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School Policies and Procedures

Code of Conduct

Building administrators may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles or during a school-sponsored activity. Suspension or expulsion shall be mandatory for serious violations in a school building or on school property.

  1. Participation in gang-related behavior.
  2. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting to steal school property of value. Page 11
  3. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting to steal private property.
  4. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person except in self-defense.
  5. Commission of any act which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as defined by state law. Expulsion shall be mandatory in accordance with state law except for commission of an act which would be third degree assault. Violation of criminal law which has an immediate effect on the school or on the general safety or welfare of students or staff.
  6. Violation of district policy or building regulations.
  7. Violation of the district’s policy on dangerous weapons in the schools. Expulsion shall be mandatory for carrying, bringing, using or possessing a dangerous weapon without the authorization of the school or school district, in accordance with state law.
  8. Violation of the district’s alcohol use/drug abuse policy. Expulsion shall be mandatory for sale of drugs or controlled substances, in accordance with state law.
  9. Violation of the district’s smoking and use of tobacco policy.
  10. Violation of the district’s policy on sexual harassment.
  11. Throwing objects, outside of supervised school activities, that can cause bodily injury or damage property.
  12. Directing profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward other students, school personnel or visitors to the school.
  13. Engaging in verbal abuse, i.e., name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others that cause disruption of the school program or provoke violence.
  14. Committing extortion, coercion or blackmail, i.e., obtaining money or other objects of value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force.
  15. Lying or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school employee.
  16. Scholastic dishonesty which includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work.
  17. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority including deliberate refusal to obey a member of the school staff.
  18. Behavior while in any school, on school grounds, in a school vehicle or during any school-sponsored activity which is detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other students or school employees.
  19. Repeated interference with the school’s ability to provide positive, safe educational opportunities to other students.

Dress Code

All students are to wear clothing that is clean, safe, and in good repair. It should not detract or disrupt from the instructional procedure of the school. Clothing which bears inappropriate words or pictures is prohibited. Caps or hats are not to be worn in the building and may be confiscated. Clothing must cover all under garments completely and must not be transparent. Shoes must be worn at all times in the classrooms and hallways. Shorts are recommended to have at least a 5-inch inseam. Baker Elementary School will become involved only if the above standards are not met. Clothes that are clearly PROHIBITED at Baker Elementary School are as follows:

  1. Clothing that promotes gangs (such items include but are not limited to: bandannas, sagging pants, eight ball t-shirts, slogans such as East Side, West Side, Homies, and Homeboys).
  2. Clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, or inappropriate gestures.
  3. Clothing that promotes violence, i.e. guns or death, South Park shirts, ICP shirts, etc.
  4. Loose clothing such as basketball-type tank-tops, spaghetti strap tops or pants that sag down, please use belts; sweatpants, sleepwear, etc.
  5. Clothing that exposes or reveals the torso area or low-cut shorts or skirts. Page 13
  6. Clothing with frayed, torn edges, i.e. cutoffs or sleeveless garments torn or cut.
  7. Spandex or Lycra shorts.
  8. Wearing sunglasses.
  9. Clothes with holes or cut-outs or transparent clothing that reveals undergarments.
  10. Wallet chains are not allowed. No chain-type jewelry is allowed.
  11. Caps or hats, head coverings are not allowed to be worn inside the building.
  12. Jewelry and accessories that include studded bracelets, collars, dog collars and chains.
  13. Sleeveless tops that are snug around the shoulder and have at least a 3” wide shoulder strap is acceptable.
  14. No pajamas, slippers or sleepwear.
  15. Students will be asked to change or turn inside-out any clothing that is found to be offensive by an adult.
  16. Students are not allowed to wear clothing with the intended design as outerwear such as jackets, coats, windbreakers and hooded sweatshirts, i.e. hoodies that are “oversized” athletic hoodies are not allowed in the classroom. Hoodies that are considered a part of an “outfit” are deemed permissible upon approval from teacher/administrator. Any clothing that can be used to hide contraband creates a safety hazard. Coates, sweaters, etc., are to be kept in their lockers. If students are cold, sweaters and/or crew neck sweatshirts can be worn.

Electronic Devices

IPods, MP3 players, pagers, games, laser pointers and other electronic equipment are NOT recommended at school, this includes field trips also. Cell phones – while cell phones are sometimes needed for safety concerns, cell phones need to be kept in lockers or back packs and are to be turned off. Cell phones and MP3 players are not to be used during school hours or on school grounds. Staff members are to confiscate prohibited equipment. The first time a student has had electronic equipment confiscated it will be returned at the end of the day. The second infraction will lead to the equipment being returned only to a parent/guardian. If a third infraction of this rule occurs, the school will retain the equipment for the remainder of the year or until the student withdraws from Baker Elementary School. If an appropriate educational need exists for a student(s) to bring such electronic device to school, the student must receive advance administrative approval. Such devices are easy to lose, damage, or have stolen. BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN DEVICES.

Right to Searches

The principal or his/her designee may search a student or a student’s personal possessions on school grounds or during a school activity held off school premises if there is reasonable cause for believing that the student is concealing materials the possession of which is prohibited by Board policy or which are otherwise detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of other students or school personnel.

Regarding searches:

  • Searches shall be made in the presence of an adult witness of the same sex as the student in question.
  • Searches of the person of a student shall be limited to:
    • Searches of pockets, including the student’s exterior clothing.
    • Any object in the possession of the student, including but not limited to a purse, briefcase, backpack, or coat.
    • No strip search can be carried out by any employee.
  • Student desks, lockers, etc. can be searched when the person conducting the search has reasonable suspicion.
  • Anything found during such a search which is dangerous to others or prohibited at the school shall be seized by school personnel. At this point it can be used as evidence in a suspension or expulsion hearing, or it may be turned over to law enforcement personnel.

Substance Policy

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Unacceptable Actions Policy

This policy refers to behavior that is unacceptable under all circumstances at school or school activities and which will result in disciplinary action. As part of the Safe Schools Act, it is critical that our students and staff feel safe at school. No verbal or physical threats towards students or staff will be tolerated at Baker Elementary School. Some examples of a verbal or physical threat are a student saying to a classmate that they are “going to kill them”, or pretending that they are shooting or stabbing someone. These examples are considered to be serious threats and may result in suspension or expulsion from school. Any student who is threatened in this manner is encouraged to report the threat to a school adult immediately.

Vandalism

Vandalism to Baker Elementary School is intolerable. Perpetrators will be prosecuted. When there is any destruction of school property/equipment, the individual(s) will pay for all damages and be suspended from school.

Weapons in School

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Holiday Celebrations

The two holidays observed at Baker Elementary School are Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Participation is voluntary. Students should get teacher permission before bringing treats for a special occasion.

Treats brought from home, must be store bought, individually wrapped items are preferred. Alternative activities will be provided for those students whose parents wish for them not to participate in these events.