St. Johns County School District Student Code of Conduct

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St. Johns County

School District

Student Code of Conduct

2022-23

Student Code of Conduct Page 2

Student Code of Conduct Page 3

TableofContents

GuidingPrinciplesandMissionStatement……………………………………..………………………………………..5

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DistrictOfficeandSchoolPhoneDirectory……………….…..………………………………………………………….6

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Introduction..............................................................................................................................................10

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Section1:StudentRightsandResponsibilities

Safe,PositiveandReceptiveLearningEnvironment.....................................................................11

Attendance.....................................................................................................................................11

Counseling......................................................................................................................................11

Curriculum.....................................................................................................................................12

FreeSpeech/Expression.................................................................................................................12

Grades............................................................................................................................................12

PrivacyandPropertyRights...........................................................................................................13

StudentRecords.............................................................................................................................13

ParticipationinExtracurricularActivities......................................................................................13

StudentDressCode.......................................................................................................................13

StandardsofConductforStudentsTransportedbySchoolBus....................................................15

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Section2:StudentAttendance

Attendance.....................................................................................................................................18

ReportingAbsences.......................................................................................................................18

PlannedAbsences..........................................................................................................................19

Make‐UpWork...............................................................................................................................19

Truancy..........................................................................................................................................19

Tardiness........................................................................................................................................20

Driver’sLicense..............................................................................................................................20

ReleasingStudentsfromSchool....................................................................................................20

GrantingPermissiontoLeaveSchoolGrounds..............................................................................21

ExemptionfromRegularSchoolAttendance.................................................................................21

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Section3:SchoolHealth

IllnessinSchool..............................................................................................................................22

School‐EntryHealthExaminationsandImmunizations.................................................................22

PrescriptionandNon‐PrescriptionMedicine................................................................................22

AdministrationofNarcoticsforPainManagement.......................................................................22

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Section4:StudentDiscipline

Overview........................................................................................................................................23

ProgressiveDiscipline....................................................................................................................23

StudentAthletes............................................................................................................................23

PossessionofAlcohol,TobaccoandDrugs....................................................................................24

PrescriptionandNon‐PrescriptionMedicine................................................................................25

Contraband……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….26

SearchandSeizure.........................................................................................................................26

CanineInspectionsandMetalDetectors……………………………………………………………………………………26

PortableBreathTest......................................................................................................................26

CellPhonesandWirelessCommunicationDevices.......................................................................27

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InstructionalTechnology...............................................................................................................27

BullyingandHarassment...............................................................................................................27

Hazing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28

DatingViolenceandAbuse............................................................................................................28

ZeroTolerance...............................................................................................................................28

WeaponsProhibited......................................................................................................................28

LegalNotices‐FloridaStatute1006.07.........................................................................................29

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Section5:LevelsofDiscipline

LevelI.............................................................................................................................................31

LevelII............................................................................................................................................32

LevelIII...........................................................................................................................................34

LevelIV...........................................................................................................................................36

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Section6:ProceduresRelatingtoDisciplinaryAction

ProceduresforSuspension............................................................................................................39

ReviewandAppealofOut‐of‐SchoolSuspension……………………………………………………………….........39

ProceduresforPlacementinanAlternativeSchool......................................................................40

ProceduresforAppealofAlternativeSchoolPlacement..............................................................40

Expulsion........................................................................................................................................40

DisciplineProceduresforStudentswithDisabilities.....................................................................41

ProceduresforFelonySuspension.................................................................................................42

AppealsofOtherDisciplinaryAction………………………………………………………………………………………….42

DisruptiveStudentsandStaffIntervention...................................................................................42

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Section7:Miscellaneous

SchoolAttendanceZonesandStudentAssignment......................................................................43

AdministrativeAssignmenttoanAlternativeSchool....................................................................44

EducationRecords‐DirectoryInformation...................................................................................44

EducationRecords‐NoticeofRights.............................................................................................45

EducationRecords‐DivorcedorUnmarriedParents....................................................................46

EducationRecords‐NameChange................................................................................................46

DiscriminationProhibited………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46

GrievanceProcedureforStudentsAllegingUnlawfulDiscrimination

orSexualHarassment...........................................................................................................46

HomelessStudents........................................................................................................................49

NotificationofSocialSecurityNumberCollectionandUse...........................................................49

PledgeofAllegiance………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….………..49

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Section8:Student‐AthleteCodeofConduct

IntroductiontoArizonaSportsAccord‐PursuingVictorywithHonor.........................................50

ParentandStudent–AthleteContractRequirement……………….………………………………………………...50

ProhibitedConduct.......................................................................................................................51

DisciplinaryProcedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………52

ResponsesandSanctions………………………………………………………………………………………………………....52

ParticipationPenaltyChart...........................................................................................................54

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Section9:AcceptableUseProcedures(AUP)

Excerpt.......................................................................55

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FormstobecompletedandreturnedtoschoolbyStudentAthletes:

PursuingVictorywithHonorParentContract.................................................................57

PursuingVictorywithHonorStudent‐AthleteContract..................................................59

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FormtobecompletedandreturnedtoschoolbyALLstudents:

Parent/StudentAcknowledgement..................................................................................62

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St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict

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GuidingPrinciples

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Webelievethat….

