2026-2027 Parent Handbook - Flipbook - Page 28
Community Standards & Expectations
Protect the emotional and physical well-being of students by keeping adult disagreements and conflicts
separate from children.
Foster a positive culture of cooperation, accountability, encouragement, and mutual respect.
Behavior that undermines these expectations, compromises the well-being of others, or interferes with the
School's educational mission will not be tolerated.
Parent Partnership & Conduct
A respectful and collaborative partnership between families and the School is fundamental to a student's
success. Parents and guardians are expected to support the School's mission, uphold its policies, and
engage constructively with administrators, teachers, coaches, staff members, and other families.
While disagreements and concerns may naturally arise, parents are expected to approach such matters
calmly, privately, and through the appropriate channels. Disagreement with a School decision does not
excuse disrespectful, confrontational, threatening, or disruptive behavior. The following conduct is strictly
prohibited:
Yelling at, verbally attacking, intimidating, threatening, harassing, or using profanity toward School
employees, students, families, officials, or visitors.
Publicly confronting, berating, or challenging employees in a manner that disrupts School operations or
undermines their ability to perform their duties.
Refusing to comply with reasonable instructions from School administrators, teachers, coaches, security
personnel, or other authorized employees.
Making knowingly false allegations, deliberately misrepresenting events, or engaging in retaliatory
conduct intended to harm another member of the School community.
Repeatedly challenging, interrupting, or interfering with an employee's ability to supervise students,
conduct instruction, coach athletic activities, or carry out assigned responsibilities.
Involving children in adult disputes, questioning or confronting other students about School-related
conflicts, or engaging in behavior that causes students unnecessary distress, embarrassment, or fear.
Confronting School personnel during instructional time, student supervision, athletic competitions, or
other activities when their attention is required elsewhere.
Using School-sponsored communication platforms, group messages, or other digital channels to harass,
intimidate, disparage, or target members of the School community.
Continuing unwanted or inappropriate contact with employees after being directed to use a designated
communication channel or administrator.
Parents are responsible for ensuring that family members, guests, and other individuals attending School
activities on their behalf also adhere to these standards.
Raising Concerns & Resolving Disagreements
Carden Conejo School values open communication and recognizes the importance of parents advocating for
their children. Families are encouraged to bring questions or concerns directly to the appropriate teacher,
coach, administrator, or Head of School. Concerns regarding student welfare, employee conduct, academic
decisions, athletics, or disciplinary matters must be communicated through established School procedures.
Parents may request a meeting to discuss concerns and should allow School personnel a reasonable
opportunity to review information and respond. Discussions involving disagreements, allegations, or
sensitive student matters must take place privately and may not interfere with instructional activities,
student supervision, athletic competitions, or the normal operations of the School.
When requested by a School administrator, a parent must discontinue an inappropriate interaction and
follow the established process for further communication. The School may designate a specific
administrator as the primary point of contact for a family when necessary to preserve professional
boundaries and productive communication. Nothing in these standards prohibits parents from raising
concerns in good faith, reporting suspected misconduct, or contacting appropriate authorities regarding
legitimate student safety or welfare concerns.
