pennsbury student conduct policy assemblies
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Pennsbury Student Conduct Policy Assemblies. Pennwood Middle School. Conduct Policy page1. Is the same throughout the district Is officially adopted by the Board of School Directors Is based on Respect, Responsibility, Courtesy, Safety, and the Importance of the Learning Process - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pennsbury Student Conduct Policy Assemblies
Pennwood Middle School
Conduct Policy page1
Is the same throughout the districtIs officially adopted by the Board of
School DirectorsIs based on Respect, Responsibility,
Courtesy, Safety, and the Importance of the Learning Process
Is in place to help ensure that all students are treated fairly - by the school and by each other
Return signed form from back of book on Tuesday
Conduct Policy Continued Page 1-2Not an exhaustive listExpectations
in loco parentisrespect for personnel, propertynot to interfere with learningto treat others in the same way that
you would like to be treated.to be responsible for your own
behavior whether by yourself or in a group
to help students solve problems
Pennwood United!We are a school that is….
RespectfulKindResponsibleThoughtful
We help others and always have a positive attitude!
RESPONSIBILITY
Attendance page 2-5Required by law to attend schoolExcuse cards – legal document and must be
returned in 3 daysSign In in office when late to schoolDoctor’s note required after 3 daysLeaving early - parent MUST come in to
school to pick you up, bring note to school, blue card
Educational Trips – only 1 a year and you need to bring in a note to get a Blue Card (5 days only)
NOT permitted to stay after school if unsupervised
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Electronic Devices page 6-9
No prescription or over the counter meds No Drugs, “Look Alike Drugs” or Drug
ParaphernaliaCell phones – OFF & IN LOCKER or
confiscatedTobacco/electric cigarettes- fine $128.00 &
suspension for possessioneReaders – may be used but only for reading
purposes (No Games or Music!). SUSPENSION - POLICE - FINES - POSSIBLE
EXPULSION or ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Endangering Acts page 9-13Physical AttacksFightingWeaponsThreatsLaser pointersFalse Alarms/911 CallsSchool BusesSafety ViolationsRUNNING No skates, skateshoes,
skateboards, scooters
Theft (gym)VandalismGraffiti – 3rd degree
felonyHall Tickets/SDR
School Discipline and/or the
Police
Search and Seizure page 16-17
No expectation of privacy in lockers or other storage areas
Personal search at anytime with reasonable suspicion
Canine search – lockers, classrooms containing personal belongings (not students)
RESPECT
Dress Code page 5-6
Inappropriate clothing is prohibitedNo hats, headcoverings, bandanas, or sweatbandsNo tank tops, belly shirts, spaghetti straps, halters,
shrinks, or off the shoulder shirtsNo shower shoes, flip-flops, all sandals must have a
strap (safety) “Securely fastened to the foot”No excessively revealing, short or tight clothingNo tattered, frayed, holes, or slits All Shorts and Skirts are to be mid-thighNO writing on backside of shorts, pants, and
sweatpantsNO Pajama, lounge pants, or sleepwearUnderwear must be completely coveredBelts must be in the belt loops
Dress Code page 4-5 Outdoor clothing (coats and heavy jackets) go into your locker when you arrive to school. No headsets or Ipods at all in school (put them in your backpack before you enter)
Parameters1st Incident: Will need to change clothes (parent contacted)2nd Incident: After school detention and change3rd Incident: 2 hour detention and change
Administrators make all final decisions
School BehaviorsDisruptions or disrespect will not be
tolerated! This includes to :
TeachersPeersGuest TeachersAidesCustodiansStudent Dining Room StaffSecretaries……
Anyone who is in the building!
Harrassment/Bullying/Cyberbullying pg. 13-15
Intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act
Directed at another student(s) in school or on school property.
Interferes with education, creates a threatening environment, or disrupts the operation of the school
Computer/phone use should always appropriate
Do not retaliateLet an adult know at school or at home or use
the Help Box.Don’t be a VICTIM!Recommendation to parents for Cyberbullying is
to contact the police.
KINDNESS, THOUGHTFULNESS, RESPECTFULNESS, HELPING OTHERS
Lockers You may decorate the inside of your locker, but
no balloons.
Cell phones should be in your locker and turned off.
Always remember to lock your lockers.
Stickers should not be placed on your locker.
Designated locker times.
Student Dining Room 6 people to a table Everyone is responsible to clean on a
rotating basis (tables and sweeping of floor)
Cleaners remain after sections are dismissed
Use an indoor voice -no screaming or shouting
No running, pushing or cutting in lines Please recycle accurately Sign out and get permission in order to
leave SDR Tickets
LatenessThere is only 3 minutes between classesYou must be prepared and in class on timeBring necessary materials to lunch for your
Expressive Arts and/or PE class.
GUMGum has never been allowed at
PennwoodFailure to comply is direct defiance
MiscellaneousNo open drink containers (bottles, H2O,
coffee, etc) or food outside of SDR– not in halls, lockers, classrooms (allergies)
Cameras– not appropriate for hallways, classroom, etc.
NO postings unless authorized & initialed NEVER tape postings to glass
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Resource PeriodArrive on time by the bellCome prepared to work quietlyYou must have a PASS in order to go to
another teacher’s classroom for assistanceGet your pass during the class period where
assistance is needed -- NOT BEFORE RESOURCE PERIOD
Bring a Reading Book with you every day!
Extra-Curricular ActivitiesAthletes are held to higher standards
of behaviorActivities are a privilege, not a right
(for spectators and for athletes)You represent the school, coach,
parents, and yourselfDiscipline may lead to loss of
privilegeAcademic eligibility is required
Community Service Get involved in school activities
Participate in our community service projects
Show respect, take responsibility, be proud of who you are, be kind to others
Have Pennwood Pride!
BE SURE TO RETURNSIGNED FORM BY
Tuesday