catholic school, St. Margaret Mary School Lomita, CA Code of Conduct
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Inspiring Minds, Building Character and Living Faith

An Advantage for Life

Student Code of Conduct

To maintain a Christian academic atmosphere as a student of Saint Margaret Mary School, I will:


  • Respect my teachers, volunteers, school personnel, and fellow students.
  • Obey the rules of my school, home, and community.
  • Strive to be honest with others and myself.
  • Avoid the use of obscene language and gestures.
  • Develop good study habits and work to the best of my ability.
  • Maintain good sportsmanship.
  • Take proper care of personal, school, and classmates’ property.
  • Observe the dress code.
  • Refrain from bringing cell phones or other electronic equipment to school.
  • Refrain from fighting.
  • Refrain from cheating.
  • Refrain from smoking, using alcohol, drugs, and narcotics.
  • Refrain from leaving school without permission.
  • Treat others as Jesus would treat me.
  • Maintain orderly and quiet behavior in the hallways.
  • Not carry or use a weapon, which could cause bodily harm.


Regarding classroom behavior,  I will:


  • Be on time.
  • Upon entering the classroom, go directly and quietly to my seat and prepare for the school day.
  • Perform assignments completely and on time.
  • Comply with the teachers’ directives.
  • Use my time wisely for my own growth and that of others.
  • Obtain the owner’s permission before borrowing anything.
  • Be courteous at all times.
  • Share the responsibility for keeping my classroom clean.
  • Cooperate with my teachers in making the learning experience a creative and pleasant one.
  • Be prepared with necessary covered books and materials for class.