Mater Innovation Academy students are expected to show respect for themselves and others. Each classroom has a climate in which optimal learning can take place. Students are expected to behave in ways that are acceptable to classmates and conducive to learning. Misbehavior on the part of students can be generally corrected when parents and teachers work together.
Teachers and students must foster mutual respect. Teachers will never use corporal punishment or offensive language toward a student. The school will follow Miami-Dade County Public School’s Code of Student Conduct (http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/Secondary-COSC-English.pdf) as well as the information found in this Parent and Student Handbook. The following rules, regulations and due process procedures are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and responsibilities. According to the Code of Student Conduct, methods of positive reinforcement/rewards and/or loss of privileges are utilized. Administration will make the final decision on disciplinary actions.