Crosswell Academy

Standards Of Professional Conduct & Ethics

The Disciplinary Code &

Bill of Faculty Rights
and Work Expectations

Effective May 2015

Crosswell Academy
Nise Kairos
Chancellor

Zenith X

Chief Executive
Written by Nise Kairos and Matthew Urquhart
The Faculty Staff Code of Conduct has been created in order to give staff members of
Crosswell Academy the general guidelines of what is accepted and prohibited on school
grounds. Any act of misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action by the Academy. All
faculty & staff are responsible to acknowledge these rules of conduct and other behaviour
standards and abide by these at all times. It is the policy of Crosswell Academy not to
discriminate against anyone based on race, color, gender identity or expression, religion,
national origin, age and sexual orientation in its educational programs and activities. The
purpose of such is to maintain a harassment free environment, which is also required as
stated in the Habboon Way.

Short Letter from Our Chancellor

Welcome (back) to Crosswell Academy! Thank you for your interest in becoming a staff
member here at the school and congratulations on passing your application and/or trial. Out
of experience and proficiency, we present to you, the official Staff Handbook of Crosswell
Academy. Please also read the official academy rulebook
here and the Students Guide
here
before proceeding, so that you are aware of the fundamental rules throughout your time here
at the school.

Table of Contents

Expectations of Faculty & Staff .. 3

Education & Educators .. 5
Educator or Staff Assessment and Evaluations (ESAE) (Trials) .. 6
Disciplinary Consequences ..7
Faculty & Staff Bill of Rights and Expectations ..8
Office of Human Resources...11

Expectations of Faculty & Staff

Its expected as a member of Crosswell Academys finest staff team, Faculty and staff
members are expected to work and administer with professionalism and order. To maintain
this work ethic, members are required or mandated to read this document and project its
characteristics and mannerisms within the educational environment.
Faculty are Educators and teachers that work within various subject faculties, such as
English and Science.
Staff are Support Staff and other members that help around and within the school.
Wired
All doors of classrooms in the main room can be opened by standing on the staff group gates
adjacent to them. This function works via wired furniture. If you wish to open the door for any
students, a staff member must first stand on the group gate, and wait a few seconds for the
area gate to open. Once students are inside/outside, and you steff off, the gate will shut. If
you walk straight through the gate, the door will remain open and mess up the wired.
(However, this may be easier fixed by walking straight outside again, or getting someone with
rights to assist you).
Activity
As a teacher at Crosswell Academy, you are obligated to teach a minimum of 3 classes of
week. If you are also inactive for more than 7 days on Habboon, you will be highlighted in our
database as so, and you are risking being completely dismissed from the academy. If you are
aware that you will be on leave, or not as active as possible in a certain period of time, we ask
that you take a few minutes to explain yourself in the form
here
, at least
two days
in advance,
or
five days
for resignation.
Teaching a class
Your class(es) must go for about 10 - 20 minutes long. As a full time, you are permitted to
hold a class without the supervision of an executive leader and/or coordinator of your faculty.
Please be aware that if you are going to teach a class, you have organised a schedule that you
will not have to go AFK in the middle of it.

Class rules
Keep in mind that members are expected to treat everyone else with respect, including
students, yourself, and your colleagues, and this act should be corresponding. If a student is
constantly misbehaving in your class, you are to give them THREE warnings.
For a mild act of misconduct:
1st - Verbal warning
2nd - Verbal warning to readdress their behaviour
3rd - 10 minute detention in a muted room
4th - Beta
form to be issued on suspension for 24 hours.
For a strong act of misconduct:
1st - Verbal warning
2nd - 10 minute detention in a muted room
3rd - Beta form to be issued on suspension for 24 hours.
For a severe act of misconduct:
1st - 10 minute detention in a muted room
2nd - Beta form to be issued on suspension for 48 hours.
3rd - Beta form to be issued on expulsion.
Suspensions & Expulsions
Please review the
Student Code of Conduct
and request to suspend or expel a student

through
this
form, along with the Executive Department and Administrative Department.
Homework
As we have a wide range of different in real life aged role-players Crosswell Academy, it is
believed that majority people will not be interested or have enough time to complete online
homework, whilst already struggling with real life issues. Therefore, there are to be only given
roleplay
homework to students who wish to be involved with this activity, with a catch.
Please
view this sub-heading again in the next few days/weeks from now, as it will be edited
furthermore.

Education & Educators

As an educator, its your job to uphold the moral values of teaching, educating and
empowering your class and your students. In doing these things, there would be some
persons that hinder and attempt to hinder your class.
Teach
To teach is a powerful element needed to administer a lesson within a classroom
environment. Teaching is not educating, but it means to transfer information to your class and
students through methods of questioning, activities and discussions. These methods would
allow for a swift and positive teaching lesson.

Educate
To educate to acknowledge information already presented and given, through the process of
reviewing. Education is not teaching, but it means to review and respond differently to your
class and students, after teaching. Educating, through the methods of reviewing the work or
lesson from before. This method would allow for the students to retain the information given.

Empower
To empower is one of the easiest principles. Empowering students and your class to rise
above whats expected is different. It takes a discipline and a skill of pointing out
characteristics in a students that can exceed the barrier or limit. Which means, educators are
expected to reinforce and encourage their students, while mentally pointing out students that
exceed the limit.

These teaching methods serve as a basis for administering a lesson, educating and
empowering students.
You are a teacher, you are an educator, you are an empowerer.

- Nise Kairos, Chancellor & Founder of Crosswell Academy

Educators & Staff Assessment and Evaluation

With the implement of this new trial system named Educators & Staff Assessment and
Evaluation. Trials educators and staff will be expected to follow the rules and be prepared to
accomplish their trials with the right tools.

Assessment & Evaluations

Trial classes
Since trial educators and staff do not have the `C` Staff of Crosswell badge (yet), you will
need the assistance of a full time member to open the gate for the classroom, if not open
already. To hold your trial class, you must ask an executive leader or the coordinator of your
designated faculty to supervise your class. i.e. You are an English tria. You may either have
any Executive Leader or the English Coordinator to supervise your trial class. Your class must
go for a minimum of 10 minutes, maximum of 20 minutes. Once your trial class is over, your
supervisor will give you your results, whether you have passed or not. There are three results:
Pass
Congratulations! You have been accepted as a full time at Crosswell
Academy!

Fail
Unfortunately, you have not passed your trial class, and will be asked to
leave the school premises, or become a student at the academy.

Fail
Complete a 2nd trial class (which will be your last chance as a trial). Your
class was adequate but lacked demonstration of particular areas.

Disciplinary Consequences
Warning (Verbal,
Office meeting)

2nd Warning
(Verbal, Office
meeting)

Written or Recorded
Warning (Executive
or Administrative
write-up)

Executive Exclude
(EE) (Suspension
not recorded,
usually a day.)

Suspension (2-3
days, Recorded.)

Administrative
Suspension (3-5
days, Recorded.)

Executive
Suspension (5-7
days, Recorded.)

Unpaid Leave
(Not limited,
Recorded. Final
Suspension.)

Termination

Immediate or
Permanent
Termination.

S
uspensions are paid, unless otherwise notified.

Written Warnings are considered as a strike.

At any moment can a member of the Executive Department override this system and
move straight to immediate or permanent termination.

Educators & Staff Bills of Rights & Expectations

Crosswell Academy seeks to to cultivate a sense of respect amongst students and
educators. Crosswell aims to involve students in activities and programs that will allow them
to grow and prosper in the real world and education system.

I.

THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

All Faculty Staff are guaranteed the right to express opinions, support causes, organize
and assemble to discuss issues and demonstrate peacefully and responsibly in support
of them, in accordance with policies and procedures established by Crosswell Academy
Standards.
Faculty Staff have the right to:
1. The professional educator deals considerately and justly with each student, and
seeks to resolve problems, including discipline, according to law and school policy.
2. The professional educator does not intentionally expose the student to
disparagement.
3. The professional educator does not reveal confidential information concerning
students, unless required by law.
4. The professional educator makes a constructive effort to protect the student from
conditions detrimental to learning, health, or safety.
5. The professional educator endeavors to present facts without distortion, bias, or
personal prejudice.

