Code of Student Conduct
- Discipline Guidelines
Code of Student Conduct
In compliance with MS Code §37-11-55, the OSSD BOT has adopted the following code of student conduct. The code of conduct will be made available to all teachers, school personnel, students, and parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year. The code of conduct includes specific grounds for disciplinary action; procedures to be followed for acts requiring discipline; and an explanation of the responsibilities and rights of students with regard to attendance, respect for persons and property, knowledge and observation of rules of conduct, the right to learn, free speech and student publications, assembly, privacy and participation in school programs and activities.
Students and parents are encouraged to read and develop a thorough understanding of the details presented in this document. In order to deter and minimize violations of this code of conduct, a need for a cooperative relationship exists between students, parents, and school officials. The responsibilities of each are listed below:
Parents/Guardians
- Keep in regular communication with the school concerning their child's conduct and progress.
- Make efforts to ensure that their child is in daily attendance; report and explain any absence.
- Provide their child with the resources needed to complete class work.
- Assist their child in being well groomed and in compliance with personal appearance regulations.
- Bring to the attention of school authorities any problem or condition which affects their child in the school community.
- Discuss report cards and work assignments with their child.
- Care for their child's physical well-being.
Students
- Attend all classes daily and on time.
- Be prepared for class with proper materials.
- Be respectful to all individuals and property.
- Conduct himself /herself in a safe and responsible manner.
- Be well-groomed and in compliance with personal appearance regulations.
- Be responsible for his/her own work.
- Abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the school and individual classroom teachers.
Schools
- Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Exhibit an attitude of respect for students and parents.
- Plan inclusive instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Keep an open line of communication between themselves, students, and parents.
See OSSD BOT Policy JCB - Code of Conduct.
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