Uniform Dress Code

Carnegie's uniform dress code specifies that each child will wear the school uniform. Girls will wear dark blue skirts, jumpers, or slacks with a yellow blouse and blue criss-cross tie. Boys will wear dark blue slacks with a yellow shirt and a dark blue tie. Blue sweaters, yellow or blue socks (or tights) and dark dress shoes (NO GYM SHOES) complete the uniform. Students generally conduct themselves in a manner similar to the way they dress and groom. Any type of dress or grooming which is disruptive will not be permitted. Shorts are not allowed for either boys or girls. Earrings in boys' ears are not allowed. Long gold or silver chains with different paraphernalia worn outside of the shirt or blouse will be confiscated and returned to the parents. Hats, caps or hair rollers are not to be worn in school.

Principal's Scholars

The Principal's Scholars is an incentive program that rewards academic and social excellence.  To achieve this exceptional status, students must meet strict criteria.  Their report cards must reflect all A's and B's, perfect attendance, and no checks.  Additionally, students; records must have no discipline reports or suspensions.  All Principal's  Scholars are rewarded handsomely with a field trip which included breakfast, lunch and many fun activities.  They also receive prize, certificates, and ribbons.  Further recognition includes posting their names on the achievement board in the main hallway of the school.

Discipline Policy

Acts of misconduct described in the Chicago Public schools Uniform Discipline Code include inappropriate and/or illegal student behaviors which disrupt or seriously disrupt the orderly educational process occurring in the classroom, the school building, and/or on the school grounds. When a student participates in an act of misconduct the following steps will be followed:

1) Parents contacted by phone and/or Discipline Report sent to parent. The Discipline Report Form must be signed and returned to the school.

2) If the behavior persists, a conference will be held with the parent, teacher, pupil and principal or designee, to explain school rules and to discuss proper behavior. Adherence to school rules will be stressed and agreed upon by both parent and child.

3) If the pupil continues to cause serious disruption, a suspension for an appropriate amount of time will be given. The Uniform Discipline Code will be followed and enforced.

Carnegie School Pledge

We the students of Carnegie School;
Promise to obey Carnegie's best rule;
To respect our teachers' and classmates' rights
To listen carefully when someone recites;
To work very hard, to pass each test;
To make Carnegie School the very best;
To salute our colors, gold and blue;
To practice good conduct and help others too.