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 Trustworthiness,respect,responsibility,fairness,caringandcitizenshipareessentialtothewell‐

beingofindividualsandsociety.

 Allindividualshaveintrinsicvalue.

 Everyindividualcancontributesomethingofworthtosociety.

 Individualsareresponsibleandaccountablefortheirchoicesanddecisions.

 Inordertogrowandthrive,individualsneedcaringrelationshipsandanurturingenvironment.

 Supportivefamilyrelationshipsarethefoundationofthecommunity.

 High expectations lead to higher performance which, in turn, empowers the individual and

strengthenssociety.

 Continuouslearningisalifelongprocessthatisessentialtoaproductiveandenrichedlife.

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The St. Johns County School District is recognized throughout Floridaforitsexceptionalacademics,

innovativeprogramming,studentaccomplishments,andprofessionalstaff.Thedistrict’ssuccessisdueto

itscommitmenttobothexcellenceinacademicsandcharacterdevelopment.

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TheSixPillarsofCharacter(Trustworthiness,Respect,Responsibility,Fairness,CaringandCitizenship)are

foundintheDistrict’sCoreValues.Individualworthandhighexpectationsforallstudentsarealsopartof

thisvaluesystem.

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St.JohnsCountyschoolsandorganizationshavecometogetherwithacommonapproachinaneffortto

saychildrenmatter,valuesmatter,charactermattersandacademicexcellencemattersinourcommunity

andinourcountry.TheseprinciplesareembodiedintheDistrict’svisionaryMissionStatement.

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MissionStatement

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TheSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictwillinspiregoodcharacterandapassionforlifelonglearninginall

students,creatingeducatedandcaringcontributorstotheworld.

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DistrictOffice

PhoneDirectory

Directory Information Switchboard (904) 547-7500

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www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

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AcademicServices 547‐7520 InstructionalServices:Secondary 547‐7558

Athletics 547‐7583 InstructionalTechnology 547‐3920

BoardMembers 547‐7510 MediaServices 547‐4864

Curriculum 547‐7503 OperationalServices 547‐7670

ESOL 547‐8924 PublicRelations 547‐7517

ExceptionalStudentEducation 547‐7672 RiskManagement 547‐7554

Facilities&NewConstruction 547‐8150 SchoolImprovement 547‐8911

Planning and Governmental

Relations

547‐7680 SchoolServices 547‐7583

FoodServices 547‐8931 StudentRecords 547‐7137

Full‐ServiceSchools 547‐7797 StudentServices 547‐7797

GuidanceandProgramsofChoice 547‐7754 Superintendent 547‐7502

HeadStart 547‐8965 TitleIServices 547‐8928

HealthServices 547‐7693 Transportation 547‐7810

HumanResources 547‐7600 Volunteers 547‐3945

InstructionalServices:

Elementary

547‐7541 VoluntaryPre‐KPrograms 547‐8954

Innovation&Equity 547‐3964  

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DirectoryofSchools

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ElementarySchools

CrookshankElementary

1455NorthWhitneyStreet

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐7840

CunninghamCreekElementary

1205RobertsRoad

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐7860

DurbinCreekElementary

4100RaceTrackRoad

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐3880

W.D.HartleyElementary

260CaciqueDrive

St.Augustine,Florida32086

547‐8400

HickoryCreekElementary

235HickoryCreekTrail

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐7450

R.B.HuntElementary

125MagnoliaDrive

St.Augustine,Florida32080

547‐7960

JulingtonCreekElementary

2316RaceTrackRoad

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐7980

KetterlinusElementary

67OrangeStreet

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐8540

OtisMasonElementary

207MasonManateeWay

St.Augustine,Florida32086

547‐8440

OceanPalmsElementary

355LandrumLane

PonteVedraBeach,Florida32082

547‐3760

OsceolaElementary

1605OsceolaElementaryRoad

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐3780

PalenciaElementary

355PalenciaVillageDrive

St.Augustine,Florida32095

547‐4010

PicolataCrossingElementary

2675PacettiRoad

St.Augustine,Florida32092

547‐4160

PV/PVRawlingsElementary

630A‐1‐ANorth

PonteVedraBeach,FL32082

547‐3821

SouthWoodsElementary

4750StateRoad206,West

Hastings,Florida32033

547‐8610

TimberlinCreekElementary

555PineTreeLane

St.Augustine,Florida32092

547‐7400

TheWebsterSchool

420NorthOrangeStreet

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐3860

WardsCreekElementary

6555StateRoad16

St.Augustine,Florida32092

547‐8730

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K‐8Schools

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FreedomCrossingAcademy

1365ShetlandDrive

SaintJohns,FL32259

547‐4230

LibertyPinesAcademy

10901RussellSampsonRoad

SaintJohns,FL32259

547‐7900

MillCreekAcademy

3750InternationalGolfParkway

St.Augustine,FL32092

547‐3720

PalmValleyAcademy

2135PalmValleyRoad

PonteVedra,FL32081

547‐4200

PatriotOaksAcademy

475LongleafPineParkway

SaintJohns,FL32259

547‐4050

PineIslandAcademy

805PineIslandRoad

St.Augustine,FL32095

547‐4303

ValleyRidgeAcademy

105GreenleafDrive

PonteVedra,FL32081

547‐4090

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MiddleSchools

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FruitCoveMiddle

3180RaceTrackRoad

StJohns,Florida32259

547‐7880

AliceB.LandrumMiddle

230LandrumLane

PonteVedraBeach,Florida32082

547‐8410

MurrayMiddle

150NorthHolmesBlvd.

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐8470

PacettiBayMiddle

245MeadowlarkLane

St.Augustine,Florida32092

547‐8760

GambleRogersMiddle

6250US1South

St.Augustine,Florida32086

547‐8700

SebastianMiddle

2955LewisSpeedway

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐3840

SwitzerlandPointMiddle

777GreenbriarRoad

St.Johns,Florida32559

547‐8650

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HighSchools

BartramTrailHighSchool

7399LongleafPineParkway

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐8340

BeachsideHighSchool

200GreatBarracudaWay

St.Johns,Florida32259

547‐4401

CreeksideHighSchool

100KnightsLane

St.John,Florida32259

547‐7300

PedroMenendezHighSchool

600StateRoad206West

St.Augustine,Florida32086

547‐8660

AllenD.NeaseHighSchool

10550RayRoad

PonteVedra,Florida32081

547‐8300

PonteVedraHighSchool

460DavisParkRoad

PonteVedra,Florida32081

547‐7350

St.AugustineHighSchool

3205VarellaAve.

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐8530

St.JohnsTechnicalHighSchool

2970CollinsAvenue

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐8500

TocoiCreekHighSchool

11200StJohn’sParkway

St.Augustine,FL32092

547‐4260

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AlternativeSchools

The Gaines Alternative and

Transition Schools at The Evelyn B.

HamblenCenter

OneChristopherStreet

St.Augustine,Florida32084 547‐8560

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Post‐SecondarySchools

FirstCoastTechnicalCollege

2980CollinsAvenue

St.Augustine,Florida32084

547‐3282

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CharterSchools

St.JohnsCommunityCampus(ARC)

2165ArcDrive

St.Augustine,Florida32084

824‐7249

TherapeuticLearningCenter

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2109ArcDrive

St.Augustine,Florida32084

824‐8932

St.AugustinePublicMontessori

7WilliamsStreet

St.Augustine,Florida32084

342‐5350

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St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict

2022‐2023

StudentCodeofConduct

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INTRODUCTION

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WiththeSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictMissionStatementinmind,theStudentCodeofConductwas

developedtohelpDistrictstudents,parents,facultyandstaffunderstandtheguidelinesformaintaininga

safe and orderly learning environment.  In addition, all District students and staff are charged with

modelingthecharacteristicsofcitizenship,charactereducationandliteracy.Eachschooldevelopsitsown

rulesandexpectationsforstudentconductbasedontheDistrict‐wideStudentCodeofConduct.

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ThisCodeappliestoallDistrictstudentsinpre‐kindergartenthroughgrade12,includinghighschooland

school‐age students attending either a technical center in a dual‐enrollment program or a community

schoolprogramforhighschoolcredit.Itappliestostudents:

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 Whileonschoolgrounds

 WhilebeingtransportedbySchoolDistricttransportation

 Duringschool‐sponsoredevents,suchasfieldtrips,athleticfunctionsandsimilaractivities.

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WhilestudentsmaybedisciplinedforinfractionsasprovidedinthisStudentCodeofConduct,therealso

maybelawenforcementconsequencesforactsofmisconductthatviolatethelaw.

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This Student Code of Conduct is based upon the School Board's rules governing student conduct and

discipline.Itincludes:

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 Rulesofconduct

 Specificgroundsfordisciplinaryaction

 Procedurestobefollowedindisciplinaryactions

 Anexplanationoftherightsandresponsibilityofstudentswithregardtoattendance,respectfor

person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.

