Students are instructed on appropriate behavior and taught the rules and their responsibility for maintaining exemplary citizenship. In response to parent requests, the student dress code was communicated early in the summer to clarify appropriate and prohibited attire. Students failing to abide by the dress code are required to change into regulation P.E. clothing. All rules and regulations are noted in the Binder Reminder which is given to each student prior to the start of school. The consistent enforcement of school and classroom rules by the entire professional staff contributes in making Arroyo Seco a place that is student friendly, warm, and about the 'business of learning' and positive peer interaction.
Mediation is a commonly used strategy to assist students with conflict resolution.
Team counselors and administrators support students, parents, and teachers to resolve problems through team meetings, parent conferences, learning activities, contracts, regular communication, and visitations. Post cards of congratulations and acknowledgement are sent by all staff to recognize good deeds and accomplishments. For serious misconduct, students may be suspended from school for up to five days. Repeated misconduct may result in the student's placement in an alternative class or transfer to another school. Extreme misconduct results in expulsion.