School Rules & Behavior Policy

  • Philosophy

    The goal of the Student Behavior Policy is to develop in our students the habits and attitudes that result in responsible behavior and an effective learning environment.
     
    Rights and Responsibilities
    Our staff has the right to:
    • Be treated in a respectful manner
    • Teach without unnecessary disruption
    Our staff accepts the responsibility to:
    • Develop a supportive learning environment
    • Make expectations clear
    • Teach behavior expectations systematically
    • Administer the provisions of the policy in a firm, fair, and consistent manner
    • Provide recognition of responsible behavior
    Our students have the right to:
    • Attend school and pursue their education in a safe and supportive environment
    Our students have the responsibility to:
    • Understand and obey the school rules and expectations
    • Refrain from intentionally causing another person harm or embarrassment
    • Use playground equipment and space in a safe manner
    • Settle conflicts in non-aggressive ways
    Our parents have the right to:
    • Understand and support the school rules and positive and negative consequences
    • Encourage their children to solve conflicts in non-aggressive ways
    • Accept the negative consequences that may be administered by the staff in order for the children to learn appropriate behavior
    • Recognize their children's responsible behavior by allowing appropriate privileges

District Policy on Use of Students in Photos and Video

  • Photos and video footage of students add significantly to the communication value of district and school publications, television productions, and websites. It is the district's desire to share the achievements and recognition earned by students with the broader community. This effort can be aided by the use of photos or video footage showing students involved in the classroom and school-related activities.

    Photos & Video

    Unless notified in writing of an objection by a parent, legal guardian, or student of age 18, photographs and video footage of students and/or names may be posted in district-produced materials including printed publications, television productions, and websites.

    If parents do not wish photographs or videos of their students to be used in these materials, they should complete a Photo/Video Opt-Out form available at school offices or via the link below. Please be aware that opt-out requests are valid for the current school year and must be renewed at the start of the next school year.
     
     
    If an opt-out form is filed, district and school staff members will ALSO request news media not interview your student or film/photograph your student. While local news media typically honor such requests, the district does not have legal authority to prevent your student from talking with media or restricting who media outlets film or photograph. You are encouraged to have a discussion with your student about your wishes should members of the news media request to interview them. 
     
    If photos or videos of students or staff are going to be created, maintained or displayed by a third party where the district or school will not have direct control of the materials, then a written release form is required. Contact the Community Relations Office at (916) 979-8281 to discuss options. 
     

    Photos & Video - Special Education Students and Homeless Students

     
    School and district staff will always seek parent/guardian permission before using a photo that identifies a student receiving special education or homeless services. Permission forms for these situations can also be obtained from school offices or via the link below.
     
     
     
     

    Please contact your school office or the Community Relations Office at (916) 979-8281 if you have any questions about this policy.
Last Modified on January 19, 2023