Guidelines For Students

In our effort to educate for life, we at Menaul give a great deal of attention to the conduct of our student body.  As citizens of a free and open American culture, our students are expected to govern themselves in a society that uses clear and concise laws to protect individual liberties.  Likewise, the code of conduct at the Menaul School is drafted to place us all under the same code, equally.

School regulations are created to ensure that the greatest number of students learn in a safe and productive environment.  From time to time particular aspects of this code may be altered by the school administration so that the code does not stifle academic flexibility and creativity.  However, these changes will be made systematically with the input of parents and students, when possible.

Students are issued a handbook so that they may govern their own behavior accordingly.  It is essential that all students and their parents be familiar with every aspect of this handbook in order to avoid confusion as the year proceeds.  Particular attention should be paid to the sections dealing with the merit and demerit system.  As with any code, certain consequences are in place for misconduct.  By learning the system created to deal with this misconduct, our community is better able to enjoy a liberal and open academic environment.