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The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior.  District personnel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary.

The Board recognizes the need to make its expectations for student conduct while on school property or engaged in a school function specific and clear.  The rules of conduct listed below are intended to do that and focus safety and respect for the rights and property of others.

The following conduct or acts are prohibited on school property or while participating in school sponsored activities, by students, teachers, staff members, licensees, invitees or others:

• Engaging in any form of academic misconduct.  Examples of academic misconduct include but are not limited to plagiarism, cheating, copying others' work, altering, damaging, taking or destroying records, school materials and textbooks, assisting another student in any of the above actions.
   
• The willful injury of any person or the threat to use force which would result in such injury.
   
• The intimidation, harassment, including sexual or racial, menacing or bullying of any person.
   
• Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal property of a student, teacher, administrator, other district employee or any person lawfully on school property, including graffiti or arson.
   
• The entry into a school building or upon any portion of the school premises unless such entry is made in connection with official business with the district or to attend an authorized activity or function therein.
   
• The possession, consumption, or exchange of alcoholic beverages, unauthorized drugs, or narcotics on school property.
   
• Inappropriately possessing, using or sharing prescription and over-the counter drugs.
   
• Displaying a weapon or what appears to be a weapon.
   
• Possessing a weapon.  Authorized law enforcement official are the only persons permitted to have a weapon in their possession while on school property or at a school function.  "Weapon" means a firearm as defined in 18 USC §921 for purposes of the Gun-Free Schools Act.  It also means any other gun, BB gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, disguised gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, brass knuckles, sling shot, metal knife, box cutter, cane sword, electronic dart gun, Kung Fu star, electronic stun gun, pepper spray or other noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb, or other device, instrument, material or substance that could cause physical injury or death when used.
   
• The violation of any federal or state statute, or regulation, local or ordinance, or board policy.
   
• The refusal or failure to comply with a lawful order or direction of an official of the school district in the performance of his/her duties.
   
• The distribution of any written material, pamphlets or posters to other students during instructional time without the prior approval of the school administration.
   
• The posting of any written material, pamphlets or posters in the school without the prior approval of the school administration or teacher in charge of an activity.
   
• The USE and/or DISPLAY of electronic devices, such as walkmans, gameboys, cellular phones, and camera phones, MP3 players, IPOD, etc. are prohibited during the school day.  This includes lunch and passing periods as well as school sponsored trips and extended day activities.  Students are not permitted to display the cell phone or other electronic devices, however, they may carry them in a backpack, purse, or inside a pocket of slacks, jeans, jacket, etc.  Electronic devices must be turned off during the school day.  The school district is not responsible for the loss, theft, damage or vandalism of any electronic devices.
   
• Hazing, which includes any intentional or reckless act directed against another for the purpose of initiation into, affiliating with or maintaining membership in any school-sponsored activity, organization, club or team.
   
• Indecent exposure, that is, exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner.

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