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RequiredrevisionsmadetotheSchoolBoardapproved2022‐2023StudentCodeofConductwillbemade

availableontheSchoolDistrict’swebsite,atwww.stjohns.k12.fl.us

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IMPORTANTNOTE:INFORMATIONREGARDINGFORMSWHICHMUSTBERETURNEDBEGINSON

PAGE56.FORMSMUSTBESIGNEDBY STUDENT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN ANDRETURNEDTO

STUDENT’SSCHOOL. 

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SECTION1

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STUDENTRIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIES

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ItistheintentoftheStudentRightsandResponsibilitiessectionofthisCodethatstudentsunderstandthat

individualrightsinvolveassociatedresponsibilitiesandthatindividualrightsmustbeviewedinrelationship

tothehealth,safety,andwelfareofthemajorityofstudentswithin each school.In each school, the

principalisresponsiblefortheorderlyschooladministration,operationandinstructionalleadershipunder

thesupervisionoftheSuperintendent,inaccordancewithrulesandregulationsoftheSchoolBoard.The

facultyandstaffshallassistintheorderlyoperationoftheschoolandassuretherightsofstudents.

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1. Safe,PositiveandReceptiveLearningEnvironment

StudentRights

 Toattendschoolinapositivelearningenvironment.

 Tohaveschoolstaffwhoarereceptivetostudentneedsandconcerns.

 Tobesafefromcrime,violence,intimidation,bullying,harassment,racismandother

discriminationintheschool.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Tomaintaindecorumthatenhancesapositivelearningenvironment.

 Toexpressneedsandconcernsinanappropriatemanner.

 ToknowandobeyDistrictandschoolbehavioralexpectationsandtoreportunsafe

situationstoschoolorlawenforcementpersonnel.

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2. Attendance

StudentRights

 TobeinformedofSchoolBoardpoliciesandschoolrulesaboutabsenteeism and

tardiness.

 Toappealadecisionaboutanabsence.

 Tomakeupclassworkinareasonableamountoftimeafteranexcusedabsence.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Toattendclassesdailyandbeontime.

 Toexplainordocumentthereasonforanabsence.

 Torequestmake‐upworkafteranabsenceandtocompleteitinareasonableamount

oftime.

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3. Counseling

StudentRights

 Tobeinformedaboutschoolguidanceservices.

 Tohaveaccesstoindividualandgroupcounseling.

 Torequestcounseling.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Touseguidanceservicesforeducationalandpersonalimprovement.

 Toscheduleguidanceappointmentsaheadoftime,exceptinemergencies.

 Toworkcooperativelywithallschoolstaff.

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4. Curriculum

StudentRights

 Tohaveequaleducationalopportunityinacademicandextracurricular programs,

withinreasonablelimits.

 Toreceivecoursedescriptions.

 Tolearnfromcompetentteachersinanatmospherefreefrombiasandprejudice.

 Totakepartinbasicskillsprograms.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Torequestacademicandextracurricularprogramsconsistentwithability.

 Toaskforhelpfromschoolstaffinchoosingcourses.

 To cooperate with teachers and contribute to an atmosphere free from bias and

prejudice.

 Tomakeeveryefforttomasteracademicstandards.

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5. FreeSpeech/Expression

StudentRights

 To express views through speaking and writing without being obscene, disruptive,

slanderousorlibelous.

 Toparticipateinpatrioticobservances.

 Tohavethefreeexerciseofreligiousbeliefsasguaranteedbylaw.

 Toassemblepeaceablyonschoolgroundswhilefollowingfederal,stateandlocallaw

andschoolrules.

 Tohelpdevelopanddistributepublicationsaspartoftheeducationalprocess.

 To be protected from sexual harassment and all other forms of bullying and

harassment.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Torespecttherightofotherstoexpresstheirviews.

 Tobehaverespectfullyduringpatrioticobservances.

 Torespectthereligiousbeliefsofothers.

 Toplan,getapprovalforandconductactivitiesthatareconsistentwiththeschool’s

goals.

 To follow the rules of responsible journalism under the guidance of an advisor,

includingseekingcompleteinformationabouttopicsandrefrainingfrompublishing

libelous,obsceneordisruptivematerial.

 Torefrainfromsexualharassmentandallotherformsofbullyingandharassment.

6. Grades

StudentRights

 Toreceiveateacher’sgradingstandardsatthebeginningoftheyearorsemester.

 Tobenotifiedoffailure/potentialfailurewhenworkisunsatisfactory.

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StudentResponsibilities

 Tolearnaboutgradingstandards.

 Tomeetacademicstandardsinlinewithabilityandtomakeeveryefforttoimprove

unsatisfactorywork.

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7. PrivacyandPropertyRights

StudentRights

 Tohaveprivacy ofpersonalpossessionswithin thelimitationsprescribedbySchool

Boardrulesandpolicies.

 Tohavepersonalpropertyrightsrespected.

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StudentResponsibilities

 ToobeylawsandSchoolBoardrulesagainstbringingprohibitedsubstancesofanykind

toorpossessingthematschoolorschoolactivities.

