lowered potential mention, no mention or an academic or behavioral warning. It should result in an immediate meeting between the parents, the advisor and the President of the Conseil.

No academic rewards

In serious cases (ex: exclusion from the school or very disappointing results or behavior) the Conseil de Classe will not attribute prizes for the relevant trimester.

** Corporal punishment, physical or psychological abuse, as well as non­educative punishments (ex: the writing out of lines) are forbidden.

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3. ABSENCES, LATENESS and HEALTH

The parents/guardians pledge to update their own and their children’s personal info on the LFNY Portal and inform the Health Office. This information will be found in the part of the website only accessible with a password (handed out by the IT department to each family upon arrival to the school).

3.1. Communication of Class Schedules (EDT), Absences and Lateness Schedule of Classes (EDT)

Communicated to students and their families in September, the first day of school. May be modified by the administration to meet with teaching requirements or respond to special or unforeseen situations. Any modifications will be given in a timely fashion.

Absences in Class

Attendance to every class on the schedule is mandatory, unconditional and non­negotiable, including PE classes and all optional courses for which the student has registered. Check­In, Advisory weekly Period, Dialog hours, Heures de Rencontre, are part of the regular schedule and no other activities must be organized during these hours.

A student may only be excused from class for exceptional reasons: Illness: If the student is ill before arriving at the Lycée, the parents/guardians should

keep the student at home or visit a doctor. If the student falls ill when he/she is already at the Lycée, the school nurse administers first aid, notifies the parents, and according to the gravity of the illness, decides whether to send the student home or to a hospital. The Lycée administration is notified when a student is sent home by the nurse or picked up by an ambulance at school.

Exemption from Physical Education: Determined and suspended only with a medical note provided to the school nurse. Possible exemption by the nurse only for one day in case of sudden illness or injury. Injured/ill students must attend class in the case of an exemption of less than 15 days. In case of an outside PE class, the teacher must email the attendance and inform that injured students will remain in the CDI. Repeated unexcused absences could impact the student’s grades, as Physical Education is evaluated continually throughout the year.

Family reasons: medical visit, university visit, religious holiday, family events. Parents must remain within reasonable limits when asking for class exemption.

The student is entirely responsible for keeping up to date in all the missed classes.

Parents may excuse a student from classes or school activities (except exams or mock exams) up to 5 days during a trimester. After this, ALL absence due to illness must be justified with a note from a physician. Numerous unexcused absences will result in a meeting between the school (Advisor, Grade Coordinator) and the family. Days of absence taken before and after vacation periods are not authorized and will be noted in Pronote as unexcused. Anticipated homework assignments will not be provided. Students who are struggling academically will be asked to reconsider their participation in extracurricular activities.

Notifying Absences

Student absences: For any planned or unplanned absence, parents must email the Student Life Office at attendance@lfny.org in advance or at least before 8:00 am the same day. The Attendance Coordinator will contact families to notify them of any unreported absence and ask for justification. In case of an appointment during the school day, a student must stop by the attendance to notify his/her return and get a late pass.

Parent absences: Whenever parents are absent (for a business trip or any other reason) they must notify by email the Student Life Department, as well as the School Nurse, and provide the contact information of those in charge.

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Lateness Punctuality to every class on the schedule is mandatory, unconditional and non­negotiable. Parents’ full cooperation in this matter is required.

After one unexcused lateness, students will have their badges confiscated, will receive a temporary badge for the day and a lunch detention the same day (4e to Terminale).

After numerous unexcused lateness in a trimester, parents will be notified and students will receive: 6 lateness: one cycle­long lunch detention (4e­Terminale). A one hour detention (6e/5e) 9 lateness: two cycle­long lunch detention (4e­Terminale). Two hours detention (6e/5e)

Contact with families

For academic concerns: parents should email the teacher directly or their child’s advisor. For any student concerns happening out of the classroom: parents should email the Student Life Office at viescolaire@lfny.org or call 212 396 9895 (for emergencies). For emotional or learning issues: parents should email the school psychologist hstafford@lfny.org For health issues: parents should contact the nurse (amarkson@lfny.org /212 439 3849)

3.2. Nurse’s Office and Medications Students who are sick should not be sent to school. A student who feels unwell may go to the nurse only after having asked permission from his/her teacher or during lunch. S/he must be accompanied by a classmate or an adult.

