Annette Jauron, Principal Michael O'Meara, Assistant Principal ...

Students who feel that they have been harassed or bullied should:
Communicate to the harasser or bully that the student expects the behavior to stop, if the student is comfortable
doing so.
If the student needs assistance communicating with the harasser or bully, the student should ask a teacher,
counselor or principal to help.
If the harassment or bullying does not stop, or the student does not feel comfortable confronting the harasser or
bully, the student should:
Tell a teacher, counselor or principal, write down exactly what happened in an incident report:
What, when and where it happened
Who was involved
Exactly what was said or what the harasser or bully did
Witnesses to the harassment or bullying
What the student said or did, either at the time or later
How the student felt
How the harasser or bullying responded
Consequences for participating in harassment are as follows:
First Offense: A conference with an administrator or counselor, parent contact, and/or the student may be suspended from
school for up to 10 days and/or the student may be recommended for expulsion from school for a semester.
Repeat Offense: A conference with an administrator, counselor, and parent, and/or the student may be suspended from
school for up to 10 days and/or the student may be recommended for expulsion from school.
Threats
All threats of violence, whether verbal, written, or symbolic, against a student or students, staff, visitors, or toward school
facilities are prohibited. All such threats will be promptly investigated upon notice to administration. Law enforcement may be
contacted. Threats issued and delivered away from school and school activities may be grounds for disciplinary action if the
threat impacts the orderly and efficient operation of the school. Students engaging in threatening behavior may face
disciplinary consequences up to and including expulsion from school.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Students who are found cheating, plagiarizing, or infringing upon copyright laws may get a “0" for their work or have alternative
consequences related to the assignment/test and their parents will be notified by the staff. A referral to the assistant principal
may be made and other disciplinary consequences applied depending on the situation.
Appropriate Language
Students are expected to use appropriate verbal, written, and sign language while on school property or at school functions.
First and Second Offenses: Warning. If the profanity is viewed as severe by the administration, the student may be
assigned consequences including suspension.
Third Offense: Student will be suspended, and a conference with one or both parents and an administrator will take place.
If a student directs inappropriate language toward a staff member they may be suspended, parents will be notified,
and the student may be charged with disorderly conduct by the Indianola Police Department. Students continually
violating this policy may be recommended for expulsion.
Appropriate School Attire (Ref. School Board Policy 502.1)
Appropriate school attire does not draw attention to the student, does not disrupt the concentration of other students, nor
disrupts the educational environment.
It is expected that students‟ clothing will ensure adequate coverage from their shoulders to mid-thigh, and
undergarments should not be visible.
Pants and shorts are to be worn at an appropriate level at or above the hips.
Shoes with wheels are prohibited.
Hats, other head coverings, tote bags, cases, purses, and sunglasses are to be taken off when entering the building and
left in lockers during the school day.
Students are not to wear items that are considered potentially dangerous.
All students will be expected to change into appropriate clothes for physical education classes.
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