Policies & Procedures

Expectations: Students are expected to be in the classroom on time, as scheduled, with their completed assignments and required materials (including a fully charged laptop and/or charging cable). In addition, every student is expected to attend and actively participate in class discussions and activities is a positive, thoughtful manner. They are expected to present themselves with dignity, respecting themselves, their peers, their teachers, DHS staff and the school facility (i.e. not writing on desks, books, etc.). 

Each time a student enters the classroom, the teacher as well as the other students expect the following behaviors of that individual in order to create an environment conducive to learning:

• Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials (i.e. charged laptop or laptop with charger, completed homework).

• Be in your assigned seat, ready to work before the late bell rings.

• Raise you hand, not your voice, and wait for an appropriate break before speaking or leaving the classroom. 

• Keep your hands, feet, objects, and negative comments to yourself. 

• Follow all school and classroom rules. 

Students who do not comply with the rules and/or policies will receive a consequence according to the following: 

•  First offense - Verbal warning 

•  Second offense - 5 to 10 minute teacher detention  

•  Third offense - 15 to 30 minute teacher detention, parent/guardian and guidance notified  

•  Fourth offense - Administrative referral  

•  Severe clause - Automatic administrative referral  

NOTE:

• Students’ grades will be affected by behavior.  

• Teacher detention can be served before or after school and/or during lunch or study hall within 24 hours of being assigned.  

• Failure to serve a teacher detention within 24 hours will result in an administrative referral.  

Students who comply with the school rules and classroom expectations will receive a reward such as:  

• Recommendations and awards

• Extra credit, homework passes, and special privileges

• Success cards sent home and/or phone calls to parent/guardian or guidance

• Praise, positive comments, emails home, and a pleasant work atmosphere

• Education and good grades

• Compliments, prizes, and treats

• Time in class to work on homework or to relax