Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

~STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES~
Student Rights
As a student, you have the right to:
� Receive high-quality academic and student development instruction, communication, student
support, and health services.
� Have parents/guardians or other appropriate people involved in your educational and student
development programs.
� Ask information about MSD policies and procedures, including the right to appeal disciplinary
decisions to the Principal.
� Share and discuss your views and opinions.
� Be respected as a student and a developing person.
� Organize, meet for discussion, and express your thoughts and feelings about any issue with
students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
� Participate in any judicial hearings that involve you.
� Request and expect privacy with regard to your school records in accordance with Federal and
State laws.
� Have access to your records and control over disclosure of your records in accordance with Federal
law.
� Live in a safe and healthy environment.
Student Responsibilities
As a student, you are expected to:
� Understand your role as a learner.
� Know, understand, and ask questions about MSD policies and procedures.
� Respect and obey the MSD rules.
� Accept the consequences for your actions, behaviors, decisions, and choices.
� Accept criticism when you are wrong, and praise when you are right. Develop your skills and
abilities as fully as possible.
� Respect the views and opinions of other people, even when you do not agree.
� Keep your residence hall room clean and do your part to keep the environment around campus and
other areas (lounge, lobbies, school halls, etc.) clean and in good condition.
� Respect other people’s rights and property, including MSD property.
� Respect and value yourself as well as other people.
� Show mature and appropriate behavior on and off campus.
� Represent your school in a positive way by cooperating with others and offering help to those who
need it.
� Improve yourself through participation in class, after school activities, and sports.
� Display self-control and ask for help when necessary.
� Dress appropriately at all times.
� Protect your personal property by keeping your money safe. Give it to a staff member for
safekeeping.
MSD is not responsible for any personal items that are lost or stolen while on school
property or during school sponsored events.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 37