Jurisdictional & Behavioral Expectations Statement
Middle School Handbook
July 01, 2007
This handbook is an extension
of board policy and is a reflection of the goals and objectives of
the school board. The board, administration and employees expect
students to conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age
level and maturity and with respect and consideration for the
rights of others. Students are expected to treat teachers,
employees, students and visitors with respect and courtesy.
Students may not use abusive language, profanity or obscene
gestures or language.
This handbook and school district policies, rules and regulations
are in effect while students are on school grounds, school district
property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school
district; while on school-owned and/or school-operated buses or
vehicles or chartered buses; while attending or engaged in school
activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct
directly affects the good order, efficient management and welfare
of the school district or involves students or staff. School
district policies, rules and regulations are in effect 12 months a
year. A violation of a school district policy, rule, regulation or
student handbook may result in disciplinary action and may affect a
student's eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities
whether the violation occurred while school was in session or while
school was not in session.
Students are expected to comply with and abide by the school
district's policies, rules, regulations and student handbook.
Students who fail to abide by the school district's policies,
rules, regulations and student handbook may be disciplined for
conduct which disrupts or interferes with the education program;
conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the
school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the
rights of other students to obtain their education or to
participate in school activities; or conduct which interrupts the
maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere. Disciplinary measures
include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom,
detention, suspension, probation and expulsion. Discipline can also
include prohibition from participating in extracurricular
activities, including athletics. The discipline imposed is based
upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and the
student's record.
The school reserves and retains the right to modify, eliminate or
establish school district policies, rules, regulations and student
handbook provisions as circumstances warrant, including those
contained in the handbook. Students are expected to know the
contents of the handbook and comply with it. Students or parents
with questions or concerns may contact the staff in the school
office for information about the current enforcement of the
policies, rules, regulations or student handbook of the school
district.
