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7.4 STUDENT CONDUCT

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Uni High prides itself on having a school culture based on trust, respect, and informal mingling. Students invited to attend Uni assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with Uni's function as an educational institution and suitable to members of the academic community. Students are expected to show restraint when interacting with peers and to not jeopardize the welfare of the school in exchange for the freedoms they enjoy. Students are responsible for refraining from inappropriate or illegal behaviors in the school and off-campus, while under the jurisdiction of the school. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

    General Behavior Guidelines - In order to ensure a positive learning environment, students are expected to follow all directives from staff members and school officials and refrain from any activity that would constitute an interference with school purposes or educational functions, or any disruptive activity. Students are expected to be quiet and orderly in classrooms, hallways, gyms, and the library.

.   Toys, etc.-Items that should not be brought to school:  hacky sacks, water guns or any gun or weapon (toys or real), toys and games such as balls, etc.  Other items too numerous to mention that have no acceptable purpose for school should not be brought to school.

If you need such an item for a school related activity,  please check it out with the Assistant Principal.  The halls are too crowded to have balls and other toys being played with while students are trying to study or perambulate the hall area.  Balls and other such items must be kept in a locker for the time they are in the building.

·   Verbal or Written Abuse: Students have the responsibility to respect others and not treat them differently because of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, body shape, gender, or where they live. Students are expected to resolve their differences through peaceable means; in other words, there is to be no fighting either physically or verbally. Using abusive written or verbal language is not allowed. Harassment of any kind is not allowed. Gang activity, including hazing, is forbidden. Threatening staff or students is forbidden.

·   False Alarms:  The act of initiating a fire alarm or initiating a report of warning of a fire or of an impending bombing or other catastrophe without cause.  This is a illegal behavior and will be reported to the police.

·   Malicious Threat:  (False information concerning the placements of bombs, fire, etc)  Any person who knowing the information to be false, willfully conveys or causes to be conveyed to any other person any false information concerning the placement or an attempt being made to place any bomb, other  explosive or destructive substance or device in or upon the premises of the school shall be guilty of a felony.

.   Litter and Vandalism: Students are expected to respect the building, school property, and others' personal property. Students are expected to keep the halls and classrooms free of litter. The school will seek restitution from students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) for vandalism or other student acts which cause damage to school property or others' personal property. This includes writing on desks or walls.

.   Abuse/Misuse of School Equipment: Students are also expected to use school equipment appropriately. For example, students are not allowed to send anonymous or forged e-mail, or to send messages electronically that use offensive or abusive language or pictures. Students are not allowed to use shared computer resources in such a manner as to hinder its use by others (i.e., running programs that take an enormous amount of disk space). Unauthorized entry into a file for any purpose, unauthorized transfer of a file, and unauthorized use of another's identification, account, or password are not only against school rules, but constitute an illegal action,  and are not allowed.  These actions may be prosecuted at the Student Disciplinary Review and/or in the judicial system.

.   Procedure for Removal of Materials on the Lockers: 

1. If a complaint is made by student or staff, the administrators may investigate the complaint and ask the student to voluntarily remove the offending item(s).  This must be in a timely manner or the item(s) may be removed until contact with the student can be made.  A note to see the principal will be left on the locker.

2. If the student refuses to remove the item, SFAC will be asked to intervene and make a recommendation to the administration as to whether the item(s) should be removed.

3. If the recommendation is to remove the item(s), the issue will be remanded back to the administration for a final decision.

4. If the recommendation is not to remove the item(s), the issue will be remanded back to the administration for a final decision.

.   Smoking: Smoking on school grounds is not allowed. The "school grounds" include the Uni block bounded by Wright, Stoughton, Goodwin, and Springfield Avenues. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials on school grounds is not allowed.  Violation of this rule may result in suspension from school.

.   Alcohol and Drugs: Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or controlled substances are also grounds for disciplinary action. Students under the influence are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had the substance in their possession.  Violation of this rule may result in suspension and/or a disciplinary review with dismissal as one of the consequences.