Nurse’s Office The nurse’s office is a place for first aid. ­ In case a student falls ill or is injured at school, s/he must see the Nurse to get permission to go home. If so, parents will be notified and asked to come pick them up or authorize (in writing) their child to go home by themselves. ­ In the event of an emergency, 911 will be called and after attempting to notify the parents, the student, accompanied by an adult, will be transported to the pediatric emergency room at New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center (except if a contrary order is given by the EMTs) where the parents must meet their child as quickly as possible. ­ In the event of a contagious disease diagnosed by a physician, and in accordance with local regulations, the LFNY reserves the right not to admit the student to class and to ask the family to take him/her into their care. A physician’s note stating that the child is no longer contagious is required to return to school. ­ Students with lice will be sent home. Parents must start treatment immediately. Students will only be readmitted with the consent of the nurse or a medical certificate.

If a student is not able to move on his/her own to the nurse’s office, any adult present must notify the Nurse (or Security) so that she will rush to the student’s location. Infirmary visits are recorded and reported to the families and caretaker if there is a concerning amount and a plan will be devised if needed. All medical forms are available on the LFNY portal and must be duly completed and returned to the school nurse no later than the last Thursday in August, otherwise the student will not be admitted starting on the first day of school.

Medications Students are only authorized to be in possession of emergency medication (for allergy and asthma only) if the nurse received a signed medication carry and use form from their physician. No other type of medication is allowed to be carried by students. Prescription and OTC medication will be administered by the nurses in school or at school sponsored events only if the parents provide the following form: “Consent to Administer PRESCRIBED and OTC medications.” For each new prescribed medication, a new form must be filled out.

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4. RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND FOR THE PREMISES

4.1. Allergies and Respect for the Lycée’s and others’ property

Allergies Nuts and nut products Any food products brought into the school whether for group celebrations or individual snacks or meals must not contain nuts or nut products of any kind as they can be harmful and even cause death in those students with allergies. Having food in any space other than the cafeteria is subject to the approval of any adult present. Other allergens Parents and students are asked to be sensitive to any additional allergies.

Respect for the Lycée’s Property

Students must take the greatest care of the rooms, furniture, computer network and material at their disposal, and vigilantly maintain the cleanliness of the common spaces.

At the end of each class, students will be asked by their teacher to put the room back in order (board erased, smartboard shut down, no papers,...)

The Lycée reserves the right to search students’ lockers, spaces, equipment and storage areas, as well as students’ bags, including book bags, purses, and gym bags, in order to ensure the safety of students and employees. Student or parent permission prior to a search is not required.

Respect for the Property of Others

Bringing to school large sums of money, expensive jewelry or carry valuable objects, musical instruments, or any other equipment of monetary value is not recommended. Parents are asked to mark the name of their child on clothing and personal objects. Personal items must be secured in the student’s personal locker or in the changing room safes, with a lock provided by students. If a student is found with objects that do not belong to him/her, he/she must, in addition to the punishment imposed, return the objects in good condition or reimburse them.

Gambling It is strictly forbidden to gamble inside the Lycée. Sanctions will be decided accordingly.

4.2. LFNY Protocol on Bullying and Cyberbullying This protocol is paired with a preventive action starting in Primary and continuing through Secondary.

4.2.1. Definition Bullying is an American term, which designates several concepts familiar to French schools, including: incivility, violence, lack of respect, exclusion, intimidation, harassment, etc. Intimidation or harassment based on sex is illegal under Title IX of the federal law.

Bullying is a deliberate and repeated act or word by an individual or group that is intended to hurt, to humiliate or to make another person suffer either physically or psychologically. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying committed by an individual or a group of individuals by means of electronic forms of communication.

Each situation of non­respect is not necessarily bullying/cyberbullying, but can culminate to it.

Bullying and Cyberbullying are not tolerated.

