Shelby CountyCode of Conduct

2014-2015

Cheating – copying another student’s work, and includes both giving and receiving information on an academic assignment.

Plagiarism- the intentional or unintentional use of another person’s words, ideas, or data without providing the proper acknowledgement of the source through quotations, references, or footnotes.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty (Pg. 3)

Fabrication/Falsification – inventing or distorting the origin or content of information used as authority. This includes:

1) citing a source that does not exist2) citing information from a source that does not

actually contain the information that was cited,

3) Listing a bibliography source when the source was neither referenced nor cited in the assignment.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty (Cont’d)

When instances of academic dishonesty have been discovered, typically, either reduced credit or no credit (i.e. a “zero”) will be awarded.

Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school; however, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers.

Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.

Lockers (Pg. 12)

Responsibilities of the student:1) Arrive at school prior to the first bell (7:40)2) Be seated and ready for instruction in each

class before the bell rings.3) Bring to each class those books and materials

necessary to make attendance meaningful.4) Remain in class for the entire class period.

Attendance (Pg. 16-17)

All absences must be explained in writing no later than three days after a student returns to school.

If you have more than twelve absences in a school year, you may be held back.

Only an excused absence permits work to be made up. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the teacher within three days of returning to arrange for make-up work.

Truancy (Pg. 16-18)

Credit for class work is not permitted for students suspended from school.

Truancy (Cont’d)

The school is not responsible for attempting to recover lost or stolen cell phones when students have not properly secured them.

Cell phones cannot be audible during the school day

If a student is found to be using his/her cell phone during the school day, the phone will be taken from the student and given to a school administrator.

Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices (Pg. 21-22)

Students may only use personal technology during school hours when given specific permission to do so by their teacher or a school administrator.

Students are responsible for keeping their device safe while in transit and at school. School staff and/or bus drivers will not be responsible for attempting to recover lost or stolen personal technology when the student has not properly secured it.

Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices (Cont’d)

Male students must wear sleeved garments Female students may wear sleeveless

garments which adequately cover undergarments.

Spaghetti and/or thin-strapped shirts may be worn only if over another T-shirt or if covered by a blouse with sleeves

Dress Code (Pg. 14-15)

Only sleeveless blouses or dresses in which the shoulder is fully covered from the base of the neck to the top of the arm will be considered acceptable.

Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer in front and back. No slits or leg openings may be above mid-thigh.

Dress Code (Cont’d)

Leggings, or other similar garment (i.e. jeggings), should be worn with the appropriate outer garment (i.e. shorts, dress, or skirt) and must be of proper length

Excessively tight leggings or jeggings will not be allowed.

Dress Code (Cont’)

Articles of clothing worn too low, too long, too large, too tight, or too loose are not permitted.

Pajama-style pants, snap aways, and sweatpants are prohibited.

Dress Code (Cont’d)

Class I Violations include:1) Excessive tardies2) Distraction of other students3) Non-Conformity to dress code4) Disruption on a school bus5) Inappropriate public display of affection

Class Violations (Pg. 8-12)

Disciplinary action of a Class I offense:

1) Write up2) Detention3) Parent Contact4) Suspension

Class Violations (Cont’d)

Class II Violations include:1) Defiance or disrespect2) Possession and/or use of tobacco products,

E-cigarettes, lighters, or matches3) Harassing or bullying another student4) Skipping class or school5) Academic dishonesty

Class Violations (Cont’d)

Disciplinary action of a Class II violation:Parental notification AND:1) Detention2) In-school suspension3) Saturday school

Class Violations (Cont’d)

Class III violations include:1) Stealing/Burglary (in or out of school)2) Possession of knife (or any other dangerous

device)3) Fighting4) Obscene/Profane language or gestures5) The misuse and/or abuse of electronic

communication devices (personal or school)

Class Violations (Cont’d)

Disciplinary actions for a Class III violation:Parental contact, law enforcement contact,

AND:Suspension from school and/or bus up to ten

days with possible recommendation for expulsion or referral to alternative school

Class Violations (Cont’d)

Class IV violations include:1) Use, sale, or possession of alcohol or illegal

drugs2) Arson (i.e. setting things on fire)3) Possession or use of a weapon

Class Violation (Cont’d)

Disciplinary action of a Class IV violation:Parental contact, law enforcement contact,

AND:Expulsion from school or referral to

alternative school.

Class Violation (Cont’d)