Rights and Responsibilities

ISU Rights and Responsibilities

As a community ISU, like all groups, has expectations for each of its members. These expectations help all members be successful, protect their rights, foster mutual trust and respect and create a positive and safe environment where ISU students can maximize their learning. These expectations are built on the foundation of our Mission.

Student Rights

All students are entitled to the rights described below. In order to protect the rights of all students, all community members must also ensure that they are being responsible and meeting community expectations.

Nondiscrimination

Students have the right to be free from discrimination based upon race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.

Expression and Opinion

ISU students have the right to…

  • freedom of thought, conscience and religion;

  • protection from arbitrary interference with privacy, family, home and communication;

  • freedom to hold opinions without fear of interference and express opinions for consideration;

  • freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas; and

  • freedom to assemble and associate peacefully.

Safe Environment

ISU students have the right to…

  • safe and clean school facilities;

  • personal safety and the safety of property; and

  • freedom from physical, emotional, psychological and verbal harassment or bullying.

Education

ISU students have the right to…

  • mutual trust and respect;

  • a meaningful education, which supports the Mission and Core Values of ISU;

  • a relevant and dynamic curriculum;

  • confidentiality and discretion in all personal matters; and

  • freedom to inspect and review their own academic records and seek correction if a record is believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of their privacy or other rights.

Student Responsibilities

Responsibilities acknowledge that we all have the same rights. When we are responsible, we respect the rights of others and we contribute positively to the continuous improvement of our learning community.

Be Safe

ISU students are expected to…

  • walk and not run in the building;

  • assist in keeping all areas of the school, including lockers, sanitary and clean;

  • refrain from roughhousing;

  • practice healthy habits and refrain from substance (drug/alcohol) use;

  • follow directions and remain calm during emergencies and emergency drills; and

  • remain on campus during school hours and during the hours of organized school activities.

Be Respectful

ISU students are expected to…

  • understand the school’s Mission and seek to support it through words and actions;

  • know and abide by the expectations, procedures, and rules in classrooms, of programs, and those contained in this handbook;

  • conduct themselves with integrity and dignity;

  • use appropriate and positive language and behavior;

  • participate fully and positively in school activities;

  • arrive on time to school, to classes and to organized activities; and

  • protect and cherish their own property, the property of the school and of others.

Be Principled and Honest

ISU students are expected to…

  • share concerns and questions appropriately and with respect;

  • respond to questions and concerns openly and fully;

  • turn in lost items to the office;

  • respect the property of others; and

  • follow practices of academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism and cheating.

Be Caring and Open-minded

ISU students are expected to…

  • be courteous and helpful to others;

  • listen to and share ideas with others;

  • assist and welcome newcomers to the school; and

  • use positive and supportive comments.