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Examples of bullying include the systematic repetition of the following: Verbal:

Teasing Mockery, insults, vulgar language Discriminatory remarks with ethnic, racial, sexist, or sexual overtones False rumors, insulting or intimidating emails or notes, demands for money, etc…

Physical / Material: Hitting, pushing, kicking, hair pulling, locking in, etc… Damaging the property of another, writing graffiti and all other forms of teasing Inappropriate sexual behavior

Emotional: Menacing looks or gestures, verbal threats Exclusion from a group, intimidation Forcing someone to do something against his or her will through pressure, manipulation, bribe

Examples of Cyberbullying include the systematic repetition of the following:

intimidation, insults, mockeries or online threats propagation of rumors hacking of accounts and the digital identity creation of a subject of discussion, a group or a page on a social network against a peer publication of a photo or a video of the victim without his/her consent.

There is often an imbalance of power between the bully/aggressor and the bullied/aggressed. The consequences of these acts can have devastating effects on the victim that can culminate in failure in school, behavioral problems, serious psychological disorders, or in extreme cases, suicide.

Any student who feels that he or she has been discriminated against or harassed in any way is encouraged to bring his or her complaint directly to the Student Life Department.

Passive witnesses of these acts of bullying are called “bystanders” or “passive witnesses”. They need to understand that their reactions have repercussions on the actions taken by the bully/aggressor either by encouraging them, ignoring them or stopping them.

Students who intervene to help a victim of bullying by informing an adult, are not denouncing someone, they are helping someone in distress.

4.2.2. Procedure in case of bullying

Disrespect of others, depending on the gravity of the circumstances, will result in a disciplinary meeting with the student(s) involved and his/her Advisor and Grade Coordinator.

The punishment reminds the student that the transgression of the rule is unacceptable (additional work, detention, suspension, or ultimately a permanent expulsion from the Lycée, after a meeting with the Head of School).

Please refer to the Bullying Protocol which will be presented to students at the beginning of the school year and will remain available on the LFNY portal.

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5. `

5.1. Description The main purpose is to develop a sense of belonging and to lessen any visible differences amongst students. The Dress Code listed below: • is mandatory at all times during all activities organized by the Lycée, except otherwise instructed • needs to be reinforced by parents/guardians on a daily basis • will be checked by advisors / teachers during check­in/ first period and by any faculty or staff member at any time of the day. Any faculty and staff member will enforce the dress code compliance of any student at any time.

If any student or member of the staff has tattoos or piercings (that are not on the ear), they should be hidden when in the school or representing the school. Small discreet tattoos like those on the ankles, hands, or wrists don’t require concealment. MANDATORY for BOYS: • A white, button down shirt, tucked in, with a collar and a solid navy blue tie, OR • A white polo shirt with no logo, no tie, OR • A white turtleneck shirt, no tie • T­Shirts and undershirts worn under the white shirt must also be white. • Solid gray pants, including gray jeans, in a classic cut • Solid gray bermudas (length on the picture below has to be respected) • Any brown, grey, navy blue or any solid dark color shoes/boots. White soles allowed (no visible brand, stripes, white toes).

MANDATORY for GIRLS: • A white shirt with a full collar (the shirt must be worn buttoned up), OR • A white polo shirt with no logo , OR • A white turtleneck shirt • T­Shirts and undershirts worn under the white shirt must also be white. • All shirts must be solid white and completely opaque • Solid gray pants, including denim pants, in a classic cut • Solid gray dresses with a white, collared shirt (length on the picture below has to be respected) • Solid gray skirts (length on the picture below has to be respected) • Solid gray bermudas (length on the picture below has to be respected) • Any brown, grey, navy blue or any solid dark color shoes/boots. White soles allowed (no visible brand, stripes, white toes). Solid­colored black, gray, navy blue, or flesh­ colored stockings are permitted. Skirts have to reach at least mid­thigh length (no mini skirts allowed).

OPTIONAL

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• A solid navy blue or gray jacket with no logo, • A solid navy blue or gray sweater • A solid navy blue, gray or white

NOT ALLOWED Any article not specifically mentioned above is not allowed, including pants with holes, rips, or tatters, as well as pants worn below the waist, cargo shorts, shorts for girls, fishnets, hats.

