Our Students
Learning Environment
Establishing a safe and orderly learning requires all members of our school community: administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and parents to model the core values in all interactions at school.
School Expectations
- Follow directions the first time they are given
- Treat others with respect
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
- Walk quietly in the halls
- Do your best
Behavior Expectations
Indianapolis STEAM Academy has established clear expectations for behaviors within the school environment in order to support the learning community. These behaviors fall into three categories: Respect, Responsibility, and Safety. These expectations contribute to a positive learning environment where students are able to grow socially and succeed academically.
| Be Safe | Be Respectful | Be Responsible | |
| Classroom |
Sit in your assigned seat Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Handle all equipment in a safe manner Clean-up after each lesson Stay in the classroom until you are dismissed |
Listen when others are talking Raise your hand to speak Share materials Keep up with your belongings Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
Be prepared to learn Listen and follow directions the first time given Stay on task Complete class assignments Turn-in assignments when they are due Give your best effort |
| Hallways |
Walk safely Stay on the right side of the hall and stairs Use the stairs handrails Watch for opening doors Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
Go directly to class Take a hall pass when leaving the classroom |
Use quiet voices Hold the door for the person behind you |
| Cafeteria |
Sit at your assigned table Keep your food on the tray Keep your table clean Stay seated until you are dismissed |
Wait patiently in line for your food. Empty your tray when you are done eating |
Use indoor voices Keep your food on your tray Use table manners |
| Playground |
Stay in your assigned area Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
Return all equipment to the storage containers Line up quietly when it is time to return to the classroom |
Follow the rules of the game Play fairly Everyone can play Share and take turns |
| Restroom |
Flush the toilet and wash your hands One person in each stall One person at the water fountain |
Use the restroom then return to the classroom Conserve water, paper, and soap. |
Give privacy to others Keep the restrooms clean |
Dress Code
Indy Steam Academy will create a positive school culture and climate that focuses on academic achievement and a sense of community. Our dress code policy will help us foster unity, a sense of belonging, and purpose for learning that results in positive contributions to the learning community as members of the Indy STEAM Academy family.
While fashions change, the reason for being in school does not. Students are in school to learn and any fashion (dress, accessory or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted. Personal expression is permitted within these guidelines.
Students are required to wear the school uniform every day.
Our school colors are Navy Blue and Yellow
Bottoms
Navy pants with belt
Navy pleated skirt
Navy Jumper
Tops (Must have logo. Logo patches may be iron-on or sew-on)
Yellow Polo Shirt with collar, button front (long sleeve Fall/Winter) (short sleeve Spring/Summer)
Yellow Long Sleeve Oxford shirt
Yellow Peter Pan blouse, collar, button front (long/short sleeves)
Blue V-Neck Vest
Blue Crew Neck Cardigan Sweater
Blue Tie (Boys)
Blue Button Cross Tie (Girls)
Blue Blazer (optional at primary K-2 grades)
No Hoodies or Sweatshirts may be worn at any time in school.
White Lab Coat (Knee length, long sleeve w/logo)
Socks
Navy Blue
Navy knee high socks for girls or tights – no leggings!
Shoes:
Black rubber sole bottom shoes (no gym shoes – except when taking PE)
Open toe shoes or sandals are not permitted!
Outerwear:
Students can wear any type of Outerwear but outerwear is not permitted to be worn in the school during school hours.
Hair
Only natural colored hair is acceptable.
Conservative haircuts and styles
If a student has selected a manner of appearance that is disruptive to the educational process or presents a risk to themselves or others, they may be removed from the educational setting.
Care for School Uniforms:
- Students are required to maintain a clean, neat and healthy personal appearance.
- Parents are expected to support the school dress code policy by making sure their children leave home properly groomed and dressed for school.
- Student’s appearances should not be distracting to the educational process.
- Uniforms must be neat, clean, and in good condition.
- There is no “day of the week” uniform requirement.
- If an undershirt is worn, it must match the outer shirt. For example, if a child chooses to wear an undershirt under a white button down, it needs to be white in color.
- Uniforms are to have the school’s logo and patch.
If you need assistance with uniforms, please contact the Head of School.