 Torealizetheschoolisnotresponsibleforstudents’personalproperty.

 Torespectothers’personalproperty.

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8. StudentRecords

StudentandParentalRights

 Toinspectastudent’srecordsandchallengeinaccurateentries.

 Tobeprotectedfromunlawfuldisclosureofstudentrecordsandinformation.



StudentandParentalResponsibilities

 Toprovidetheschoolwithaccurateinformationthatcouldhelpinmakingeducational

decisions.

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ParentalRightsunderSchoolBoardRule5.24

 Toinspectinstructionalmaterials.

 Toconsenttotheirstudentsubmittingtoasurvey,analysis,orevaluation,ifpertaining

toamatterlistedinSchoolBoardPolicy5.24:ParentalAccesstoInformation.

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9. ParticipationinExtracurricularActivities

Inordertoparticipateinextracurricularactivities(includingathleticprograms),studentsmust

adheretoSchoolBoardrules,schoolrulesandapplicablelaw.Itisimportantforstudentsto

understand that the behavioral expectations placed upon them by the school can extend

beyondtheclassroomandschoolcampus.Participationinextracurricular activities is a

privilege.Theschooladministrationmayrestrictastudent’sextracurricularactivityprivileges

in connection with poor attendance, repeated tardiness, and/or disciplinary action

administeredunderSection4,orwheninthejudgmentanddiscretionoftheadministration

suchrestrictionsareinthebestinterestofthestudentortheschool.

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10. StudentDressCode

Theprimaryresponsibilityforastudent’sattireresideswiththestudentandtheirparent(s)or

guardian(s).TheSt. JohnsCountySchoolDistrictexpectsstudentstodressinawaythatis

appropriate for the school day or any school sponsored event. Student dress code

requirements reflect fair, equitable, and consistent practices for all students, while

contributingtoasafeandpositiveschoolclimate.

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InaccordancewithstatutoryrequirementF.S.1006.07(studentsareprohibitedfromwearing

clothingthatexposesunderwearorthatexposesbodypartsinanindecentorvulgarmanner)

enforcementwillfocusonpositiveguidancewithoutembarrassmenttothestudentandshould

notdisrupttheeducationalprocess.

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AllStudents

 Personalattiremaybeinthestyleoftheday.Clothing,piercings and accessories

displayingprofanity,violence,discriminatorymessages,sexuallysuggestivephrases,

phrasesorsymbolsofalcohol,tobaccoordrugsisunacceptable.

 Gang graffiti will not be drawn or worn on backpacks, notebooks, folders, papers,

clothing or any other objectoronthebodyofanystudentorperson on school

property.

 Pajamasshallnotbewornasexteriorclothingoncampus.

 Headgear,includingbutnotlimitedto,caps,hats,bandanasand/orsunglassesshall

notbewornindoorsoncampusunlesspermittedbyschooladministrationforreligious

ormedicalreasons.Studentsmaywearsunglasses,hats,orothersun‐protectivewear

whileoutdoorsduringschoolhours.

 Clothingmustcoverareasfromonearmpittotheotherarmpit,downtothemid‐thigh.

Topsmusthaveshoulderstrapsandbelongenoughtoadequatelycoverthewaistline

andnotexposethemidriff.

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 Studentsmustwearshoesthataresafeandappropriateforthelearningenvironment.

Middleschoolandelementaryschoolstudentsmustwearshoesthathaveabackor

strapontheheel.Highschoolstudentsmaywearbacklessshoes.Bedroomslippers

areprohibited.

 See‐through or mesh garments must be worn with opaque clothing over it or

underneaththatmeetsthestandardforclothingcoverage.

 Ripsortearsinclothingabovethemid‐thighmustnotexposeskin.

 Any student who attends First Coast Technical College must follow dress code

regulationsestablishedbyeachoccupationaldepartmentofFCTC(i.e.,safetyclothing,

protectivegarments,andbusinessattire).

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EnforcementandWaiver

 Enforcementwillfocusonpositiveguidancewithoutembarrassmenttothestudent

andshouldnotdisrupttheeducationalprocess.

 Theprincipalsordesigneeswilldeterminetheappropriatenessofattireinconjunction

withthecurrentdresscodepolicy.Nothingintheseguidelinesshallbeconstruedto

pre‐empt the principal’s authority to act in specific cases when, in the principal’s

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judgment and discretion, a student’s attire threatens to disrupt the educational

processorthegoodorderanddisciplineoftheschoolorisotherwiseinappropriate.

 Forspecialeventsandoccasions(spirtweeks,athleticcontests,etc.)principalsmay

modifythispolicyfortheirparticularschool.

