Code of Conduct
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General Principles
Kirkwood High School has a long history of excellence and tradition. Throughout the years Kirkwood has seen many outstanding individuals graduate and continue to do extraordinary things for society. As a student of Kirkwood High School, it is important for you to understand this rich history and uphold the high standards of the Kirkwood School District. Our goal is for you to be successful in all the areas of your high school experience. We believe that you are the greatest stakeholder in this vision, and, therefore, need to act responsibly and rise to the challenges set before you. By maintaining high personal standards, working hard, communicating openly with staff members and fellow students, and following the guidelines listed in the following section, you will increase your opportunities for success and continue the traditions of excellence at Kirkwood High School.
There are seven principles that lay the foundation of the code of conduct at Kirkwood High School. If you act according to these guidelines and principles, you will increase your opportunities for personal success and fulfillment in your high school career. The seven principles are:
Act responsibly in your education, decisions, words, and actions.
Act in a way that best represents your school, parents, community, and self to promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
Be active in your school and community.
Maintain and balance your academics, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement while always giving your best effort.
Support your fellow students and their activities.
Respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the choices and rights of others.
Demonstrate respect and consideration for school property, the property of others, and all people within Kirkwood High School
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EACH TEACHER ESTABLISHES THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR HIS OR HER CLASSROOM. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO OBSERVE THOSE RULES AND TO RESPOND PROMPTLY AND APPROPRIATELY TO THE DIRECTION OF YOUR TEACHER. REMEMBER. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THE SAME PURPOSE, TO HELP ONE ANOTHER SUCCEED AND LEARN TO EACH PERSON'S GREATEST POTENTIAL- AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! |
DEFINITIONS OF CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
If you violate the rules of Kirkwood High School certain consequences will follow to help you make the decision to learn from your mistakes and change behavior that may be hindering your academic success. The specific consequences will be determined based on severity and/or frequency of the offense.
DETENTION
The only activity permitted during detention is silent study. Students will receive greater consequences for talking, playing, or sleeping.
Morning detention will be held from 7:10 - 7:40 a.m. Two morning detentions may be served for one single hour detention.
Afternoon detention will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Extended Detention will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The only activity permitted at detention is silent study. Failure to attend detention may result in a Loss of Privileges and/or In-School Suspension. Work schedules and athletic practices and competitions will not excuse students from detention.
LOSS OF PRIVILEGES (LOP)
As you advance through Kirkwood High School you may receive certain privileges - senior off-campus lunch, student parking, IP, early dismissal, full lunch period, etc. However, you may forfeit these privileges and be assigned to In-School Suspension if these privileges are abused. Failure to report to the designated location and at the designated time may result in an extended In-School Suspension or an Out of School Suspension. Seniors who engage in inappropriate behavior that endangers others or interrupts the educational process, or fail to serve all assigned consequences may lose their senior privileges such as Prom, lunch, Senior Party, and Graduation Exercises.
SUSPENSION
In-School Suspension (ISS)
The length of an in-school suspension may vary from one period to five school days. If you are given a full day of ISS, you must report to the designated location no later than 7:50 a.m. and remain there until the end of school at 2:50. This includes assemblies, pep rallies, etc. The SOLE activity permitted in ISS is silent study. All the provisions listed under "expectations for classroom behavior" apply to In-School Suspension. Failure to comply with these provisions may result in LOP, extended days in ISS, or Out of School Suspension.
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
Students may be suspended from school for serious or chronic infractions. The assistant principals or principal can assign suspension up to 10 days. Recommendations for suspensions over 10 days or expulsion will require a hearing with the superintendent or assistant superintendent.
The principal and staff recognize that a modified approach may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, disability, and understanding and maturity level of students. The following list of consequences represents guidelines for various infractions. For severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose a stronger consequence.
Board Policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions committed by students, which must be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those actions which must be documented in a student's discipline record.
OSS bars a student from participating in any and all activities of KHS or the Kirkwood R -7 School District, such as class, athletics (participation or as audience), dramatic events or concerts (participation or as audience), Junior/Senior Prom or other dances (at KHS or away), Graduation Exercises (participation or audience), or events at other Kirkwood schools, whether elementary or middle school. Further, during the time of a suspension, the student is not permitted on the Kirkwood High School campus or on any school district campus. Note that certain other metropolitan schools ask their students to obtain from the KHS administration notification that our students are in good standing before they will let them participate in their school dances and their prom. In addition, all MSHSAA sanctioned sports activities are closed to students on OSS from their own high school, regardless of which schools are participating in the athletic function. Attendance at such a function while on OSS will cause recommendation for increased OSS at KHS.
Key to Guideline Abbreviation:
OSS Out-of-School Suspension
DET Detention
LOP Loss of Privileges
ISS In-School Suspension
NOTE: Students receiving the services of Special School District or students eligible for special services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are to be disciplined in the same manner as their non-disabled peers, subject to the requirements of Board policy JGF. Board policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions committed by students, which must be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those actions which must be documented in a student's discipline record. A student who commits other acts of misconduct detrimental to the good order and discipline of the school; which are not covered in this handbook, or which vary from the offenses as listed in this book, will face disciplinary consequences to be determined by the appropriate professional staff member or Board of Education, including long term suspension or expulsion.
