Student Code of Conduct

 

 

2008-2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO PENCADER BUSINESS AND FINANCE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 1

What is the Code of Student Conduct?...................................................................................... 1

When is the Code in Force?........................................................................................................ 1

What if I have a Question about the Code?................................................................................ 1

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.......................................................................................... 2

 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.............................................................................................. 3

ACADEMICS............................................................................................................................. 3

Grading Policy......................................................................................................................... 3

Homework Policy.................................................................................................................... 3

ATTENDANCE.......................................................................................................................... 3

ATTENDANCE RECORDS...................................................................................................... 5

BOOK BAG/PURSE POLICY.................................................................................................. 5

BUS POLICY............................................................................................................................. 6

Bus Rules................................................................................................................................. 6

DRESS CODE............................................................................................................................ 7

DRIVING/PARKING................................................................................................................ 9

EARLY DISMISSALS............................................................................................................ 10

LOCKERS................................................................................................................................ 10

LUNCH / CAFETERIA RULES............................................................................................. 11

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES................................................................................. 11

POSTERS/SIGNS..................................................................................................................... 11

PUBLICATIONS..................................................................................................................... 12

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION.......................................................................... 12

ROLLERBLADES, SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS................................................... 12

TELEPHONES AND MESSAGES......................................................................................... 12

VISTORS TO SCHOOL.......................................................................................................... 13

 

VIOLATIONS OF CONDUCT RULES.................................................................................. 13

DISCIPLINE POLICY............................................................................................................ 13

Parent Notification................................................................................................................ 14

Student Grievance................................................................................................................. 14

Student Grievance Procedure................................................................................................ 14

        Detention……………………………………………………………………………………15           

Suspension – In School......................................................................................................... 15

Suspension – Out of School.................................................................................................. 15

Expulsion............................................................................................................................... 16

Expulsion and Suspension of Students with Disabilities...................................................... 18

Corporal Punishment............................................................................................................. 18

DEFINITIONS OF VIOLATIONS......................................................................................... 19

Academic Cheating............................................................................................................... 19

Abusive Language/Gestures (student to student)................................................................. 19

Abusive Language/Gestures (directed to staff or administrators)........................................ 19

Arson..................................................................................................................................... 19

Assault................................................................................................................................... 20

Breaking and Entering........................................................................................................... 20

Bullying................................................................................................................................. 20

Bus Violations....................................................................................................................... 20

Computer/Technology Misuse............................................................................................... 20

Conspiracy............................................................................................................................. 20

Class Cutting......................................................................................................................... 20

Criminal Mischief.................................................................................................................. 21

Discriminatory Harassment................................................................................................... 21

Disruptive Behavior............................................................................................................... 21

Dress Code Violations........................................................................................................... 21

Drug or Alcohol Sale or Distribution.................................................................................... 21

Drug or Alcohol Use or Possession....................................................................................... 21

Failure to Attend Detention.................................................................................................. 21

Fighting................................................................................................................................. 21

Fire Alarm Tampering............................................................................................................ 21

Forgery.................................................................................................................................. 21

Gambling............................................................................................................................... 22

Instigation.............................................................................................................................. 22

Insubordination..................................................................................................................... 22

Leaving School Without Authorization................................................................................ 22

Offensive Touching............................................................................................................... 22

Offensive Touching to Staff................................................................................................. 22

Prohibited Areas.................................................................................................................... 22

Rape or Attempted Rape....................................................................................................... 22

Reckless Driving.................................................................................................................... 22

Robbery/ Extortion................................................................................................................ 22

Sexual Behavior..................................................................................................................... 22

Sexual Harassment................................................................................................................ 23

Smoking................................................................................................................................. 23

Steroid/Stimulant Possession, Use or Distribution................................................................