File: JIC
A student's conduct is a
personal matter that he should keep within reasonable bounds that apply equally
to all members of the community. He
should have freedom and encouragement to express his individuality in school in
any way so long as his conduct does not intrude upon and endanger the freedom
of others - especially upon the freedom of his peers to receive
instruction. The Board's intent is to
establish a rational position between freedom for each individual and the
necessity for sufficient order to permit the operation of the instructional
program.
The Board approved statement
of school goals emphasizes the schools responsibility for helping each pupil to
develop his unique abilities to the maximum.
The Board recognizes that
implementation of this policy calls for sensitive, tolerant, intelligent action
on the part of the school staff so that fostering of individuality is not
incompatible with educationally sound group effort.
All students, on the other
hand, should recognize the consequences of their conduct. This refers to their actions toward each
other, to their language, to their dress, and to their manners.
Students both individually and
in groups shall comply with school regulations, and shall recognize the
authority of the teachers. Disobedience
or open defiance of the teacher's authority shall constitute sufficient cause
for disciplinary action and may result in suspension or expulsion from school. When, in the judgment of a teacher, an
individual or a group effectively challenges his authority to conduct
meaningful instruction in a classroom through disruptive acts, abusive
language, or threats of bodily harm, and the offending individuals cannot be
controlled immediately, the teacher shall report such activity at once to the
principal who is empowered to institute appropriate corrective and/or
disciplinary action.
School rules and policies
apply to any student who is on school property, who is at school or any school
sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or place directly interferes
with the operations, discipline or general welfare of the school.
First
Adopted: