Student Handbook - Hoosic Valley Central School

IV. Essential Partners
A. Parents & Guardians
Parents are expected to:
1. Recognize that the education of their children is a joint responsibility of the parents and
the school community.
2. Instill in their child a desire to learn.
3. Ensure that their children attend school regularly and on time. Parents will call the
Attendance Office when their child will be absent and follow up with a written excuse the
day their child returns to school.
4. Ensure that absences are excused in accordance with state and local guidelines
5. Insist that their children be dressed and groomed in a manner consistent with the
student dress code.
6. Help their children understand that in a democratic society appropriate rules are
required to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
7. Know school rules and help their children understand them.
8. Convey to their children a supportive attitude toward education and the district.
9. Help their children deal effectively with peer pressure.
10. Inform their child’s school counselor, when appropriate, of changes in the home situation
that may affect student conduct or performance.
11. Provide a place for study and ensure homework assignments are completed.
12. Exemplify an enthusiastic and supportive attitude toward school and education by
becoming acquainted with their child’s school, its staff, curriculum and activities, and
attending parent-teacher conferences and school functions.
13. Teach their children respect and dignity for themselves, and other students regardless of
actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, or sex, which will
strengthen the child’s confidence and promote learning in accordance with the Dignity for
All Students Act.
B. Teachers
Teachers are expected to:
1. Maintain a classroom climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students regardless of
actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or sex, personal
appearance or attributes, socioeconomic status or life circumstances, with an
understanding of appropriate appearance, language and behavior in a school setting,
which will strengthen students’ self concept and promote confidence to learn.
2. Reflect a personal enthusiasm for teaching and learning and a genuine concern for the
individual student.
3. Dress and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
4. Treat others with respect and model good character.
5. Guide learning activities so students learn to think and reason, assume responsibility for
their actions and respect the rights of others.
6. Be sensitive to the attitudes of the community.
7. Participate in the development of innovative educational programs that will help to
minimize problems of misconduct.
8. Be well informed on procedures and programs directly impacting the student body and
work with the administration by providing support toward workable solutions.
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