DRESS DOWN DAYS • allowed on every last day before Columbus Day, Thanksgiving break, Winter break, Martin Luther King Day, February break, Spring break, Memorial Day and on the last day of class mi­ June for 6e­4e • will be maintained as long as students respect the dress code and dress respectfully on dress down days • extra dress down days at the end of the year might be allowed to the Senior class

GYM CLOTHING • Lycée T­shirts, blue shorts, sweatshirts • white socks and sneakers Gym clothing can be worn while arriving at school for a PE class or leaving the School after a PE class (1st period in the morning or last period of the day ONLY). League uniforms may not be worn during PE classes. LFNY team sweatshirts may be worn during the school day as long as shirt collars and ties are visible.

5.2. Dress code violation Students who do not respect the Dress Code will be kept in a cycle­long lunch detention (4e ­ Terminales) or two hours of detention for 6e ­ 5e after the last class, the same day.

6. LYCEE TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS

Students are responsible for the appropriate use of technology resources of the school. Access to the LFNY technology resources is a privilege, not a right. In case of abuse, it can be removed. The school assumes no liability for the loss or damage of any personal items.

6.1. Use of Student­owned devices

Students connecting their devices to the School wireless network must connect to LFNYBYOD only. Activities which deliberately interrupt the normal functioning of the Lycee's network are forbidden.

Cell Phones, handheld and wearable technology

6e and 5e students: are forbidden to use devices in the entire school.

4e to 2nde Students: are allowed to use devices in the Lobby only. In all other spaces within the school, they must be turned off.

1ère and Terminale: are allowed to use devices in the Lobby, Student Lounge and 6th floor terrace only. In all other spaces within the school, they must be turned off.

During exams, tests all technological devices (including but not limited to devices such as smartwatches) must be switched off in the students’ bags at the back of the classroom.

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Calculators Are allowed during exams and classes at the teacher's discretion.

Laptops and Tablets

­ During class, students are authorized to use their personal laptops or tablets with permission of the teacher or the learning specialist.

­ Students with the exception of the 6e and 5e are permitted to use their laptops and tablets in breathing spaces such as L1, the 2nd floor of the South building and York Wing, seating areas on the 3rd and 4th floor of York Wing

In all other spaces within the school (hallways, cafeteria, Lobby, lockers…) they must be turned off.

6.2. Use of School­owned devices

In class Students may only use iPads and computer carts with permission from the teacher. They are responsible for logging off, returning them to the cart and ensuring they are plugged in once finished using them.

Out of class The use of computers in the CDI is authorized (for secondary students) as well as iPads (for 6e and 5e), if respectful of the LFNY use policy. School­owned devices are monitored. Downloading applications is forbidden. In all other spaces within the school (hallways, cafeteria, Lobby, lockers, breathing spaces…) they must be turned off and kept in students’ backpacks or lockers.

6.3. Communication

Use of school­owned accounts

Each student is assigned a unique username and password combination for use with the school computers and network and is responsible for all activity done with that account. Students are forbidden from purposefully accessing information belonging to other users without their permission. All communications made with school­owned accounts are monitored.

Digital Interactions

Students are not allowed to send emails to the entire student body without the permission of Student Life and should only email the appropriate, concerned group of recipients. When emailing a large group, students are required to use the “Bcc” function. Students may only communicate with staff using school­provided resources.They may not communicate with staff via other networks or social media sites (Facebook/Twitter, etc…)

Communication by Student Run Clubs

Student­run clubs and organizations may create social media pages, blogs and websites for their group activities. However, groups using the Lycée Français de New York name must get approval from the Director of Communications of the Lycée. The sites will be monitored and their standards for conduct and content must conform to the responsible use policy.

Taking and Posting Images/Videos on school premises or during school sponsored events

Students must respect others’ wishes to not have their photo/video taken or posted to social media sites. A student will remove any photos/videos of another person upon their request. School Projects must get the proper authorization before shooting or posting pictures. School­owned iPad cameras must be used only for school projects. Students may not take pictures of any kind in areas where others would expect privacy, such as the bathrooms, changing, or locker rooms.

Any abuse or violation of these rules, even outside of the Lycée, will be sanctionned accordingly. Furthermore, any illegal activity may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

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7. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Participation in the advisory activity is mandatory for every student.

Goals “The LFNY’s mission is to prepare its students to be responsible citizens equipped for the world of tomorrow.” Thus, community service should be an integral part of every student’s experience.