.   Pagers and Cell Phones:   Adopted January 17, 2002, Pagers and Cell Phone Rule - In order to maintain a quiet and orderly learning environment, students are not allowed to use or have turned on any electronic signaling and cellular radio-telecommunication devices while at University High  School during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m and at University High School sponsored activities unless authorized and approved by the Administration or supervising faculty member.  University High School expects students to exercise due care and common courtesy when using cell phones during extra-curricular time.  The only exception to this rule is as follows: Cell phones may be used during the day in the south stairwell and in a non-disruptive manner.

    Electronic signaling devices include pocket - and all similar - electronic paging devices. Cellular radio telecommunication devices  include but are not limited to Personal Digital Assistant devices, laptop computers, walkie-talkies and devices that incorporate voice communication  or can function as a cellular phone.  The use of Personal Digital Assistant devices and laptop computers for instructional purposes is generally permitted, but the administration and/or the classroom teacher may limit their use.

Students at University High School may store cellular phones (that are turned off) in their lockers. University High School is NOT responsible for a lost or stolen cell phone.  During extra curricular events and activities (such as a concert, dance, or play), cell phones may be used only at the conclusion of the activity or extra curricular event under the direct supervision of the activity sponsor.

    .    Laser Pointers:  Students are not allowed to have laser pointers at school. 

This process of change and adoption has included:  SFAC, Student Council, Faculty, Students, Curriculum Committee, Executive Committee, and a Faculty vote.

.   Weapons: Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a weapon is prohibited. A weapon is any gun or firearm (loaded or unloaded), knife or any object (or look-alike weapon) used with the intent of inflicting or threatening bodily harm.  Items such as but not limited to, utility and pocket knives, mace or other items deemed inappropriate by school officials, should not be brought to school.  If a student would like to bring some sort of weapon in for academic purposes, he/she should get approval from the Assistant Director.

Students are to inform the administration if they hear that someone has a weapon (or see a person with one), or hear someone threatening to use a weapons against anyone.

     Dress Code - Students are expected to dress appropriately, satisfying standards of acceptability for health, safety, modesty and cleanliness. Students' dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency. Hats may be worn, but teachers may ask to have them removed during class time. Shoes are required to be worn at all times. 

If any staff member deems a student to be dressed inappropriately, the student will be asked to change or will be referred to the Assistant Principal.  The Assistant Principal will determine the appropriateness of the dress and will take action that may include sending the student home (unexcused absence).  While some of these actions are subjective-that is, influenced by the feelings, temperament and state of mind of those involved-they are spelled out in the interest of fostering a safe and mutually respectful environment.

    Clothing which fails to adequately cover the body or which is torn or altered in an explicit or suggestive manner will not be permitted.  It is suggested that outer garments such as winter jackets or rain gear, etc. are not appropriate in the classroom and should be stored in lockers or on the hanging racks.

     Language - Abusive written or verbal language, including, but not limited to, sexist, racial or ethnic slurs directed at members of the school community, and "trash talking" not necessarily directed at but spoken in the presence of members of the school community, are grounds for disciplinary action. The school community includes public places (i.e. classrooms, lounge, halls, school-sponsored events), desks, lockers, signs and walls.

     Public Displays of Affection (PDA) - Excessive "Public Displays of Affection" are not allowed at Uni High (including all school-sponsored events), or on Uni campus area. Examples of excessive PDA include:  kissing, long-lasting hugs with inappropriate body touching, fondling, petting, sitting on laps, lying together on the floor or couch, etc. Such private acts in public spaces violate the school's commitment to maintaining an appropriate social and learning environment for young teenagers. Inappropriate or offensive sexual conduct will be grounds for disciplinary action.

     Classroom Use - Food and beverages are not permitted in classrooms except during the lunch period when clubs are meeting and with permission. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Students are also not allowed to write on desks. Teachers may ask students to clean the desks.