Portland Public Schools Student Responsibilities and Rights - an overview of expectations for older students

Student Responsibilities Attend school regularly, arrive on time, bring appropriate materials, and be prepared to participate in class and do homework Do your best. Respect the rights, feelings and property of other students, parents, school personnel, visitors, guests and school neighbors.

Student Responsibilities (cont.) Behave properly on school grounds, school buses, at bus stops, at any school-related activity, and in the classroom so as not to interfere with teaching and learning. Follow classroom, school, and district rules. Read and understand the Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook. Report violations of school rules.

Student Rights Discuss educational concerns with teachers and other school staff. Receive a copy of the Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook. Receive fair discipline without discrimination. Report any concerns including incidents of verbal or physical threats including bullying, harassment, menacing or abuse.

Student Rights (cont.) Access their school records within appropriate guidelines Receive discipline information in a language they can understand in accordance with the district translation policy

Summary of Expectations Attendance and Punctuality- Students are expected to attend school and be on time Protection of Property-Students are expected to respect other’s property Protection of Physical Safety and Mental Well-Being-Students are expected to respect the physical safety and emotional well-being of others.

Summary of Expectations (cont.) Appropriate Learning Environment- Students are expected to act so that teachers can teach and students can learn without interference or disruption Tobacco-Students are not to use, possess, sell or transfer tobacco Alcohol and Other Drugs-Students are not to use possess sell/transfer alcohol and other drugs. In addition, drug impaired learning is prohibited

Prohibited Items Weapons of any type Simulated weapons and toys weapons Explosives (including ammunition/bullets) Noxious, irritating, or poisonous gases Alcohol, other intoxicant drugs, and drug paraphernalia Tobacco Knives, multi-bladed tools with knives or other bladed objects

Prohibited Items (cont.) Stolen property Material or devices which endanger the physical safety of persons or property Gang identifying markings or paraphernalia Materials, devices, identifying markings or paraphernalia which are patently racially, religiously or sexually offensive PLACE YOUR LIST OF Other items or materials prohibited by school rules HERE

Dress Code Students may be directed to change their dress or grooming if it: Interrupts learning process or school climate, Interrupts learning process or school climate, Threatens the learning environment, Threatens the learning environment, Endangers the health or safety of students or other persons, Endangers the health or safety of students or other persons,

Dress Code (cont.) Is too revealing (ex. Bare midriffs, visible under-garments, plunging necklines, see- through materials, or sagging pants),Is too revealing (ex. Bare midriffs, visible under-garments, plunging necklines, see- through materials, or sagging pants), Is alcohol, tobacco, or other drug related (including advertising or advocating for the use of such products),Is alcohol, tobacco, or other drug related (including advertising or advocating for the use of such products), Is vulgar, lewd, or promote behavior that would violate school rules,Is vulgar, lewd, or promote behavior that would violate school rules,

Dress Code (cont.) Is insulting, and/or demeaning to a particular person or group, Is indicative of gang activity or membership

Other School Rules Add your additional school rules here

Consequences Will depend on: The nature of the offense The level of seriousness The number of occurrences

Consequences-discipline levels! Conferences Interventions Suspension, temporary removal, reassignment, referral Expulsion, delayed expulsion, reassignment, referral Mandatory expulsion

Consequences-alcohol/drugs Level A- Insight class and student barred from competition, games, performances for 28 days. Possible suspension and/or community service. Level B- Expulsion. May be delayed if student is accepted into school-approved alternative program or treatment service. Level C- Expulsion.

Who you can turn to for help: Your teacher Your counselor Your administrators Teen health clinic personnel Your coach Your club or activities advisor Your student advocate Your school resource officer Your parent or guardian Your school nurse Any other school official

Things you can say to stay in control “I’m trying to graduate.” “My mom will ground me.” “I can’t afford to get in trouble this week.” “You go ahead, but I can’t afford to.” “I’m trying to quit.” “Been there, done that.” “That will have to wait.” “Thanks but no thanks.” “Let’s settle this later.” “It’s a respect thing.” “I’ve gotta’ go.”

Be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible