Program Rationale  The Dean's Office works to create an optimal learning environment by building relationships with students, staff and parents through supportive interventions.

Program Goals  In order to ensure a school environment that focuses on teaching and learning, the Dean's Office works within the school community to:

• provide assistance and support in maintaining a positive school climate;
• provide a safe and secure school/community environment;
• enforce the student conduct code as described by the Parent-Student Handbook;
• oversee all aspects of student attendance and serve as a liaison among teachers, parents, and students; and
• provide supervision on campus during the school day and at selected after-school activities.  

Student Responsibilities
All students have the responsibility to:

• obey school rules and policies;
• respect the rights of all other students so they may learn in a quiet and safe environment;
• develop tolerance for the viewpoints and opinions of others and to recognize the right of other individuals to form different points of view;
• utilize the learning process effectively and to take maximum advantage of education opportunities;
• respect teachers and staff;
• attend school daily, except when ill, and to be on time and prepared for all classes; and
• dress so as to meet recognized standards of decency, health, safety and good taste.