 TheSchoolAdvisoryCouncilmayrecommend,andtheSuperintendentmaygrant,an

individualschool’srequesttodeviatefromdresscoderequirements.Examplesinclude

requiringschooluniforms,allshirtsshallbetuckedin,noshorts,pantsmusthavebelts,

etc.

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11.

StandardsofConductforStudentsRidersTransportedbySchoolBus

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CharacterCountsinschools,classrooms,buses,andbusstops.Ridingaschoolbusisaprivilege.

Whileridingabus,studentsarerequiredtofollowthisCodeofConductandthedirectionsof

thebusoperator.SchoolbusoperatorswillreportanyCodeofConductinfractionorother

studentconductrequiringdisciplinetoschooladministrators.Theschool administration is

responsiblefordiscipliningstudentridersinaccordancewithSections5and6ofthisCode.

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ResponsibilitiesoftheSchoolBusOperator

 Operatethebussafely.

 Adhere toapplicablestateandlocal laws, Florida DepartmentofEducation (FDOE)

rulesguidelines,andDistrictproceduresandguidelines,andbestpractices.

 Maintainorderon theschoolbuswith thecollaboration andsupportof theschool

associatedwiththestudent.

 Promptlyreporttodispatchandschooladministratorsanydisciplinaryinfractionor

otherstudentconductaffectingthesafeoperationoftheschoolbus.

 Limitaccessaboardtheschoolbustoassignedstudentriders,SchoolDistrictstaffand

administrators,andemergencyservicespersonnel.

 Assignseatstoallstudentriders.(Elementaryagestudentridersmaysitthreetoa

seatfromwindowtoaisle.)

 Assignkindergartenagestudentriderstotheseatsdesignatedforthem.

 Loadkindergartenagestudentridersfirstattheschools.Siblingstudentridersmay

boardandsitwiththeirkindergartensibling.

 Schoolbusoperatorshavetheauthoritytodirectstudentriderstorefrainfromusing

anydevicesorengaginginactivitieswhich,intheirjudgment,negativelyaffectthesafe

operationoftheschoolbus.

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ResponsibilitiesoftheStudentRider

 AdheretothisCodeofConductaboardthebus.

 Followthebusoperator’sdirectionsinstantly.

 Character Counts in classrooms, buses, and bus stops. Observe classroom conduct

aboardtheschoolbusandwhilewaitingontheschoolbusatthe school and at

assignedschoolbusstops.Keepingvoicesatachatlevelisacceptable.

 Boardanddisembarkassignedschoolbusatthebusatzoned/assignedschooland

assignedschoolbusstop.Studentridersarenotpermittedtodisembarkfromschool

busesatlocationsotherthanassignedschoolbusstop.

 Arriveattheschoolbusstopatleastfive(5)minutespriortothescheduledschoolbus

stoptime.

 Waitforschoolbusesinanorderlymanneratdesignatedareaatleasttwelve(12)feet

offtheroadway.

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 Waitfortheoperator’shandsignalandlookcarefullyinbothdirectionsbefore

crossing a roadway. Parents/guardians are respectfully requested to not

distractstudentridersduringcrossingoperations.

 Remainseatedatalltimeswhiletheschoolbusisunderway.

 Standtodisembarktheschoolbusonlyaftertheschoolbushascometoacomplete

stopandtheschoolbusoperatorhassignaledstudentriderstodisembark.

 Keepheadandlimbsinsidetheschoolbusatalltimes.

 Refrainfromthrowingobjectsfromthewindowsoftheschoolbus.Theschoolbus

operatororschooladministrationmayreferstudentridersorotherpersonstolaw

enforcementforthrowingobjectsfromorataschoolbus.

 Refrainfromaccessingtheundersidestoragecompartmentsofschoolbuses.

 Observeclassroomconductaboardtheschoolbusandwhilewaitingfortheschoolbus

attheschoolandassignedschoolbusstops.Ordinaryconversationisacceptable.

 Refrain from pushing, tripping or other unsafe conduct while boarding, riding and

disembarkingtheschoolbus.

 Refrainfromanyabusive,profanelanguage,orotherinappropriatecommunications

with other student riders, school bus operators, school bus attendants, cyclists,

motoristsandpedestrians.

 Maintainstrictsilenceatrailroadcrossingstoensuresafecrossingoftheschoolbus

overthetracks.

 Refrainfromconsumingfoodorothersubstanceswhileaboardaschoolbus.Wateris

permittedwhenappropriateatthediscretionoftheschoolbusoperator.Metalwater

bottlesshouldbestoredinastudents’backpack.

 Refrainfromusingcellphonesandotherelectronicdevicesaboarda schoolbusas

directedbytheschoolbusoperator.Audioorvideorecordingaboardaschoolbusis

strictlyprohibited.

 Refrainfrombringinganimals(deadoralive),glassorglasscontainers,combustible

items,sharpobjects,balls,bats,cuttinginstruments,batons,drumsticks,skateboards

andlargeobjects(includingbandinstruments)withoutpriorpermissionoftheschool

administrationandschoolbusoperator.Backpacksareacceptable.

 Refrainfromapplyingorsprayingperfume,cologneoraerosolitemsaboardaschool

bus.

 Refrainfromvandalismofschoolbuses.Studentridersareresponsiblefordamagesto

schoolbuses.

 Wearseatbeltswhileaboardtheschoolbus.

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DisciplineforStudentRidersViolatingSchoolBusRules

DisruptivebehaviorandviolationoftheCodeofConductonaschoolbusbyastudentrider

aregroundsforsuspensionoftheprivilegeofridingonaschoolbus,disciplinaryactionby

theschooladministration,and/orassessmentofcriminalpenaltiesbylawenforcement.

Inparticular:

 Theprincipalordesigneemaysuspendastudentfromtheschoolbusforuptoten

(10)daysperoccurrenceforviolatingthestandardsofconductforstudentriders

aboardaschoolbus.

 TheSchoolBoardmayapprovethesuspensionofschoolbusprivilegesforstudent

ridersforaperiodbetweeneleven(11)daysandthebalanceoftheschoolyear.

 Inadditiontothesuspensionofschoolbusprivileges,studentriderswhoviolate

theCodeofConductwhileonaschoolbusaresubjecttoout‐of‐schoolsuspension

andotherdisciplinaryactionasauthorizedbythisCode.

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ProvisionalTransportationServicesWaiverProgram

Schoolsarenot authorizedtoissue BusPassesor instructbusoperatorsregarding bus

ridershiporstops.Instead,theTransportationDepartmentisnowresponsibleforissuing

Provisional Transportation Services Waivers in accordance with established criteria.

ParentsmayapplyforthiswaiverviatheSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictwebpageunder

the Transportation Department>Provisional Transportation DepartmentWaiver

Program

 

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SECTION2



STUDENTATTENDANCE

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1. Attendance

Regularschoolattendanceisanecessarypartofastudent’seducation.Excessiveabsences

impairastudent’seducationalprogress,impactswhetherthestudentpassesorfailsagrade,

and may result in court proceedings and/or the loss of driving privileges. Students will be

consideredabsentwhentheymiss50%oftheirschoolday.Absencesshallbeclassifiedand

treatedasfollows:

ExcusedAbsences

Studentsmustbeinschoolunlesstheabsencehasbeenexcusedforoneofthereasons

listedbelow.Excusedabsencesincludethefollowing:

 PersonalIllness.

 Illnessofanimmediatefamilymember.

 Deathinthefamily.

 Religiousholidaysofthestudent’sreligiousfaith.

 Requiredcourtappearanceorsubpoenabyalawenforcementagency.

 Specialevents,including,butnotlimitedto,importantpublicfunctions,student

conferences, student state/national competitions that are school‐sponsored,

administrativeapprovedpost‐secondaryeducationalinstitutionvisitation,aswell

asexceptionalcasesoffamilyneed.Studentsmustgetpermission from the

principalatleastfivedaysinadvance.

 Scheduleddoctorordentistappointments.

 Studentshavingorsuspectedofhavingacommunicablediseaseorinfestationthat

canbetransmittedaretobeexcludedfromschoolandarenotallowedtoreturn

toschooluntiltheynolongerpresentahealthhazard(FloridaStatute1003.22).

Examplesofcommunicablediseasesandinfestationsinclude,butarenotlimited

to, fleas, head lice, ringworm, impetigo, and scabies.  Students are allowed a

maximumofthree(3)daysexcusedabsenceforaninfestationofheadlice.

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UnexcusedAbsences

Unexcusedabsencesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

 Shoppingtrips

 Pleasuretrips

 Suspensionfromschool

 Appointmentswithoutpriorapprovalexceptincaseofemergency

 Truancy

 Otheravoidableabsences.

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2. ReportingAbsences

Anystudentwhohasbeenabsentfromschoolshallprovideanotefromaparentorguardian

withinforty‐eight(48)hoursofreturningtoschoolstatingthecauseoftheabsence.Failure

toprovideanotewillresultinanautomaticunexcusedabsence.However,thefactthatthe

studentprovidesanotedoesnotrequiretheschooladministrationtoexcusetheabsence.The

principal or designee will decide whether the absence meets the criteria for an excused

absence, and that decision will be final.  The administration may request additional

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documentation,suchasadoctor’snote.Theexcusemuststatespecificdatesofabsence,and

mustbesignedbythetreating,licensedphysician.Afterfifteen(15)daysofabsence,whether

excused or unexcused, a student must present verification from a licensed doctor for all

subsequentabsencesduetoillness.SpecialcircumstancesmayjustifyareviewbytheSchool

District’sHealthServicespersonnel.

