LURAY HIGH SCHOOL - Page County Public Schools

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this as necessary - and take more aggressive disciplinary actions if the improper activities are not student addressed. The Page County Code of Student Conduct states that public display of affection that is unacceptable at school includes "physical contact such as holding hands, kissing, and embracing on school grounds." Consequence - 1 st offense, warning; 2 nd offense, parent contact with administrator; 3 rd offense, 3 days - In-School-Suspension. HAZING - Hazing means to recklessly or intentionally endanger the health or safety of a student or students or to inflict bodily harm on a student or students in connection with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a club, organization, association, fraternity, sorority, or student body regardless of whether the student or students so endangered or injured participated voluntarily in the relevant activity. The principal of any school at which hazing which causes bodily injury occurs shall report the hazing to the Local Commonwealth Attorney. Hazing, as defined above, is a Class 1 misdemeanor which may be punished by confinement in jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500, or both, in addition to any disciplinary consequences which may be imposed under this policy. In addition, any person receiving bodily injury by hazing has a right to sue, civilly, the person or persons guilty thereof, whether adults or infants. See VA Code 18.2-56. Teachers and Coaches will accept the responsibility for recognizing and reporting hazing. All forms of hazing are prohibited including any perceived tradition of initiation. Teachers and coaches are to be diligent in carrying this message to all participants. These behaviors by students or failure to report by staff will have immediate consequences. Minimum Consequences: 5 days out of school suspension In addition, this policy covers not only verbal and written threats, but also any bullying, harassment, and intimidation conveyed by electronic means such as texting, phone messages, and using the internet (instant messaging, MySpace, emails, Facebook, etc.). In addition, this policy covers not only verbal and written threats, but also any bullying, harassment, and intimidation conveyed by electronic means such as texting, phone messages, and using the internet (instant messaging, MySpace, emails, Facebook, etc.). Conduct Outside of School A school board may adopt regulations authorizing the principal or his designee, following oral notice and an opportunity for a hearing to be conducted by the principal or designee, to impose a short-term suspension, as defined in § 22.1-276.01, upon a student who has been charged with an offense involving intentional injury to another student of the school division pending a decision by the division superintendent or his designee as to whether to require that such student attend an alternative education program. (1990, c. 835; 1995, cc. 724, 755, 801; 1998, c. 355; 1999, c. 457; 2000, c. 577, § 22.1-277.1; 2001, cc. 688, 820; 2003, c. 119 STUDENT DRESS Students are expected to dress in a manner consistent with recognition that they have the responsibility to help foster a learning environment promoting health and safety, respect, pride, cohesiveness, as well as of positive regard for discipline and authority. The dress of students reflects the general climate of a school. - 32 -
Students, with the help and approval of parents, know what acceptable attire for school is and school activities; moderation in type and style should be the basic standard. In the judgment of the administration, all students‟ attire must be consistent with accepted school and community standards. Students are expected to dress appropriately to attend Luray High School. Unacceptable dress includes, but is not limited to: 1. clothing that is offensive, lewd, vulgar, obscene, or profane 2. body piercing (except, customary ear piercing) 3. other dress attire which may undermine or compromise the learning environment or distract others from focus on the learning process, or present a safety hazard 4. Wearing of clothes, jewelry, or other apparel or personal belongings that advocate violence, that represent gang activity and/or membership; or that reflect adversely on persons due to race, gender, creed, national origin, physical, emotional, or intellectual abilities. 5. Wearing of shirts or towels on shoulders or around the neck. (This excludes gym or athletic contests.) 6. Any clothing displaying drug, alcohol or tobacco products, or advertisements for such products. 7. Any clothing with references to sex (this includes Big Johnson shirts and similar type clothing). 8. students (male and female) are not permitted to wear any covering on their heads (hats, caps, bandannas, scarves, nets) Caps, hats, and bandannas should not be brought to school 9. Bandanas may not be worn anywhere on one‟s person. 10. gloves in the building 11. shirts must cover shoulders 12. Any backless top or shirt that exposes any part of the midriff or back. 13. clothing that has revealing necklines and sleeve openings will not be permitted.(tank tops, spaghetti straps, straps less than an inch for females) 14. Dresses, shorts, skirts, etc. that are so short as to exceed the limits of good taste for a school setting. 15. Slits and/or cutout areas on skirts, shorts, or pants that are short as to exceed the limits of good taste for a school setting. 16. apparel must cover all under garments 17. sunglasses 18. Intentionally cut or torn garments, including all cut-offs and pants with holes. 19. chains, studded collars, bracelets, and wallet chains 20. mesh type or see-through or scanty apparel *Students will be asked to make appropriate changes if they are found in violation of the dress code. Students unable to make the changes will be placed in ISS the remainder of the school day and students that refuse to make the changes will be suspended out of school for a minimum of 3 days. Repeated offenses will result in 5 and then 10 days O.S.S. if the student refuses to make the changes. FIGHTING (See County Code of Conduct) Fighting will normally result in the student being suspended from school for a minimum of 3 days. - 33 -
Page 1 and 2: PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE I would like to
Page 3 and 4: LURAY HIGH SCHOOL TRADITIONS AND HI
Page 5 and 6: 5. To be placed on the Honor Roll,
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Page 9 and 10: SECURITY AND FEES Students are prov
Page 11 and 12: TELEPHONES The School telephones ar
Page 13 and 14: HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Homebound Ins
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Page 17 and 18: IX. Expulsion X. Restitution before
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Page 21 and 22: SPECIAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES THE
Page 23 and 24: Once a student has accumulated 10 a
Page 25 and 26: Attendance Coordinator to communica
Page 27 and 28: Each school must continue to make a
Page 29 and 30: If a student engages in any of the
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