student rights and responsibilities 2003 - 2004 rights of students you have the right to: public...

Student Rights

and

Responsibilities

2003 - 2004

RIGHTS OF STUDENTSRIGHTS OF STUDENTSYou have the right to:

Public education

You have the responsibility to:

Attend school and demonstrate academic effort


A safe school environment and respect of personal property


Assist school staff in operating a safe school


Courteous, fair and respectful staff and peer behavior


Respect the personal property rights of others

Respect the rights and authority of others


Exercise freedom of expression


Expressions should not interfere with the educational program


Appeal decisions made by staff members


Comply with all rules and regulations


Resolve disputes with students or staff members


Resolve disputes through non threatening manners such as conflict resolution or per mediation

Student Participation and the Extra Student Participation and the Extra Curricular Participation PolicyCurricular Participation Policy

• You have the opportunity to participate in school activities

• You have the responsibility to comply with all rules for student behavior

• Students may not participate in extra curricular activities if they violate FCPS substance abuse policy regarding alcohol or illegal drugs at ANY time

• Students may not participate in extra curricular activities if they fail to exhibit good citizenship at all times

AttendanceAttendance

Absences

• Parent or guardian can call the attendance office on the day of absence

• Parent or guardian must provide a written note within 72 hours of absence if phone call not made

• Release during school day requires note from parent or guardian with satisfactory explanation and must be presented to the attendance office before leaving school.

The school determines whether an absence in The school determines whether an absence in excused or unexcused.excused or unexcused.


• A student forfeits daily grades for each unexcused absence.

• Three unexcused absences results in failure for the quarter

• If a student accumulates a total of five unexcused absences in the school year, the student will be referred to the attendance officer. Further unexcused absences will result in petition of the court

AttendanceAttendanceJustifiable Absences

illness of the student death in the family medical or dental appointment personal religious obligation other reasons acceptable to the

principal (Pre-arranged absence)


Unexcused Absences

car trouble missed the bus overslept 10 minute illnesses

PREARRANGED ABSENCESPREARRANGED ABSENCES

Pre-arrange an absence for:

business and family trip college visit medical treatment funeral religious holiday

PREARRANGED ABSENCESPREARRANGED ABSENCES

To prearrange an absence:

written note by parent to your administrator five days in advance

prearranged absence form issued form taken to all teachers for

assignments return form to administrator

Tardy PolicyTardy Policy

• If you arrive after 8:30, you need to go to the Attendance Office for a pass to class.

• If tardy to class, teacher will assign a tardy.

• Two unexcused tardies = an unexcused absence

Closed Campus PolicyClosed Campus Policy

• Students cannot leave campus unless properly excused through the attendance office

• Once you leave home until you return home you are considered to be on school grounds

• Students not permitted to return to their cars without permission of an administrator or security.

Pledge of Allegiance andPledge of Allegiance andMoment of SilenceMoment of Silence

Virginia law requires that students:

1. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance

2. Observe one minute of silence

FCPS/TJ Dress CodeFCPS/TJ Dress CodeProhibited Attire:• Clothing with sexual innuendo/racist themes• Vulgar or obscene language• Pictures or depictions of weapons, drugs, alcohol,

tobacco, drug paraphernalia, violence or gang symbols

• bandanas, gloves cannot be worn inside the building • No visible gang tattoos• No hats or other head apparel* between 7:20 – 2:10• Any clothing that interferes with or disrupts the

educational environment is unacceptable.• Clothing should be clean, and conform to standards of

safety and good taste• Clothing that exposes cleavage, private parts, the

midriff or undergarments or that is otherwise sexually provocative is prohibited

*Religious and medical exemptions may be obtained from your administrator.

Other Student GuidelinesOther Student Guidelines

Additional items not allowed during the school day:

Beeper/pager Laser pointer/device The possession of these items can result in a discipline referral

Cell phones are allowed in school but CANNOT be turned on or used, cell phones must remain OFF.

These items will be confiscated. Parents must request return of confiscated property.

Personal PropertyPersonal Property

• Students are responsible for their own personal property

• Expensive items, jewelry, large amounts of money, etc. should be left home.

• Teachers and other staff members cannot accept responsibility for the safety of such items.

• Calculator - Engrave, mark with indelible ink. School has an engraver.

Your Your AgendaAgenda

• Put your name and TA in your agenda

• Replacements required—$5.00 cost

TJ Honor PledgeTJ Honor Pledge

“ As members of the Thomas Jefferson community, we honor academic and personal integrity. We uphold the values of honesty, integrity, respect, and responsibility.”

