Surrattsville High School Parent & Student Handbook 2008-2009 

AP 10101 Code of Student Conduct

1 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT SECTION I ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 10101

I. Rights and Responsibilities

A. Student Rights

Prince George’s County Public Schools respects the rights of students

to be treated equally and fairly to ensure that no student is discriminated against based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in the areas of freedom of expression, procedural and due process, personal rights, and access to school programs. All students enrolled in Prince George’s County Public Schools have a right to:

• A free, public education subject to provisions of state law and the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the Maryland State Board

  of Education and the Board of Education of Prince George’s  County.

• An education in a learning environment that is safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning where high standards are stressed.

• Enjoy substantial and meaningful freedom of speech, press, assembly,

  and religion in accordance with PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5150.

• Due process for academic, attendance, and disciplinary measures, as well as other issues which could impact the student’s  ability to receive a free and appropriate education.

• Inspect, review, and seek to amend educational records in accordance

  with The Family Educational Rights of Privacy Act and Administrative Procedure 5125.

• Access to prevention and intervention programs, subject to  budget availability, such as

Conflict Resolution

Counseling

Mediation and/or Peer Mediation

Alternative Educational Programs.

The discipline of students receiving special education services must follow the guidelines of the Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education, which meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

B. Student Responsibilities

Students shall have the responsibility to:

• Help to create and maintain a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.

• Know and obey all county and school rules and regulations relating to student conduct and achievement.

• Come to school each day on time and ready to learn.

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2 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT SECTIONS I, II ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 10101

• Present the school with a parent/guardian note for absences.

• Work to achieve potential in all academic and extracurricular activities.

• Obey all instructions from all school employees in a positive and respectful manner.

• Ask questions to ensure understanding.

• Dress in accordance with the dress code for school and school functions.

• Accept responsibility for their actions.

• Maintain appropriate conduct as representatives of the school system when participating in or attending school sponsored extracurricular events and uphold the highest standards of conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship.

• Utilize school resources to develop appropriate problem solving skills.

• Respect constituted authority, which includes not only obeying school rules and  regulations, but also conforming to the laws of the community, state, and nation.

• Reflect respect and consideration for the personal and propertyrights of others and understand the need for cooperation with all members of the school community.

• .Bring to school only those items and materials which are appropriate for the instructional program

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