Requirement 6e & 5e: 8 hours/year of individual and advisory group service 4e: 10 hours/year of individual and advisory group service 3e to 2nde: 10 hours/year of individual and advisory service 1ère: 8 hours/year of individual and advisory service Terminale: 8 hours/year including participation on a Committee and advisory service. At least half of all community service must be completed outside of school. Group activities can in no way be replaced by individual community service hours. On occasion, two or more advisories can work together on the same group service.

Deadlines Before Memorial Day weekend for 6e to 3e and 1ère. May 8th for 2nde and Terminale. The designation “Hours Completed” (or not) will be included in the third and final trimester report card and reported on the student’s transcript. Community service completed over the summer will be credited towards personal hours required for the following school year.

Non­ Completion of

Requirements

Students who haven’t completed their community service may be barred from participating in certain end of year activities, including the Senior Prom, parties and class outings, and may lose their 3rd trimester awards.

8. EXCEPTIONAL SANCTIONS* AND REPORTING

“In­House” Suspension

The student is removed from all classes and Lycée after­school activities but remains in school for a period of days, with a portfolio of assigned work to complete. He/she will take lunch in an assigned room, under adult supervision.

Suspension The student is removed from all classes and Lycée after­school activities and must be outside the vicinity of the school for a period of days, with a portfolio of assigned work to complete.

Expulsion The student is permanently removed from the school.

Reporting Violations

Any disciplinary action that results in probation, suspension, or expulsion during the high school years (3e ­ Terminale), including but not limited to drugs and alcohol, physical or psychological harm, and matters of integrity such as lying, cheating, plagiarism, or theft will be reported to colleges. During the Terminale year, such a report will be filed within two weeks of the infraction regardless of when it occured (including during application, during review, or after acceptance). The College Counselor will check to confirm that this communication has occurred.

* These sanctions will be issued by the Head of School.

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9. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT The Lycée wishes to promote positive reinforcement such as Trimester Awards and End of the year Awards.

9.1. Trimester Awards determined by the Conseil de Classe

The following rewards are attributed to students in order to honor their efforts, their progress, and their behavioral and academic success each trimester :

“Encouragements” These Encouragements take into account notable progress and do not depend solely on grades. They otherwise reflect a positive attitude.

“Compliments” These Compliments underscore good results and a satisfactory attitude.

“Félicitations” These félicitations (or congratulations) take into account the excellent results and attitude of students and are only awarded on a unanimous basis by the Conseil de Classe.

9.2. End of the year awards

9.2.1. Special prizes

One prize (or exceptionally more) for Excellence from 6e to 1ère (unless otherwise indicated) for every subject below excluding electives:

In French, English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, History and Geography, each Foreign Language, Physical Education (one for a boy, one for a girl), Economics (2nde and 1ère grade only), Entrepreneurship (Internship 2nde grade only), Philosophy, Music (from 6e grade to 3e grade), Arts (from 6e grade to 3e grade).

9.2.2. Prizes for General Academic Excellence AND Prizes for Most Improved: One prize of each will be given per class from 6e to Tale

9.2.3. Prize for Citizenship One prize will be given for each level (6e to Terminale) upon Student Council and Delegates’ proposal. On occasion, the Grade Coordinator and Director of Student Life may decide to award an additional Citizenship Prize.

9.2.4. The Board prizes in 1ère and Terminale An effort will be made to avoid gratuitous duplication of the attribution of awards. It is also possible in some years that the full number of prizes may not be awarded. In special cases, the Head of School may decide to award an additional prize for exceptional accomplishments and contributions.

10. ADDENDA

10.1. Student­Employee Dynamics

10.1.1. Boundaries Students are expected to interact with Lycée employees, as well as other students, in a respectful, compassionate, and appropriate manner. This includes recognizing and adhering to the boundaries inherent to appropriate interpersonal relationships, including student­employee relationships. The Lycée recognizes that close working and mentoring relationships develop between students and Lycée employees; however, it is important to respect the distinctions and adhere to the limitations that apply to school­based relationships.

