It is important that pupils and parents are fully aware of the Nottingham Academy's high expectations for pupil conduct.  Below is the Code of Conduct for the Academy:

Pupils are to

• Respect all other people, regardless of race, culture, gender and religion;
• Behave in a quiet, polite and orderly manner;
• Follow the instructions of the teaching and non-teaching staff;
• Knock at classroom doors before entering;
• Wear the full Academy uniform;
• Be punctual for the Academy and for lessons;
• WALK on corridors and stairways on the LEFT - follow the appropriate one-way system in place;
• Line up for lessons where possible;
• Remove outer clothing (scarves, coats, gloves) before entering classrooms;
• Leave lessons only when directed by a member of staff;
• Hand in all work on time;
• Have a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber;
• Have a bag in which to carry books and equipment;
• Look after Academy property;
• Be clean and tidy at all times;
• Work to the best of their ability during lessons;
• Bring in notes explaining absence from the Academy.

Pupils must not

• Bring mobile phones, iPods or other electrical items to the Academy;
• Use bad language or swear anywhere on the Academy sites;
• Wear make-up or jewellery, except for one small, plain metal ear stud in the bottom of each ear lobe;
• Smoke in or near the Academy sites
• Write on desks, walls or the Academy fabric;
• Show intimidating behaviour - physically, verbally or otherwise;
• Leave classrooms without permission;
• Eat or drink during lessons;
• Run along the corridors or on the stairways;
• Interfere with other pupils' work either physically or verbally;
• Steal Academy property or that of other pupils;
• Chew gum at any time;
• Access other pupils' files on the Academy's computer network.