For violating the pledge, the following will occur:

• a grade of F on the assignment

• parental notification• disciplinary referral to

your administrator• notification of all

applicable honor societies, extra curricular activities and sports teams

Rules of Conduct and Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary ProceduresDisciplinary Procedures

The following will result in a discipline referral:

Noncompliance with SR&R Damage to school property: vandalism, arson,

graffiti Safety hazards which may cause bodily injury

Leaving trash in eating areas Littering

Disruptive/Inappropriate Disruptive/Inappropriate BehaviorBehavior

The following are forms of disruptive behavior:

• disruption of the educational process• disobedience, insubordination or open defiance of

any authority• fighting, cursing, verbal abuse• making threats, bullying• harassment• dishonesty/plagiarism

RULES OF CONDUCT RULES OF CONDUCT ContinuedContinued

Students may be disciplined at school for:

• conduct resulting in a criminal charge for acts committed away from school property or outside school hours.

• conduct occurring while going to or returning from school, including on a school bus or at a bus stop.

• taking part in gang-related activities that are disruptive to the school environment.

• If conduct is detrimental to the interests of the school

ACTIONS THAT RANGE FROM ACTIONS THAT RANGE FROM INTERVENTION TO INTERVENTION TO

RECOMMENDATION FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSIONEXPULSION

• Threatening to assault a staff member or another student

• Fighting, bullying• Gambling• Improper touching• Gang related activities• Use of nonprescription

drugs

• Disruption, disobedience, insubordination, defiance of school officials

• Possession or display of obscenity

• Profanity, verbal abuse including gestures

• Gambling• Vandalism

ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE UP TO A ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE UP TO A 10 DAY SUSPENSION10 DAY SUSPENSION

• Use, possession or under influence of alcohol, inhalants, or nonalcoholic beer

• Under influence of marijuana or other controlled substance (first offense)

• Possession of drug paraphernalia (first offense)• Illegal use or possession of prescription drugs (not

classified as controlled substances (first offense)

ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE A 10 DAY ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE A 10 DAY SUSPENSION AND A MADATORY SUSPENSION AND A MADATORY


• Physical assault on staff with bodily injury• Sexual assault or battery• Mob assault• Hazing or mistreatment with bodily injury• Distribution or manufacture of alcohol or

inhalants• Distribution of or manufacturing imitation

marijuana

ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE A 10 DAY ACTIONS THAT RECEIVE A 10 DAY SUSPENSION AND A MADATORY SUSPENSION AND A MADATORY


•Illegal use or possession of prescription drugs (2nd off.)

•Distribution or manufacture of a controlled substance, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia

•Unauthorized use or possession of any weapon or any object used as a weapon

•Under influence or marijuana or other controlled substance (second offense)

Driving CurfewDriving Curfew

• State law: Curfew in effect between 12:00 am and 4:00 am

• Due to this law, all TJ sponsored events will end at 11:00 EXCEPT

Homecoming

Winter Ball

Prom

Tobacco ViolationsTobacco Violations

• 1st violation of tobacco products- participation in an alternative ed program in lieu of suspension. May be referred to police.

• 2nd - report to police and charge with civil offense and placed in an alternative instructional assignment or suspended.

• 3rd or subsequent violation-charged, and placed in an alternative instructional arrangement or suspended.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug ViolationsOther Drug Violations

• Distribution is defined as

giving sharing selling intending to sell attempting to sell facilitating any of the above

Property and Weapons Property and Weapons ViolationsViolations

• Vandalism, arson, or any threat to bomb, burn, damage, or destroy in any manner a school building or school property

• Willfully causing or attempting to cause damage to school property- required to reimburse the school for any actual breakage or destruction of property

• Possession of a weapon on school grounds• Unauthorized use/possession of knife• Being in possession or having brought a weapon onto

school property or to a school-sponsored activity will result in expulsion for a period of not less than one year

• Unauthorized presence in the school or on school grounds after being told by a staff member to leave

Thomas Jefferson High Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and School for Science and

Technology Network User Technology Network User GuidelinesGuidelines

The Information Systems and Internet Access Available at

TJHSST are Intended for Educational Purposes Only. The Use of the Information

systems is A Privilege, Not a Right.

Network User GuidelinesNetwork User GuidelinesDeclaration of Understanding Declaration of Understanding

and Adherenceand Adherence

You and your parent have signed the acceptable use policy stating that you have read and understand all

guidelines and standards of conduct when using the electronic resources available to you at the

school.

A VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES RANGING FROM

LOSS OF PRIVILEDGES TO POSSIBLE PROSECUTION WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR

EXPULSION FOR THE MOST SERIOUS OF INFRACTIONS.

QUESTIONS???QUESTIONS???

George C. Marshall High SchoolStudent Rights and Responsibilities

2001-2002

Thank you for your attention.Thank you for your attention.

Have a great day!Have a great day!

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