Pennsbury Student Conduct Policy Assemblies

1. Pennsbury Student Conduct Policy Assemblies Pennwood Middle School

2. Conduct Policy page1 • Is the same throughout the district • Is officially adopted by the Board of School Directors • Is based on Respect, Responsibility, Courtesy, Safety, and the Importance of the Learning Process • Is in place to help ensure that all students are treated fairly - by the school and by each other • Return signed form from back of book on Tuesday

3. Conduct Policy Continued Page 1-2 • Not an exhaustive list • Expectations • in loco parentis • respect for personnel, property • not to interfere with learning • to treat others in the same way that you would like to be treated. • to be responsible for your own behavior whether by yourself or in a group • to help students solve problems

4. Attendance page 2-5 • Required by law to attend school • Excuse cards – legal document and must be returned in 3 days • Sign In in office when late to school • Doctor’s note required after 3 days • Leaving early - parent MUST come in to school to pick you up, bring note to school, blue card • Educational Trips – only 1 a year and you need to bring in a note to get a Blue Card (5 days only) • NOT permitted to stay after school if unsupervised

5. Dress Code page 5-6 • Inappropriate clothing is prohibited • No hats, headcoverings, bandanas, or sweatbands • No tank tops, belly shirts, spaghetti straps, halters, shrinks, or off the shoulder shirts • No shower shoes, flip-flops, all sandals must have a strap (safety) “Securely fastened to the foot” • No excessively revealing, short or tight clothing • No tattered, frayed, holes, or slits • All Shorts and Skirts are to be mid-thigh • NO writing on backside of shorts, pants, and sweatpants • NO Pajama, lounge pants, or sleepwear • Underwear must be completely covered • Belts must be in the belt loops

6. Dress Code page 4-5 • Outdoor clothing (coats and heavy jackets) go into your locker when you arrive to school. • No headsets or Ipods at all in school (put them in your backpack before you enter) Discipline Procedures 1st Offense: Will need to change clothes (parent contacted) 2nd Offense: After school detention and change 3rd Offense: 2 hour detention and change Administrators make all final decisions

7. Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Electronic Devices page 6-9 • ABSOLUTELY NONE! • No prescription or over the counter meds • No Drugs, “Look Alike Drugs” or Drug Paraphernalia • Cell phones –OFF & IN LOCKER or confiscated • Tobacco - fine $128.00 & suspension for possession • eReaders – may be used but only for reading purposes (No Games or Music!). Permission slip needed. • SUSPENSION - POLICE - FINES - POSSIBLE EXPULSION or ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

8. Endangering Acts page 9-13 • Physical Attacks • Fighting • Weapons • Threats • Laser pointers • False Alarms/911 Calls • School Buses • Safety Violations • RUNNING • No skates, skateshoes, skateboards, scooters • Theft (gym) • Vandalism • Graffiti – 3rd degree felony • Hall Tickets/SDR School Discipline and/or the Police

9. Harassment page 13-15 • Electronic, written, verbal and visual comments, physical act or discrimination of any type • “Don’t make someone else feel bad in order to make yourself feel cool.” • Do not retaliate • Use Help Box, Counselors and teachers, Mrs. Medaglia, Mrs. Polyak, Mr. Majikas or Mrs. Steckroat • Always confidential! • Talk with your parents - Don’t be a victim!

10. Bullying/Cyberbullying page 13-15 • Intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act • Directed at another student(s) in school or on school property. • Interferes with education, creates a threatening environment, or disrupts the operation of the school • Computer/phone use should always appropriate • Do not retaliate • Let an adult know at school or at home • Don’t be a VICTIM! • Recommendation to parents for Cyberbullying is to contact the police.

11. Search and Seizure page 16-17 • No expectation of privacy in lockers or other storage areas • Personal search at anytime with reasonable suspicion • Canine search – lockers, classrooms containing personal belongings (not students)

12. OTHER STUFF • No open drink containers (bottles, H2O, coffee, etc) or food outside of SDR– not in halls, lockers, classrooms (allergies) • No balloons (locker decorations) • Show respect, take responsibility, be proud of who you are, be kind to others • Cameras– not appropriate for hallways, classroom, etc. • NO postings unless authorized & initialed • NEVER tape postings to glass • NO stickers inside or outside of lockers

13. Student Dining Room • 6 people to a table • Everyone is responsible to clean on a rotating basis (tables and sweeping of floor) • Cleaners remain after sections are dismissed • Use an indoor voice -no screaming or shouting • No running, pushing or cutting in lines • Please recycle accurately • Sign out and get permission in order to leave • SDR Tickets

14. School Behaviors • Any disruption or disrespect will not be tolerated! • This includes to : Teachers Peers Guest Teachers Aides Custodians Student Dining Room Staff Secretaries…… Anyone who is in the building!

15. Lateness • There is only 3 minutes between classes • You must be prepared and in class on time • Bring necessary materials to lunch for your Expressive Arts and/or PE class.

16. GUM • Gum has never been allowed at Pennwood • Failure to comply is direct defiance

17. Resource Period • Arrive on time by the bell • Come prepared to work quietly • You must have a PASS in order to go to another teacher’s classroom for assistance • Get your pass during the class period where assistance is needed -- NOT BEFORE RESOURCE PERIOD • Bring a Reading Book with you every day!

18. Extra-Curricular Activities • Athletes are held to higher standards of behavior • Activities are a privilege, not a right (for spectators and for athletes) • You represent the school, coach, parents, and yourself • Discipline may lead to loss of privilege • Academic eligibility is required

19. BE SURE TO RETURNSIGNED FORM BYTuesday