Student Responsibilities

On the back of my first newsletter (Learning Notes, Issue 1) I included an edited list of student responsibilities taken from the district's Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook.

It is impossible to list all student responsibilities, but it must be emphasized that lack of responsibility may result in negative consequences for the student.

1. It is your responsibility:
to be prompt to school and to class.
not to be absent from school without parent’s knowledge and consent.
not to leave a classroom without teacher’s permission.
not to leave campus without school permission.

2. It is your responsibility:
to be prepared for class with appropriate materials.
to participate in class activities.
to follow classroom procedures.
to complete assignments, including assigned homework.
to meet proficiency standards.
to progress toward promotion and/or graduation requirements.

3. It is your responsibility:
to demonstrate cooperation and responsible behavior in the classroom and at school activities.
to show respect for staff members, teachers, adult supervisors, classified employees, guest speakers, substitute teachers, and other students.
to learn and carry out the rules and regulations prescribed in the school handbook.
to use proper mannerisms and channels of communication to resolve conflicts.
to respect the property of others.
to be honest.
to use acceptable language.
to show concern for the welfare of the school and student body.
to have pride in one’s work, and the work of others.
to have respect for the differences of others.
not to use rudeness, defiance, or disrespectful words or gestures.

4. It is your responsibility:
to keep the campus clean and free from litter.
to keep the restrooms clean.
to keep the walls of your campus free from writing, carvings, or slogans.
to keep all equipment, lockers, desks, and books free from being defaced or damaged.
to keep loiterers away by reporting them to the proper authorities.
to use school property only when permission is granted.
to follow check-out procedures for school equipment.
to safekeep and use school equipment properly.
to return school equipment promptly and in good condition.

5. It is your responsibility:
to take home all information sheets and printed material.
to return to school all requested forms.
to ask visitors to report to the school office.
to dress and groom appropriately.
not to give false identification nor practice forgery.
not to violate rules and regulations prescribed in the student handbook.