Distance Learning Code of Conduct Circumstances may be presented that will require the Iona Preparatory School to deliver its curriculum on a digital platform instead of an in-seat, traditional model. In addition, there may be situations in which a hybrid model may be employed where a portion of the students would be participating in virtual instruction. In these instances, the presented behavioral expectations in the Code of Conduct section of the Iona Preparatory Parent/Student Handbook (Upper School, 2020-2021), in addition to the expectations outlined below, must be adhered to by all students. In formulating the following rules and regulations, the Iona Preparatory School Administration has tried to anticipate as many areas as possible that students need to demonstrate responsible behavior when learning on a digital platform. In the event of new and unusual circumstances, the Dean of Students will have the authority to use discretion in whatever circumstances the present rules do not precisely apply. In order to protect its standards of scholarship, discipline, deportment and character, Iona Preparatory School reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student at any time, for any reason deemed sufficient at the sole discretion of the school and its administrators. By the parent/guardian’s signing of the handbook letter, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge the important obligations and restrictions contained in this handbook and agree to be bound by the terms of this handbook. When a student applies for entrance to Iona Preparatory School, he thereby understands and agrees that the school reserves the right to exclude him at any time if his conduct, attitude, or academic standing is regarded by the Administration as undesirable. It is understood and agreed that Iona Preparatory, or any of its administrators or faculty, shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for such exclusion. Students and parents signed an agreement to this contract through an acknowledgment letter at the beginning of each academic year. Furthermore, parents should support the mission, goals and policies of the school. Nevertheless, a situation could occur in which the uncooperative or disruptive attitude and/or actions of parents might so diminish the effectiveness of the school that continuation of the student in the school could be impossible. In such cases, the school reserves the right to require the withdrawal of the student. Teachers, staff, coaches and administrators will keep confidential any information entrusted to them so long as no one’s life, health or safety is at risk. ● ● ●
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All standards of student conduct outlined in Iona Preparatory’s Parent/Student Handbook (Upper School 2020-21) remain in full effect during the time of distance learning. Teachers will communicate any inappropriate behavior that violates any school policy found in the Iona Preparatory Parent/Student Handbook (Upper School 2020-21) to the Dean of Students. Students should be aware that their conduct, throughout all areas and learning platforms, during Iona Preparatory’s Distance Learning/Hybrid Learning Program should reflect their home and school training. Any conduct that is detrimental to the good reputation of Iona Prep, endangers the safety of students, or demonstrates disrespect to a person or property, will result in suspension or expulsion from Iona Preparatory. Students should realize that online communication between students, no matter the internet learning platform, must be appropriate. Iona Prep maintains that any type of online harassment, abuse or
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