Student Handbook
2007-2008
DISRUPTIVE OR INTERFERING BEHAVIOR
A disruptive or interfering act shall be defined as, but not limited to, inciting, encouraging, promoting or participating in activities which interfere with the due process of the educational program of the school. The following activities, if accomplished for the purpose of disrupting or interfering with the due process of the educational program, are examples of behavior that will constitute disruptive activities: Sit-ins, Walk-outs, Blockages, Group Violence, Fighting, Disruptive publications, Disrespect or disobedience to school personnel, Harassment and/or intimidation, verbal or physical, of students or school personnel, The use of obscene, lewd or profane language (visual and/or auditory), Theft or inappropriate use of personal or school property.
Administrative response to student misconduct is a matter directly influencing the morale of the entire student body. As such, all student discipline should be based on a careful assessment of the circumstances surrounding each infraction (i.e., the student's attitude, the seriousness of the offense and its potential effect on other students).