Highlands Campus Code of Conduct

1.Identify R.O.A.R. expectations. 2.Discuss appropriate behaviors. 3.Identify privileges associated with positive behaviors. 4.Show what clothing is unacceptable (Dress Code). 5.Identify unacceptable behaviors and their consequences.

Respectful Organized Accepting Responsible R O A R

 Greet friends and adults with a smile; say “Good morning/afternoon”.  Use appropriate tone, volume and language.  Keep hands and feet to yourself.  Listen to others when they are speaking.

 Come to school with planner, pens, and paper.  Walk to the right in halls and stairways.  Remain quiet and listen for instruction during fire drills.

 Treat others the way you want to be treated.  Celebrate others’ differences and individuality.  Be open to “new” ideas.

 Take ownership of your actions.  Follow the rules of the school.  Use time wisely.  Wear appropriate clothing.

ROAR TICKETS

 All students are expected to dress appropriately for school and for school-related functions.  A student’s dress (including jewelry) should be safe and not interfere with the educational process.  Suggestive or revealing clothing is not permitted.

Tanks or tops that:  Are cut too low in the front or the back.  Are cut too low under the arms.  Have straps that are too narrow.  Reveal undergarments.

TUBE TOPS

HALTER TOPS

SPAGHETTI STRAPS

PLUNGING NECKLINES

Low-riding pants that expose underwear or the upper buttocks

Cropped/Midriff Tops

Shorts, Skirts or Dresses of Inappropriate Length

SEE-THROUGH GARMENTS

HEAD COVERINGS (except for medical or religious reasons)

Clothing with messages that…  Are vulgar or obscene.  Have insulting language or pictures.  Promote or endorse violent / gang activities.  Promote or endorse illegal activities.

Clothing that Promotes and/or Endorses Alcohol, Tobacco, or Illegal Drugs

 Disruptive or disorderly conduct.  Violent or threatening behavior.  Behavior that endangers the safety, morals, health, or welfare of self or others.  Academic misconduct.

 Language or gestures that are inappropriate.  Cutting class, being late for class, or leaving school without permission.  Misbehavior on school buses.  Throwing objects in school, inside a building or out a window or door.

 Using physical force of any type.  Possessing any type of weapon.  Displaying what appears to be a weapon.

 Bullying and intimidation  Harassment  Hazing  Gang-related activities  Gambling  Indecent exposure  Intimate sexual behavior

 Misusing computer/electronic communications, including any unauthorized use of computers, software, or internet/intranet accounts.  Hacking and other destructive acts that can damage our network.  Any other violation of the district’s Internet User’s Agreement.

 Oral warning.  Short-term “time out” in classroom or in an alternate setting.  Disciplinary conference in administrator’s office.  Detention during the school day or after.  Principal’s conference.  Teacher removal of student from the classroom.

SStudents behave in a civil, safe, and orderly manner. SStudents demonstrate respect and tolerance towards each other and towards adults. SStudents act truthfully, honestly, and honorably. SStudents dress in ways that are appropriate for a learning environment.

 Refer to the Summary of the Code of Conduct for other topics that might affect you.  Copies of the full Code of Conduct are available in our school office.