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Student Code of Conduct

Betty Graham Young

Grand Canyon University: EAD 513

March 4, 2020
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Student Code of Conduct

Background

Lakeview School is an alternative program located in urban, Durham, NC. It is designed for

students in grades 3-12 who have a history of chronic misbehavior and/or have received long-

term suspension, short-term suspension, or is incarcerated.

Lakeview School implements seven components to serve the unique needs of its students. Staff

collaborates with students, their families, and agencies that are involved, to develop behavior

intervention plans to help students make a successful transition back to their base school.

Students remain in the program until they have served out their suspension, or until they have

mastered the goals set for proper transition back to their home schools or graduation. Lakeview

School supports each student by employing an organized methodology that capitalize on

educational achievement, encourages continuous learning, and successful skills acquisition for

promotion and effective transitioning.

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Student Code of Conduct Values Statement

I. Introduction

Lakeview School empowers each student utilizing a systematic approach that maximizes

academic potential, promotes life-long learning, and develops skills necessary for re-entry into a

traditional setting. The faculty and staff of Lakeview believe that we must have a positive, safe

environment where adults and students demonstrate mutual respect and trust. Through a

partnership of students, school personnel, parents, and the community, appropriate behavior will

be expected, taught, and reinforced. (Lakeview School).

II. School Values and Expectations

A. Prepared

1. Students will come to school each day with the necessary tools (i.e. pencils,

notebooks, etc.) to complete assignments and other tasks.

2. Students will come to school each day ready to learn.

B. Responsible

1. Students will be held accountable for their actions.

2. Students will be respectful, cooperative, and responsive.

C. Integrity

1. Students will be honest.

2. Students will be kind towards each other and staff.

3. Students will practice self-control

D. Determined

1. Students will be determined to succeed both academically and behaviorally.

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2. Students will be work diligently to gain the necessary skills for successful

transition back to their base schools and or for graduation.

E. Excellence

1. Students will operate in excellence in conduct and in speech.

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Student Code of Conduct Topics and Policies

I. Introduction

PSEL Standard 3 states that effective educational leaders strive for equity of educational

opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student’s academic success

and well-being. There are three principals to consider when developing student code of

conduct policies. The first one includes climate and prevention. The second principal to

consider is expectations and consequences. The third principal to consider is equity and

continuous improvement.

II. Roles and Responsibilities of School Personnel

III. Student Rights and Responsibilities

IV. Dress Code

V. Students with Disabilities

VI. Visitor Information

VII. Grading Policy

VIII. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs

IX. Gang Activity and Paraphernalia

X. Weapons on Campus

XI. Internet Usage

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Narrative

The purpose of a Student Code of Conduct is for the institution of expectations for

students within a specific school. The guidelines written therein should correspond with the

school’s mission and vision. Moreover, the guidelines should also regulate student conduct and

behavior. PSEL Standard 3d states that effective leaders develop student policies and address

student misconduct in a positive, fair, and unbiased manner.

Lakeview School aspires to motivate students to reach their full potential while providing

a safe and positive learning environment that will prepare them to transition to their base school,

move on to college, or in the workforce as productive citizens.

Students have the responsibility to come to school prepared for success and ready to

learn. They should show dignity and mutual respect for one another as well as for staff. Digital

learning is incorporated into all core and most elective courses. There are also credit recovery

classes that several of our students are enrolled in. Therefore, students must follow adhere to the

guidelines set forth related to internet usage. Inappropriate usage includes, but are not limited to

cyberbullying, using someone else’s username or password, intentional abuse, and plagiarism.

Something as simple as the way someone dresses says a lot about who they are and the

depth of their character. Dress code is a very important policy that should be communicated to

students with empathy and sensitivity. Staff should keep in mind that some students lack proper

clothing and that they should be culturally sensitive to those from marginal groups.

PSEL Standard 5a states that effective leaders build and maintain a safe, caring, and

healthy school environment that meets that the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs

of each student. Gang activity such as gang signs, dropping “flags”, and initiating fights are
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prohibited. Lakeview is located in gang territory and many of our students belong to gangs.

School personnel and resource officers should be vigilant and should report these activities to the

proper authority promptly. The use of tobacco, tobacco products, drugs, and alcohol is

prohibited. Lastly, weapons of any kind should not be found on any persons. Violation of the

three policy rules expressed above will result in immediate expulsion.

PSEL Standard 5c states that effective leaders provide coherent systems of academic and

social supports, services, extracurricular activities, and accommodations to meet the range of

learning needs of each student. Teachers and staff should not refuse students’ accommodations

or modifications that are written in their IEP or 504 Plan. Moreover, teachers and staff should be

careful to fulfill the contents written therein. In the case that a student’s IEP is mismanaged or

out of compliance, parents can request due process.

Effective communication and instruction of policies produce desirable results. Staff

members and administration should be firm, fair, and consistent showing no partiality. One

would be surprised at how well students respond to structure.

References

PSEL Standards 3, 3d, 5a, 5c, . Standards-for-Educational-Leaders_2015.pdf. Retrieved from

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Lakeview School Student Code of Conduct. Retrieved from https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/61

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(2014). U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC. A Resource Guide for Improving
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(2015). Virginia Board of Education Student Code of Conduct Policy Guidelines

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(2016). American Educator Fall2016, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p39-39. 1p. Reinforcing Positive
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