Expectations
- The 10 Most Important Things
Be kind and treat everyone with respect. - Be positive.
- Be here and be on time.
- Build relationships that matter.
- Be the example.
- Be proactive.
- Communicate.
- Take pride in your school.
- Make every day, every hour, every minute count.
- Support each other because everyone gets overwhelmed.
Appropriate Dress Expectations
Simple guidelines for school-appropriate apparel for all students at all times:
- School appropriate tops include the following:
- Necklines should cover the upper chest region appropriately.
- Sleeves must be a playing card’s width and no top should have an arm opening larger than the approximate size of the arm.
- No see-through, mesh, bare midriff, muscle shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps or halter-tops.
- School appropriate bottoms include the following:
- Hemline that is no shorter than the length of two playing cards from the knee.
- Form fitting bottoms (bike shorts, leggings, yoga pants, etc.) should be accompanied by a garment that covers the buttocks.
- Any holes or shredding must adhere to the above hemline guidelines.
- School appropriate tops and bottoms must be worn at all times by all students, including in gym class and after school practices.
- Clothing and accessories must be free of offensive or suggestive words or graphics and contain no references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances or activities.
- Shoes must be worn at all times. No slippers or cleats may be worn.
- No undergarments should be visible.
Consequences:
Students whose clothing fails to meet the Appropriate Dress Expectations will have the opportunity to remedy the violation. If unable, students will report to the office where a phone call home will be made. Afterwards, the students will report to Processing until a parent/legal guardian brings a change of clothes and the violation will be documented.
Cell Phone Expectations
Simple guidelines for use of cell phones at school:
- All classrooms are cell phone-free zones for the entire class time.
- Students should place cell phones in a designated area in the classroom or must keep cell phones put away in their backpack.
- Cell phones must be turned off or on silent mode for the duration of class.
- Students may only use their phones during class change and at lunch.
- This includes the use of smart watches or other Bluetooth devices. Smart watches may be worn, but may not be used as a communication device during class time.
Consequences:
- First offense: Discipline referral to administration that may result in ISS.
Further offenses will result in greater consequences.