CONDUCT

In order for students to take advantage of available learning opportunities and to be productive members of our campus community, each student is expected to:

·        Demonstrate courtesy – even when others do not.

·        Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.

·        Attend all classes, regularly and on time.

·        Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.

·        Meet District or campus standards of grooming and dress.

·        Obey all campus and classroom rules.

·        Respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and other District staff.

·        Respect the property of others, including District property and facilities.

·        Cooperate with or assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline.

·        Avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

Applicability of School Rules

 As required by law, the District has developed and adopted a Student Code of Conduct that prohibits certain behaviors and establishes standards of acceptable behavior- both on and off campus- and consequences for violation of the standards. Students need to be familiar with the standards set out in the Student Code of Conduct, as well as campus and classroom rules.

 To achieve the best possible learning environment for all our students, the Student Code of Conduct and other campus rules of behavior will apply whenever the interest of the District is involved, on or off school grounds, in conjunction with or independent of classes and school-sponsored activities.  The District has disciplinary authority over a student:

·        During the regular school day and while a student is going to and from school on District transportation.

·        Within 300 feet of school property.

·        While a student is in attendance at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location.

 This includes school social events to which a student brings a guest.  Guests are expected to observe the same rules as students attending the event, and the person inviting the guest will share responsibility for the conduct of the guest.

 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

 Corporal punishment is permitted as a corrective action to certain rules infractions in order to preserve an effective and orderly educational environment.  Factors of student size and age, and the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the student shall be considered before the administration of any corporal punishment.

 Corporal punishment is limited to spanking or paddling the student, and is governed by the following guidelines:

           1.   The student is told of the reason corporal punishment is being given.

          2.   Corporal punishment may be administered by the principal, assistant principal, or a teacher.

          3.    The instrument to be used shall be approved by the principal.

4.     Corporal punishment shall be administered in the presence of one other District  professional employee and out of view of other students. 

A record shall be maintained of each incident of corporal punishment.