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.