Code of Excellence

We believe that a safe and orderly school is of primary importance.  When children behave in a respectful, responsible and safe manner, they learn more and develop into responsible adults whose character counts.

The Mater Academy Code of Excellence is a school-wide plan that clearly outlines student expectations. Proper behavior is recognized and consequences are given for breaking the code. As Miami-Dade County Public School students, Mater Academy students are required to abide by the Code of Student Conduct published and distributed by the Miami- Dade County Public School Board.

Each parent must take an active role in supporting this plan.  We want our children to learn to be responsible citizens.  It is in the children best interest that parents and staff work together to ensure a happy, safe and productive learning experience.

The Mater Academy Code of Excellence expects students to be honest, kind, respectful, patient, proud, and courteous. Mater Academy encourages children to believe that mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them.

If a student does not follow our Code of Excellence, the consequences are as follows:

Classroom Consequences:

1st Consequence VERBAL WARNING
2nd Consequence TIME OUT/LOSS OF PRIVILEGES
3rd Consequence PARENT CONTACTED/REFERRAL NOTE SENT HOME
4th Consequence REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Consequences:

1.  Administrative Detention
2.  School Center for Special Instruction (SCSI) - Indoor Suspension
3.  Saturday Detention / Alternate to Outdoor Suspension
4.  Outdoor Suspension

Severe Clause - According to the Code of Student Conduct any Group III- group VI Violation (i.e.  Fighting, Drugs, Profanity) will result in immediate suspension from school. The administration reserves the right to apply severe disciplinary actions including recommendation for placement into an alternative education setting