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G.R.A.C.E. Merit System

Gratitude · Respect · Achievement · Compassion · Empowerment

The G.R.A.C.E. Merit System promotes positive behavior, academic responsibility, strong attendance, and respectful conduct. The system aligns with the NYC Public Schools Citywide Behavioral Expectations (opens in a new tab) and helps ensure a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.

Earning School Privileges

Eligibility for Privileges

Students who fail to meet academic, behavioral, or attendance expectations may lose eligibility for school privileges, including:

  • Trips
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Athletic events
  • Celebrations
  • Other non-mandatory school activities

Attendance Expectations

Students must:

90%

Maintain at least 90% attendance.

≤10

Have no more than 10 late arrivals during the school year.

Attend school regularly and arrive on time prepared to learn.

Strong attendance is one of the most important factors in academic success and eligibility for G.R.A.C.E. rewards and activities.

Behavioral Expectations

Students are expected to follow school rules, demonstrate respect, and contribute positively to the school community.

  1. Three (3) classroom removals may result in a Principal's Suspension.

  2. Three (3) Principal's Suspensions may result in a Superintendent's Suspension.

  3. Any Superintendent's Suspension will result in immediate disqualification from all non-classroom activities, including trips, teams, and extracurricular programs.

Classroom Responsibilities

Incidents are documented in OORS and can affect a student's Conduct grade for the marking period.

Punctuality to Class

Students are expected to arrive to every class on time.

  • Students with three or more class latenesses during a marking period may not be eligible to receive an E (Excellent) in Conduct.
  • All class latenesses will be documented in OORS as a B4 Infraction.
  • Repeated lateness may result in additional disciplinary consequences, including classroom removal.

May not be eligible for

E
OORS · B4

Disrupting the Learning Environment

Students are expected to contribute positively to a productive learning environment.

  • Students with three or more documented classroom disruptions during a marking period may not be eligible to receive an E (Excellent) or S (Satisfactory) in Conduct.
  • Each disruption will be documented in OORS as a B7 Infraction.
  • Repeated disruptions may result in classroom removal and additional disciplinary action.

May not be eligible for

ES
OORS · B7

Disrespectful or Inappropriate Language Toward School Staff

Students are expected to speak respectfully to all members of the school community.

  • Students with three or more incidents of inappropriate or disrespectful language toward adults in school buildings (hallway, classrooms, library, cafeteria) may not be eligible to receive an E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), or N (Needs Improvement) in Conduct.
  • Each incident will be documented in OORS as a B8 Infraction.
  • Repeated incidents may result in classroom removal and additional disciplinary consequences.

May not be eligible for

ESN
OORS · B8

Our G.R.A.C.E. Values

  • Gratitude
  • Respect
  • Achievement
  • Compassion
  • Empowerment

Together, we can ensure that every student demonstrates the G.R.A.C.E. values of Gratitude, Respect, Achievement, Compassion, and Empowerment while achieving success in school every day.

View the G.R.A.C.E. Merit System (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

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