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Student Conduct - General Information

It is the intention of the Board of Education that the district's schools help students achieve maximum development of individual knowledge, skills and competence and that they learn behavior patterns which will enable them to be responsible, contributing members of society. The Board in accordance with state law shall adopt a written student conduct and discipline code based upon the principle that every student is expected to follow accepted rules of conduct and to show respect for and to obey persons in authority. The code shall emphasize that certain behavior, especially behavior that disrupts the classroom, is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action. The code shall be enforced uniformly, fairly and consistently for all students. All Board-adopted policies and Board-approved regulations containing the letters "JIC" in the file name shall be considered as constituting the conduct section of the legally-required code. The Board shall consult with parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators community members in the development of the conduct and discipline code. The rules shall not infringe upon constitutionally protected rights, shall be clearly and specifically described, shall be printed in a handbook or some other publication made available to students and parents/guardians, and shall have an effective date subsequent to the dissemination of the published handbook. The superintendent shall arrange to have the conduct and discipline code distributed once to each student in elementary, middle, junior high and high school and once to each new student in the district. Copies shall be posted or kept on file in each school of the district. In addition, any significant change in the code shall be distributed to each student and posted in each school. In all instances, students shall be expected to conduct themselves in keeping with their level of maturity, acting with due regard for the supervisory authority vested by the Board in all district employees, the educational purpose underlying all school activities, the widely shared use of school property, and the rights and welfare of other students. All employees of the district shall be expected to share the responsibility for supervising the behavior of students and for seeing that they abide by the established rules of conduct. Adopted: August 26, 2004 LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (2) (a) (policy required as part of safe schools plan) C.R.S. 22-33-106 (1) (a-e) (grounds for suspension, expulsion and denial of admission) CROSS REFS.: GBGB, Staff Personal Security and Safety JIC subcodes (all pertain to student conduct) JK, Student Discipline, and subcodes BACK TO TOP

Student Conduct Code

The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles or during a school-sponsored activity. Suspension or expulsion shall be mandatory for serious violations as described in JKD/JKE-E in a school building or on school property. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting to steal school property of value. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting to steal private property. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person except in self-defense. Commission of any act which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as defined by state law. Expulsion shall be mandatory, in accordance with state law. Violation of criminal law. Violation of district or building regulations. Violation of the district's policy on dangerous weapons in the schools. Expulsion shall be mandatory for carrying, bringing, using or possessing a deadly weapon without the authorization of the school or school district, in accordance with state law. Violation of the district's alcohol use/drug abuse policy. Expulsion shall be mandatory for sale of drugs or controlled substances, in accordance with state law. Violation of the district's smoking and use of tobacco policy. Throwing objects outside of supervised school activities that can cause bodily injury or damage property. Directing profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward other students, school personnel or visitors to the school. Engaging in verbal abuse, i.e., name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others that precipitate disruption of the school program or incite violence. Committing extortion, coercion or blackmail, i.e., obtaining money or other objects of value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force. Lying or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school employee. Scholastic dishonesty, which includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority. Behavior on or off school property which is detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other students or school personnel. Repeated interference with the school's ability to provide educational opportunities to other students. Engaging in “hazing” activities, i.e., Forcing prolonged physical activity, forcing excessive consumption of any substance, forcing prolonged deprivation of sleep, food, or drink, or any other behavior which recklessly endangers the health or safety of an individual for purposes of initiation into any student group. Violation of district’s dress code policy. Violation of the district’s policy on student expression. Making a false accusation of criminal activity against a district employee to law enforcement or to the district personnel. Each principal shall post a copy of these rules in a prominent place in each school and shall distribute a copy to each student. Copies also shall be available to any patron of the district upon request. Adopted: October 21, 1993 Reviewed: August 26, 2003 Revised: December, 2003 LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 12-22-303(7) C.R.S. 18-1-9-11 (3)(e) C.R.S. 18-3-202 et seq. C.R.S. 18-4-301 et seq. C.R.S 18-9-124 (2) (a) C.R.S. 22-12-105 (3) C.R.S. 22-32-109 (1)(w) C.R.S. 22-32-110 (2),(3),(4) C.R.S. 22-33-106 (1)(a-e) CROSS REFS.: ADC, Tobacco Free Schools / ADD, Safe Schools / ECAC, Vandalism GBGB, Staff Personal Security and Safety / JBB*, Sexual Harassment JIC, Student Conduct / JICA, Student Dress Code JICC, Student Conduct on School Busses JICDD*, Violent Aggressive Behavior JICH, Drug and Alcohol Use by Students / JICI Weapons in School JK, Student Discipline / JKD/JKE, Suspension/Expulsion of Students BACK TO TOP

Student Conduct in the Building and on School Grounds

Your conduct should demonstrate maturity, respect and courtesy. Your help in keeping the facility safe and clean is appreciated. Students are not to be in the hallways during class without written permission of a teacher or the administration. Running, shouting, pushing or throwing items are not acceptable in the school building. Improper language shall not be tolerated. Students shall not sit on top of desks or tables. Boom boxes, walkmans, cell phones, and walkie talkies are not to be used inside the school buildings. Proper conduct is expected at all times. Students are expected to not show personal intimate action while in the school. Holding hands is acceptable, anything beyond that is not. BACK TO TOP