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10.1.2. Report Concerning Behavior There may be occasions when an interaction with a Lycée student or employee may seem out of place or uncomfortable. A student who experiences or witnesses something out of the ordinary, or even if a student thinks they have experienced or witnessed a questionable interaction with a Lycée employee, student or a member of the Lycée community, he or she should feel comfortable seeking guidance or advice from their advisor or Grade Coordinator. Reaching out for assistance can help a student understand a situation or develop a strategy for dealing with something out of the ordinary. Speaking with someone at the Lycée may also prevent a problem or stop inappropriate behavior. Please understand that students who have questions or want to talk about something they have seen or experienced will not be subject to any sanction or discipline for coming forward to ask for guidance. In fact, as members of the Lycée community we all have a responsibility to look out not only for ourselves but each other as well – expressing concern to an adult is the right thing to do if we think something inappropriate is or might be occurring or has occurred in the past.

10.2. LFNY Policy Statement on Substance Abuse The Lycée Français de New York endeavors to create a positive learning environment and therefore wants to promote an educational community that does not tolerate the illegal use of alcohol and drugs. Student involvement with these illegal substances, as well as causing serious concerns for our students’ health and safety, creates an atmosphere that fosters dishonesty, deceit and disrespect for the laws of the United States and the state of New York. Alcohol and other drugs on our campus are incompatible with the educational mission of the Lycée. The Lycée will apply disciplinary action and sanctions when confronted with student conduct which violates the Lycée’s policies. All consumption, possession or exchange of drugs, alcohol or other illegal substances (including the improper use and abuse of prescription and over­the­counter drugs) in the Lycée or on the outskirts of the Lycée is strictly forbidden. This includes school trips and events off­campus sponsored by the school or closely affiliated with the school. Any violation of this policy will expose a student to disciplinary sanctions, regardless of whether or not other treatment resources are in place.

Educational, Counseling, and Non­Disciplinary Resources We recognize substance abuse to be a serious problem which often places students and families in a very difficult position. The following steps are intended to promote health and well­being, and to aid students and families. Elements of a counseling or treatment program may be put in place alongside disciplinary sanctions, but they are not themselves sanctions, nor will they appear on a student’s transcript. 1) The school will provide continuing educational opportunities for students, parents and faculty to

learn more about substance abuse. These include health hours, speakers, and professional development opportunities.

2) Any student or parent may, at any time, speak with the Dean, the School Psychologist, or the School Nurse about a student problem with drugs or alcohol.

3) Any student or family may, at any time, ask for the school’s guidance in identifying a substance abuse professional to address problems with drugs or alcohol.

4) Should the school receive information that a student has been in possession of, used or distributed alcohol or drugs, (including the use of prescription medications not specifically prescribed for the student, abuse of prescribed drugs, or improper use of over­the­counter drugs), whether at school, in the neighborhood, or on a school­sponsored trip or activity, the Lycée will begin a fact­finding process which will include allowing the student and his or her parents a hearing before the administration. The school may require evaluation by a treatment

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professional. The school will offer families a choice of possible treatment professionals and services. Evaluation will be performed at a treatment center or by a licensed individual specializing in counseling students with drug problems. The Lycée prefers to work with professionals and institutions known to the school, but any licensed specialist in addiction or substance abuse acceptable to the family will be considered. The school will, furthermore, require that a release of information form be signed by the parents, enabling the treatment center to report findings and, if applicable, treatment progress to the Lycée psychologist and counseling team. Such counseling will be mandatory, but the counseling or treatment program is not a disciplinary sanction and will not appear as such in the student’s permanent record.

5) During the course of any counseling or treatment plan, substance abuse professionals will guide the school by making assessments and treatment recommendations. The Lycée Français de New York does not diagnose or treat problems of substance abuse. The school will be guided by the diagnosis, assessment and medical recommendations of treatment professionals.

6) Should the school determine that there is a reasonable basis to conclude that a student has an ongoing problem with drugs or alcohol, the school reserves the right to require an involuntary leave of absence for the student(s) concerned while treatment is underway or other resolution is pursued, in order to protect the school community.

Disciplinary Sanctions The school believes that a student’s drug and alcohol abuse are serious violations of our rules and the law and necessitate equally serious sanctions. These disciplinary sanctions are separate from, and in addition to, any counseling or treatment program which may be put in place.

1) As an aid to enforcement of our rules, the Lycée reserves the right to inspect the contents of student lockers, pockets, or school bags at any time. If a student will not empty his or her pockets when asked by a Lycée official so that the school may inspect the contents, the school may assume the student is concealing something which would be a violation of school policy.

2) The Lycée reserves the right not to permit on school property or at school events any student under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance. In such a case, the family will be notified immediately, and the school­designated physician may be called in with parents’ consent to assess the situation and to propose a course of action, including screening tests.

3) For a first violation of the policy regarding substance abuse (as stated in boldface above), a student will be suspended from the Lycée. The duration of the suspension will be dependant on the severity of the offense. Parents will be notified, and other adults concerned will be informed at the discretion of the support team.

4) Repeat violations of the school’s alcohol and drug abuse policy can result in severe discipline, up to and including expulsion.

5) Should a family refuse to permit an assessment, refuse to engage counseling for a student when such is recommended by a professional, or fail to follow through once a counseling or treatment program has been initiated, the Lycée Français de New York retains the right to expel or refuse re­enrollment to the student, for the safety of the larger school community.

Parent Responsibilities By enrolling a child in the Lycée Français de New York, parents agree:

to respect, support, and abide by the rules of the school and applicable laws, to review the rules of the school in general, and the policy regarding substance abuse in

particular, with their children, to abide by any recommendations of the school as regards counseling and treatment, including

the signing of Release of Information forms allowing a treatment center to release reports and confer with appropriate school officials,

In addition, given our urban environment and the developmental issues attendant on adolescents and pre­adolescents, the Lycée strongly encourages adults to responsibly chaperone any parties or other events in their own homes or locations arranged by the adult members of our community outside of school hours.

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10.3. Student Honor Code Reminder of our school mission (as currently published)

“Every parent wants his or her child to receive the utmost from their educational experience and to graduate with both the knowledge and life tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world. The Lycée Français de New York has long recognized this desire and continues to maintain a curriculum that is rooted in providing a comprehensive academic and social foundation. Specifically, the Lycée combines the best of two pedagogical worlds: Anglo­Saxon and French. Through an excellent, rigorous and encyclopedic education, the school strives to achieve three objectives:

1. Educate students to be active and responsible citizens 2. Support every student’s emotional, personal and psychological growth 3. Provide all students with academic excellence

By pursuing these objectives within a broad curriculum that includes a rich program of artistic and cultural activities, the Lycée endeavors to foster the development of independent, creative minds and instill a strong work ethic. Additionally, the Lycée promotes self­respect and respect of others by advancing an unwavering code of conduct grounded in a community spirit and acceptance of diversity. Students and parents who choose the Lycée Français de New York should bring a commitment to an enriched bilingual education and to the preservation of these broader objectives that comprise the school’s distinctive program.” Honor Code Every student at the Lycée Français de New York shares a commitment to the school's three­part mission: academic excellence; emotional, personal and psychological growth; and active and responsible citizenship. As a Lycée student I pledge:

1. To share and support the school's commitment to academic excellence: I promise that all tests, homework, and classroom work submitted by me will be entirely my own. I will neither give nor receive help without acknowledging it. I refuse to solicit others to do my assigned work or to employ shortcuts, cheating, or any measure whatsoever that compromises my strict personal engagement with the assignment.

2. To share and support the school's commitment to emotional, personal and psychological growth: I promise to study hard, to take advantage of dialogue hours and other support structures as needed, and to work with the school in planning my extra­curricular activities and future scholarship.

3. To share and support the school's commitment to active and responsible citizenship, I promise to respect the person and property of every member of the Lycée community, to be unfailingly honest, to seek out opportunities for service to the school and to the public, and to accept and celebrate the differences that makes each of us unique.

As a sign of my partnership with the Lycée and the values we share, I affix my signature to the following pledge: I, _____________________________, a student at the Lycée Français de New York, in solidarity with the mission and values of the school, guarantee my honesty and integrity at all levels: academic honesty and integrity in my studies and all my coursework, personal honesty and integrity in my dealings with my fellow students and adults, and public honesty and integrity in my relations with the larger community.

Date: ____________ Signature:_______________________

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