APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Students will:
Enter and exit the building at designated times unless attending an authorized activity or with written teacher permission.
Be prepared for the day’s work with completed assignments as required.
Exhibit self-discipline and show respect for teachers, staff members, parents, school volunteers, and fellow students.
Use school property and equipment with care and safety.
Demonstrate considerate and safe behavior in classrooms, hallways, lavatories, lunchrooms, and all other school facilities.
Use respectful language at an appropriate volume level at all times.
Wear clothing that is presentable and does not interfere with the educational process. Additionally, the attire should not cause damage to school property or present a safety hazard to oneself or others.
Seek teacher, counselor, or medical assistance when necessary.
Demonstrate responsible and appropriate conduct while participating in or attending school sponsored events regardless of location.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS
According to NJSA 18A:37-2, students will not:
Use profanity or obscenity.
Cause damage to school property.
Be willfully and continuously disobedient.
Be openly defiant and disrespectful.
Place the physical well being of others in danger.
Furthermore, students will not:
Fail to follow school and classroom rules.
Harass any student verbally, physically, or emotionally; or extort, or cause willful destruction of another person’s property.
Commit any criminal act.
Possess matches, lighters, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or any related paraphernalia.
Use gang related gestures, signs, or clothing.
Wear clothing that promotes alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, sexist or racial humor, or obscene messages.
Cut scheduled classes or leave the school grounds during the school day without appropriate authorization.
CELL PHONE
Students are not permitted to use cell phones during instructional time for any reason. Students who violate the cell phone policy will be subject to post-school detention and confiscation of phone.
1ST OFFENSE HELD 24 HOURS
2ND OFFENSE HELD 48 HOURS
3RD OFFENSE HELD 72 HOURS
Please note: Items can only be picked up by parents/guardians.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the responsibility to obey school policies and regulations and the school personnel who enforce them.
Students have the responsibility to respectfully interact with all members of the school community.
Students have the responsibility to respect school property as well as the property of others.
Students have the responsibility to conduct themselves in a way that respects the health, safety, and rights of others.
STUDENT RIGHTS
Students have the right to a free public education.
Students have the right to be treated equally under school policies and regulations.
Students have the right to a safe environment in which to learn.