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School Policies and School Policies and ExpectationsExpectations

The basic The basic do’sdo’s and and don’ts…don’ts…

Discipline PolicyDiscipline Policy

Understanding right from wrong (CIVILITY)Understanding right from wrong (CIVILITY)

Respecting truth and other’s property (HONESTY)Respecting truth and other’s property (HONESTY)

Following your conscience without influence Following your conscience without influence (INTEGRITY)(INTEGRITY)

Treating others as you want to be treated Treating others as you want to be treated (COURTESY)(COURTESY)

Thinking before you act (PRUDENCE)Thinking before you act (PRUDENCE)

Understanding others (TOLERANCE)Understanding others (TOLERANCE)

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Assertive Discipline PolicyAssertive Discipline PolicyIts purpose is not to punish, but to teach and Its purpose is not to punish, but to teach and encourage students to accept responsibility for encourage students to accept responsibility for their actions and decisions, and to regard the their actions and decisions, and to regard the

rights of others with as much reverence as their rights of others with as much reverence as their own.own.

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Assertive Discipline PolicyAssertive Discipline Policy

Referral ConsequencesReferral Consequences In-School SuspensionIn-School Suspension Out of school suspensionOut of school suspension ExpulsionExpulsion Parent contact by conference, letter, Parent contact by conference, letter,

or phoneor phone

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Alcohol PolicyAlcohol Policy

Students will not possess, distribute, Students will not possess, distribute, consume, or be under the influence consume, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages.of alcoholic beverages.

Consequence—completion of an Consequence—completion of an alcohol education program—alcohol education program—placement at Jefferson Academyplacement at Jefferson Academy

22ndnd violation—1 year expulsion violation—1 year expulsionPAGE 18-19

Dress Code PolicyDress Code PolicyInappropriate attire and accessories Inappropriate attire and accessories

include:include: Hats/headbandsHats/headbands Tank tops, jerseys, shirts, blouses, sweaters, or Tank tops, jerseys, shirts, blouses, sweaters, or

dresses which are revealing or suggestivedresses which are revealing or suggestive Clothing with large or revealing holesClothing with large or revealing holes Clothing which exposes the midriffClothing which exposes the midriff Clothing with obscene or profane language Clothing with obscene or profane language Clothing which depicts alcoholic beverages, Clothing which depicts alcoholic beverages,

unlawful substances, or is gang relatedunlawful substances, or is gang related Clothing that allows undergarments to be visibleClothing that allows undergarments to be visible Sleeveless shirts on malesSleeveless shirts on males Clothing which promotes racial discordClothing which promotes racial discord Metal spikes or chainsMetal spikes or chains Hair of an unnatural color that distractsHair of an unnatural color that distracts Clothing above the kneeClothing above the knee Piercings of any kind besides the earPiercings of any kind besides the ear

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Drug Drug PolicyPolicy

Students shall not consume, use, possess, Students shall not consume, use, possess, give, exchange, transfer, or be under the give, exchange, transfer, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, influence of any narcotic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, hallucinogenic amphetamine, barbiturate, hallucinogenic drug, marijuana, or intoxicant of any kind. drug, marijuana, or intoxicant of any kind.

This includes prescription drugs, look-a-This includes prescription drugs, look-a-like drugs, and over-the-counter drugs like drugs, and over-the-counter drugs

Consequence—one year expulsionConsequence—one year expulsion

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Electronic Communication Electronic Communication DevicesDevices

All communication devices, including All communication devices, including cell phones, must be turned OFF and cell phones, must be turned OFF and remain OFF during school hours. remain OFF during school hours.

First Violation—confiscation for 30 daysFirst Violation—confiscation for 30 days Second Violation—two days ISS and Second Violation—two days ISS and

confiscation for 30 daysconfiscation for 30 days All components will be confiscatedAll components will be confiscated Keep cell phones in your lockerKeep cell phones in your locker

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Fighting PolicyFighting Policy

First offense—5 days OSS, citation to First offense—5 days OSS, citation to court, and placement on behavior court, and placement on behavior contractcontract

Second Offense—expulsion, Second Offense—expulsion, placement at Jefferson Academy, placement at Jefferson Academy, citation to courtcitation to court

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Tobacco PolicyTobacco Policy Students shall not possess or use Students shall not possess or use

tobacco products including e-cigarettes tobacco products including e-cigarettes or vaporsor vapors

First Offense—3 days OSS and citation First Offense—3 days OSS and citation to courtto court

Second Offense—3 days OSS, citation to Second Offense—3 days OSS, citation to court, and behavior contractcourt, and behavior contract

Third Offense—Placement in Jefferson Third Offense—Placement in Jefferson Academy and citation to courtAcademy and citation to court

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Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

After 5 unexcused absences the After 5 unexcused absences the parent/guardian will be notifiedparent/guardian will be notified

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Excused AbsencesExcused Absences

Turn in documentation to the front officeTurn in documentation to the front office

--Personal illness with a doctor’s note--Personal illness with a doctor’s note

--Medical appointment--Medical appointment

--Death in the family--Death in the family

--Religious observances--Religious observances

--Legal or court appearance--Legal or court appearance

--Military deployment or return of --Military deployment or return of parent/guardianparent/guardian

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Tardy PolicyTardy Policy

Three tardies in one class results in a Three tardies in one class results in a principal referralprincipal referral

First Offense—afternoon detentionFirst Offense—afternoon detention Second Offense—2 days afternoon Second Offense—2 days afternoon

detentiondetention

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Internet PolicyInternet Policy Prohibited Behavior Includes:Prohibited Behavior Includes: Sending or displaying offensive Sending or displaying offensive

messages or picturesmessages or pictures Using obscene languageUsing obscene language Harassing, insulting, defaming, Harassing, insulting, defaming,

or attacking othersor attacking others Damaging computers, computer Damaging computers, computer

systems or computer networkssystems or computer networks

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Students should not display inappropriate displays of affection.

In SummaryIn Summary

Don’tDon’t fight, drink alcoholic beverages, fight, drink alcoholic beverages, wear inappropriate attire, be involved with wear inappropriate attire, be involved with tobacco, show inappropriate displays of tobacco, show inappropriate displays of affection, or disrespect others or yourself.affection, or disrespect others or yourself.

DoDo show up to class on time, well-dressed show up to class on time, well-dressed and groomed. Make up your work when and groomed. Make up your work when absent and drop any notes by the front absent and drop any notes by the front office. Use the internet appropriately and office. Use the internet appropriately and always do your best!always do your best!

That’s the Patriot Way!!BE RESPECTFUL

BE RECEPTIVE

BE READY

BE RESPONSIBLE