Good student behavior is extremely important in creating the kind of educational environment in which students will be able to realize their greatest opportunities for growth. Good discipline habits assume consideration for the rights of others, cooperation with everyone in the school community, respect for others and the property of others. self respect for one’s own individual worth, and pride in ones own achievements. Good student conduct provides for a safe and orderly environment where students can grow to their full academic and social potentials.

I. COURTESY/RESPECT FOR EVERYONE
Well behaved students treat everyone as they themselves wish to be treated.
No harassing or purposeful embarrassing other students or adults
No threats or intimidation
No foul language, obscene gestures, racial, ethnic, religious slurs and disrespectful language or actions
No breaking of any rule regarding courtesy and respect established between teacher and students in individual classrooms

II. CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE
Well behaved students act maturely so they and no one else is in danger.
No fighting, hitting, assaulting
No throwing of any objects
No dangerous objects (i.e. weapons, fireworks, etc.)
No dangerous articles of clothing (i.e. baggy sleeves near a table saw.)
No leaving school property
No running, tripping, playfighting or rowdy behavior
No breaking of any rules regarding safety established between teachers and students in individual classrooms

III. RESPECT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Well behaved students treat everyone’s personal belongings in the same manner that they want their things treated.
No vandalism
No stealing or possession of stolen goods
No arson
No breaking of any rule regarding respect for personal property established between teachers and students in individual classrooms

IV. RESPECT FOR THE RIGHT TO LEARN AND TEACH WITHOUT DISRUPTION
Well behaved students will act in such a manner so that their behavior is not disruptive and will display all the good conduct qualities.
No walkmen, boom boxes, video games, or other such equipment
No toys
No violation of any such rule regarding respect for the right to learn and teach without disruption established between teachers and students in individual classroom.

V. RESPONSIBILITY FOR BEING IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME
A well behaved student attends school and classes punctually.
No skipping (truancy)
No lateness
No failing to attend appointments or detentions
No violation of any rule regarding the responsibility for being in the right place at the right time established between teachers and students in individual classrooms

VI. APPROPRIATE GROOMING AND APPEARANCE
A well behaved student has healthy and good grooming habits and appears neat and appropriate for school.
No hats
No coats
No “gang clothing” (ie. beads, bandanas, etc.)
No overly distasteful clothes
No tee shirts with inappropriate words/pictures
No breaking of any rule regarding appropriate grooming and appearance established between teachers and students in individual classrooms

VII. APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO THE REASONABLE DIRECTIONS OF STAFFMEMBERS
A well behaved student follows the directions of the adult member of the school community.
No insubordination
No backtalk
No violation of any rule established between teachers and students in individual classrooms.