Student Behavior
A student attends school so that he may develop his individual capacities to their fullest and become, for this own benefit and that of others, the best person that it is possible for him to become. To do this, the student should:

1. Make a sincere effort to do his best work.
2. Develop a standard of personal conduct that is reflected in socially approved behavior.
3. Accept responsibility for his own actions.
4. Respect the rights of others.
5. Comply with the authority of teachers and administrators.
6. Obey school rules and regulations.
7. Be regular and punctual in meeting all school obligations.
8. Dress appropriately and maintain habits of personal cleanliness.
9. Help maintain school property free from damage and defacement.
10. No verbal abuse will be allowed.


Students are required to follow these standards. A student's behavior is the responsibility of the student and parent. In the event of continued infractions, detention, suspension or expulsion from school may be imposed.

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 500.16 - STUDENT DRESS CODE
Students are expected to dress in a neat and clean manner. Clothing that violates one or more of the following shall not be worn during school or school-sponsored activities.

1. Clothing that is suggestive or indecent.
2. Clothing that creates a health or safety hazard.
3. Clothing that substantially disrupts the educational process.


Such clothing includes but is not limited to thongs, halter tops, see-through blouses, tube tops, bare midriff shirts, inappropriate tank tops or shorts, clothing that contains any pictures, words, or symbols which glorify, promote, encourage, or advertise tobacco products, illegal drugs or alcohol, and clothing or articles which depict gang or satanic symbols. Parents or legal guardians should make every effort to review their child's attire so that it is appropriate and falls under this policy.

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 500.30 - WEAPON FREE SCHOOL
Any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school and/or have possessed a weapon on school property which could endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the school community, shall be expelled from school for a period of not less than one (1) year. For purposes of this policy, the term "weapon" means possession, use, control or transfer of any object which may be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Act, use of weapon brass knuckles, billy clubs, or "look-alikes" thereof. Such items as baseball bats, pipes, bottles, locks, sticks, pencils, and pens may be considered weapons if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.

The Board of Education may, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, reduce the period of expulsion on a case-by-case basis where the reduction is warranted by the best interests of the student and the school community.

Administration shall be required to refer the violation of the Board of Education policy to the local law enforcement agency.

PLAYGROUND RULES
Students are to remain on the play field or blacktop during school hours. When the field is muddy, that area is off limits. TACKLE FOOTBALL IS NOT PERMITTED. Other dangerous activities, such as skate-boarding, piggyback riding, rock throwing, and snowball throwing are not permitted. Misuse or destruction of playground equipment will not be permitted.