I.

THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS

Every Faculty Staff has the right to be treated fairly in accordance with the rights set
forth in this document.
Faculty Staff have the right to:
1. be provided with the Discipline Code and rules and regulations of Crosswell Academy;
2. know what is appropriate behavior and what behaviors may result in disciplinary
actions;
3. be counseled by members of the professional staff in matters related to their
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behavior as it affects their education and welfare in Crosswell Academy;

4. know possible dispositions and outcomes for specific offenses;
5. receive written notice of the reasons for disciplinary action taken against them in a
timely fashion;
6. due process of law in instances of disciplinary action for alleged violations of school
regulations for which they may be suspended or removed from their positions by
Executive school officials.

II.

FACULTY STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible behaviour by each Faculty staff is the only way in which the rights set
forth in this document can be preserved. Violation of some of these responsibilities
may lead, in accordance with the Discipline Code, to disciplinary measures. Full
acceptance of responsibility with the exercise of rights will provide students with
greater opportunity to serve themselves and society.
Faculty Staff have the following responsibilities:
1. applies for, accepts, or assigns a position or a responsibility on the basis of
professional qualifications, and adheres to the terms of a contract or appointment.
2. maintains sound mental health, physical stamina, and social prudence necessary to
perform the duties of any professional assignment.
3. continues professional growth, and development of Crosswell Academy.
4. complies with written local school policies and applicable laws and regulations that
are not in conflict with this code of ethics.
5. not intentionally misrepresent official policies of the school or educational
organizations, and clearly distinguishes those views from his or her own personal
opinions.
6. honestly accounts for all funds committed to their charge.
7. does not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan
advantage.
8. follow school regulations regarding entering and leaving the school building;
9. help maintain a school environment free of weapons, illicit drugs, controlled
substances and alcohol;
10. behave in a manner that contributes to a safe learning environment and which
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does not violate students right to learn;

11. dont share information with students regarding matters which may endanger the
health and welfare of members of the school community;
12. respect the dignity and equality of others and refrain from conduct which denies
or impinges on the rights of others;
13. show respect for school property and respect the property of others, both private
and public;
14. be courteous and respectful toward others regardless of actual or perceived age,
race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin,
citizenship/immigration status, weight, sexual orientation, physical and/or emotional
condition, disability, marital status and political beliefs, and refrain from making slurs
based on these criteria;
15. behave in a polite, truthful and cooperative manner toward students and other
school staff;
16. promote good human relations and build bridges of understanding among the
members of the school community;
17. use non-confrontational methods to resolve conflicts;
18. refrain from obscene and defamatory communication in speech, writing and other
modes of expression, including electronic expression, in their interactions with the
school community;
19. express themselves in speech, writing and other modes of expression, including
electronic expression in a manner which promotes cooperation and does not interfere
with the educational process;
20. assemble in a peaceful manner and respect the decision of staff who do not wish
to participate;
21. bring to school only those personal possessions which are safe and do not
interfere with the learning environment;
22. be familiar with the school Discipline Code and abide by school rules and
regulations;
24. keep school executives informed of school-related matters, including progress in
school, social and educational events, and ensure that executives receive
communications that are provided by teachers on the progress of work performance
of students and classroom.

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Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources is a pivotal department and sector within Crosswell
Academy. Human Resources deals with the maintenance of faculty staff and the
empowerment of retaining and bringing in new implements and suggestions that will
encourage progression with school.
Resignations & Leaves
Leaves and Resignations are mandated to notify the Office of Human Resources on upcoming
resignations or temporary leaves. Due to the high process and high population of students
that attend Crosswell Academy. During vacation leaves, faculty staff are required to notify the
Office of Human Resources,
two days
before expected departure date, through e-mailing,
in-game contacting and filling out the application . During resignations, Faculty Staff are also
required to notify the Office of Human Resources,
five days
before expected departure date,
through e-mailing, and or in-game contact.

Email & Notifications from the Office of Human Resources

Apart of the process of automated and html emails, the Office of Human Resources begins
to send e-mail concerning upcoming meetings, letters from executives and open or vacant job
openings. Remember to review your e-mail daily.

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