Rules for Student Behavior

Student Discipline

Each incident of inappropriate behavior is unique in terms of situational variables. Similarly, disciplinary action will reflect consideration of a number of factors specific to the student involved in the misbehavior.

Progressive discipline processes shall be designed to create the expectation that the degree of discipline will be in proportion to the severity of the behavior leading to the discipline, that the previous discipline history of the student being disciplined and other relevant factors will be taken into account, and that all due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed.

Rules for Student Behavior

The rules for student behavior are predicated upon respect. Students should respect other people and themselves. If this philosophy is followed, students will not find themselves having difficulty with school rules or regulations. Please look below at the following expectations of all of our students:

ACCEPTING CONSEQUENCES

Attendance at school events including the Prom, Senior Picnic, BOTC, and Graduation ceremony is a privilege, which can be revoked for disciplinary reasons such as fighting, weapons/drugs, violence in school, multiple suspensions, vulgarity/foul language to staff. Students suspended from school may not participate in any school activity or event during the course of the suspension. Seniors must be in good standing to attend the Prom, BOTC & Senior Picnic, including passing all graduation requirements, not being in violation of attendance and tardiness policies and have no disciplinary violations for the school year. 

Students who are eighteen years old are legal adults. However, they are also Bloomfield High School students and are subject to all rules and regulations of the school.

Students who feel that they have not been treated fairly may appeal to the next higher authority in the school system.

ACT AS A YOUNG ADULT

Students are expected to conduct themselves as young adults at all times.

Gambling and other illegal acts are strictly prohibited.

BE COURTEOUS AND HONEST

Appropriate behavior is required both during the school day and while attending extracurricular activities. Although popular culture has made foul language part of the vernacular, it is not acceptable at school. Since students at Bloomfield High School strive to uphold a higher standard than the popular culture, courtesy and honesty are expected.

DEAL WITH CONFLICT PEACEFULLY

Physical violence is never permitted in our school. Students are taught to resolve differences in non-violent ways. However, students who fight are suspended from school for ten days, are liable for civil and criminal legal proceedings, and possible BOE hearing to determine alternative placement. Parents of students who were fighting must meet with the principal or his designee prior to the student being permitted to return to school.

Any student who has or uses a weapon in school, on school grounds, or at a school activity will face expulsion proceedings and is liable for other criminal and civil penalties.

REMAIN FREE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO

We are committed as an educational community to help students remain free from dangerous substances. Confidential referral can be made to Ms. McDermott at 973-680-8600 x4769. However, students found possessing, using, or distributing alcohol and/or other dangerous drugs or substances will be suspended immediately. Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other dangerous drugs or substances will be required to submit to a drug test immediately. If test is positive, student will be suspended as per BOE policy.

Perhaps there is no greater single avoidable health risk than smoking. Students are taught the dangers of smoking and other forms of tobacco use. Because Bloomfield High School has a legal and moral obligation to discourage tobacco use among its students, our school is a smoke-free building. No one is permitted to smoke in the building or on school grounds. Failure to comply will result in both school discipline and possible criminal charges.

REMAIN ON CAMPUS

Students must remain on school grounds during the school day. Students are not permitted to leave the property during lunch. Moreover, students are not permitted to leave until their post school assignments are met. Students who ignore their assignments by not attending post school or recall face suspension from school.

RESPECT PEOPLE AND PROPERTY

Teachers and other staff members are deserving of respect. Students who ignore staff members or fail to give their correct names to staff members face suspension from school.

Students are required to follow the directions of faculty, staff, and administrators. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

Students also are required to pay for any property including, but not limited to, textbooks which they lose or damage. All fines for damage to school property must be paid in full before student can secure report card, transcript, attend prom or graduation. Willful damage to property is subject to school discipline in addition to civil and criminal penalties.