Respect for Others
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Students are expected to:
A. Walk in the hallways and refrain from pushing, shoving, blocking walkways, or causing disturbances.
B. Show respect for others, building, and grounds. Refrain from any behavior which could injure another person. Do not bring items to school which could be deemed a weapon. Weapons in school - School Board Ruling, June 1995, JFCJ. The possession or use of a weapon, except where authorized by law, shall be prohibited in all school buildings, on or about school grounds, and at all school activities.
C. Refrain from making threats and harassing others. Every member of the school community is entitled to attend school free from harassment, threats or fear.
D. Resolve differences and conflicts in a peaceful manner. Fighting, defined as physical and/or verbal abuse where all parties have contributed to the conflict, either verbally or physically, is prohibited. Students are expected to seek nonviolent means in solving disputes. If physical confrontation is anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator, walking counselor, teacher, staff member or KHS peer helper immediately.
E. Respect for the possessions of others. Taking or using others’ possessions without their knowledge is stealing. Theft by acceptance, possession, purchase, taking and/or transfer of property belonging to another is prohibited. Offenders are subject to legal prosecution.
F. Exhibit good character. Follow guidelines that prohibit sale, transfer or distribution of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, intoxicants or controlled substances. See KHS Chemical Abuse Guidelines in this book. See Board Policy JFCH-R.
G. Use appropriate language at school. Obscenity, obscene gestures, swearing, cursing, whether verbal or written, is considered inappropriate language.
H. Refrain from Hazing and Bullying. Hazing is defined as any action which intentionally creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment and is prohibited at Kirkwood High School. Hazing and Bullying School Board Policy, May 2004, JFCF.
