STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
Respect for law and for those persons in authority shall be expected of all students.
This includes conformity to school rules as well as general provisions of law regarding minors.
Respect for the rights of others, consideration of their privileges, and cooperative citizenship shall also be expected of all members of the school community .
Respect for real and personal property; pride in one's work; achievement within the range of one's ability; and exemplary personal standards of courtesy, decency, and honesty should be maintained in the schools of this District.
The District Administrator shall establish procedures to carry out Board policy and philosophy, and shall hold all school personnel, students, and parents responsible for the conduct of students in schools, on school vehicles, and at school-related events.
Student conduct on or adjacent to school premises, on school vehicles, and at school-related events and activities shall be governed by the rules and provisions of the Student Code of Classroom Conduct.
In addition, students conduct on internet based social media outlets, such as FaceBook, Twitter, SnapChat, Instagram will also be addressed IF it interferes with the learning or safety of students during the regular school day.
STUDENT RULES AT A GLANCE
The following guidelines have been established to create a safe learning environment for PRMS students, staff, administrators, and visitors. It is neither possible nor necessary to specify every type of improper or inappropriate behavior for which the school may take disciplinary action. Provided below, however, are examples of reasons a student may face disciplinary action. They are listed here to avoid any misunderstandings.
No person shall possess, use or store a weapon or look alike weapon on school property, on school vehicles, on school buses, or at any school-related event according to administrative guideline.
Students will not possess, use, and/or sell alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor pens and/or drugs or facsimiles on school property, per administrative guideline.
The Merrill School District prohibits harassment or intimidation of any nature.
Insubordination is the blatant refusal to comply with reasonable requests or direction of school personnel and will not be tolerated.
Any written or verbal behavior, digital/electronic or otherwise, which disrupts the orderly learning environment for others will not be tolerated.
Pushing, striking, or other inappropriate physical contact with a student or staff member is not allowed.
No students shall interfere with the orderly operation of the classroom by using, threatening to use or counseling others to use violence, force, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, or disruptive means.
No students will be allowed to dress or groom in a manner that presents a danger to health or safety, causes interference with academic work, or creates classroom disorder.
Repeated classroom interruptions, confronting staff argumentatively, making loud noises, or refusing to follow directions, throwing objects in the classroom, repeated disruptions or violations of classroom rules, or excessive or disruptive talking, will not be allowed.
No students will be allowed in the building weekday evenings, Saturdays, and/or Sundays unless they are supervised by a member of the faculty and/or school appointed coach/supervisor.
Once a student arrives at a campus area, their skateboard, scooter, or rollerblades are to be carried and then stored in the main office until the end of the school day. Bikes will be walked to the bike rack.
Students may use an office phone before and after school, during the student’s lunch hour, or in case of an emergency.
Fighting and profane language are strictly prohibited.
All posters and advertising done by non-school sponsored groups must be pre-approved by school administration and may only be posted in approved school locations.
Acts of vandalism will result in disciplinary action and compensation for vandalism will be made by the vandal.
Students will refrain from overt displays of affection in school or on school grounds.
Students must use a pass in order to be in the halls when outside of normal, scheduled passing times.
Plagiarism is defined as the passing of another individual's words or ideas as your own. See section on PLAGIARISM for more information.
Students engaging in sexually intimate behavior at school or while at school sponsored events will be subject to discipline including possible expulsion. It is important to note that some sexually intimate behaviors violate state laws and school personnel are required to report such instances to state or local authorities.
Personal electronic devices may be used at the discretion of the teacher. It is not the student's right to posse or use a phone/personal electronic device in the school.
Students may not interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively; such conduct includes, but is not limited to the following:
Repeatedly reporting to class without bringing necessary materials to participate in class activities.
Possession of personal property prohibited by school rules or otherwise disruptive to the teaching and learning of others.
Showing disrespect or defiance to the teacher, exhibited in words, gestures or other behavior.
Behaving in a way that is inconsistent with class expectations and the does not allow others to learn. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, blatant inattention, or other overt or passive refusal or inability to engage in class activities.