STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - the Ravenna School District

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RAVENNA SCHOOL DISTRICTStudent Code of ConductFor Elementary School Children- Revised 4/28/08 -PURPOSEThis document contains regulations governing the conduct of students. It has as its central purpose theprevention of actions interfering with the school program. Every staff member of the Ravenna School District isrequired to enforce this code. Individual schools may develop additional provisions governing school discipline.STUDENTS WITHDISABILITIESConsideration of the Individual Educational Plan (I.E.P.) and the disability shall be made prior to takingdisciplinary action against a special-education student. This does not preclude exclusion from school as a resultof a crisis or an emergency.THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS AND PARENTSStudents and parents have rights that schools must observe, but they must also understand that personalresponsibilities accompany individual rights. Furthermore, the rights of students must be viewed in relationship tothe safety and welfare of all students in the schools. Above all, schools must maintain adequate discipline toconduct a quality educational program. Students do not have the right to interfere with the learning of others.THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESSThere are occasionally circumstances where violation of the Student Code of Conduct are major, and the studentmay be suspended from regular classes for a period of up to ten days. In these cases students and parents willbe afforded those rights as prescribed under due process of law as required by HB421, State of Ohio.EXPECTATIONSStudents have certain responsibilities, both as citizens and as members of the school community. Theseresponsibilities are present whether the student is in the school building or traveling to or from school viatransportation provided by the school district. In order to guarantee these rights, each person must assumeresponsibility for his or her own behavior, and refrain from infringing upon the rights of others.1. Active Participation:Students have the responsibility of actively engaging in the serious business of learning. For example, theymust attend school regularly and be on time. They must remain in class until excused, pay attention toinstructions, complete assignments to the best of their ability, and exert every effort to achieve mastery of thelessons.2. Obedience to Laws and Rules:The laws of society and school rules have been created to guarantee every person's rights. Students mustassume personal responsibility for obedience to these laws and rules.
3. Responsible Exercise of Free Speech and Expression:Students must express opinions in a manner which is not offensive, illegal, obscene, or inconsistent with theeducational goals of the school. The rights of others must be respected, and there can be no interferencewith the orderly educational process.4. Avoidance of Illegal or Dangerous Items:Students must not bring materials or objects prohibited by law or school policy to school or school activities.PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES1. Support school officials in their efforts to develop and maintain well-disciplined schools.2. Teach the child socially acceptable standards of behavior.3. Teach the child to have respect for law, authority, and the rights and property of others.4. Teach the child to be accountable for his/her own actions and help the child to grow and develop into a selfcontrolled,self-disciplined citizen.5. Share the responsibility for student conduct with the school.6. Maintain an active interest in the student's schoolwork and activities.7. Require prompt and regular attendance at school.PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEDiscipline is training which produces a positive and safe learning environment through self-control, positiveinterpersonal relationships and a shared valuing of all individuals. Discipline develops the highest personalstandards of courtesy, decency and honesty. These qualities are modeled by the staff, students and community.Effective disciplinary practices promote self-discipline through logical and consistent consequences.Schools must be places where effective learning can occur. Schools must maintain standards of conduct anddiscipline because students and school personnel have a right to a safe and orderly learning environment.Therefore, students are prohibited from engaging in behaviors, which endanger the safety of others, damageproperty, or interfere with the school program. Unacceptable behaviors are defined in this document as Level 1,Level 2 or Level 3 behaviors. Prompt and effective disciplinary action must be taken to correct these behaviors.When disciplinary actions are necessary, the Ravenna Schools will strive to maintain a constructive approach thatfocuses on positive behavior change and minimizes any interruption of the educational process. (Age andmaturity levels require different types of disciplinary actions. These factors will be considered when correctivemeasures are necessary.)The following are examples of disciplinary options, which may be used:1. Time OutTemporary removal of the student from the classroom to another supervised setting within the school.
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