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3. PlannedAbsences

Incaseofaplannedabsence,theparentorguardianshallprovidewrittennoticeatleastfive

(5)dayspriortotheabsence.Thefactthatsuchnoticeisprovided does not require the

administration to treat the absence as excused.  Rather, the principal or designee will

determine whether such absence meets the criteria for an excused absence as listed in

paragraph1.

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4. Make‐UpWork

ExcusedAbsences

Whenastudentisabsentfromschoolwithanexcusedabsence,the student shall be

responsible for all work and assignments missed during the student’s absence.  The

studentshallmakearrangementswithteachersfor“make‐up”workandwillcompleteit

withinareasonabletimeframe,(asdeterminedbytheschool),uponthestudent’sreturn

toschool.Coursework,testsandquizzescanbemadeupat100%credit.



UnexcusedAbsences

Whenastudenthasanunexcusedabsence,itistheresponsibility of the student to

completeallcoursework,testandquizzesandturnthemintotheappropriateteacher.A

studentshallhaveonedaytocompleteandturnintheworkforeachdaythestudentis

absent(i.e.,intheeventofthreedaysunexcusedabsences;thestudenthasthreedaysto

completeandturninassignments)andmayonlyearn50%credit.Testandquizzescanbe

made up at 100% credit. Coursework, tests, and quizzes not completed and turned in

withintheallottedtimeframewillearnnocredit.Thereisnoexpectationthatthechild’s

teacherorteachersrecreatelessons,lectures,orlabsforunexcusedabsences.

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Unexcusedabsencewithoutparentalknowledgeorconsent,orabsencefromclasswithout

awrittenexcusefromateacheroradministrator,willresultinnocreditforcoursework,

testsandquizzesmissedduringtheabsence.

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5. Truancy

Astudentmaybedeemedtruantafter(i)five(5)unexcusedabsences,orabsencesforwhich

thereasonsareunknown,withinacalendarmonth,or(ii)ten(10)unexcusedabsences,or

absencesforwhichthereasonsareunknown,withina90‐calendar‐dayperiod.

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Studentsaresubjecttothefollowingactionsforpreventingandcorrectingtruancy:

 Whenastudentmaybeexhibitingapatternofnon‐attendance,the principal shall

referthestudenttotheschool’sattendanceteamtodetermineifapatternoftruancy

isdeveloping.

 Theschool’sattendanceteamshallmeetwiththestudentandparentorguardianto

determineifapatternoftruancyisdevelopingandtoidentifyandimplementpotential

remedies.

 Iftheschool‐basedeffortstoresolvenon‐attendanceareunsuccessful,thestudent

shallbereferredtotheSuperintendentorhisdesigneefortruancy.

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 If no valid reason is found for the student’s absences, the Superintendent or his

designee may send the parent or guardian written notice requiring enrollment or

attendancewithinthree(3)daysafterthedateofthenotice.

 Ifthestudentdoesnotreturntoschoolafterthethree(3)day notice, the

Superintendentorhisdesigneemayreferthestudentandtheparentorguardianto

truancycourtbeforetheCircuitCourtofSt.JohnsCounty.Acriminalprosecutionfor

truancymayalsobeinitiatedagainsttheparent/guardian.

6. Tardiness

Tardinessisdisruptivetothelearningenvironmentandcanhaveanegativeimpactonstudent

achievement.Excessivetardiness(morethan1timeperweek)willbeaddressedonacase‐

by‐casebasis.Disciplinaryactionforunexcusedtardinessshallbeprogressive,mayinclude

Level1consequences,andwillbespecificallydefinedineachindividualschool'sdisciplineplan.

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7. Driver’sLicense

Floridalawrequiresthatminorswhofailtosatisfyattendancerequirementswillbeineligible

for drivingprivileges.The SchoolDistrictisrequiredtonotify theDepartmentof Highway

SafetyandMotorVehiclesofthefollowing:

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 Studentsages14‐18whoaccumulatefifteen(15)unexcusedabsences,notincluding

outofschoolsuspensions,inaninety(90)calendar‐dayperiod.

 Students between the ages of 16‐18 who have signed a declaration of intent to

terminateschoolenrollment.

 Studentsages14‐18whoareexpelled.

 Studentsages14‐18whodidnotenterschoolandforwhomtheschoolhasreceived

noindicationoftransfertoanothereducationalsetting.

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Thesestudentsmaynotbeissued a driver’s license or learner driver’s license.  Also, the

DepartmentofMotorVehiclesshallsuspendanypreviouslyissueddriver’slicenseorlearner

driver’slicenseof any suchminorpursuant to FloridaStatute 322.091.  Inordertohave a

driver’slicensereinstated,thestudentmustattendschoolregularlyforthirty(30)dayswith

nounexcusedabsencesandpaytheappropriatereinstatementfee.

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8. ReleasingStudentsfromSchool

Schoolstaffshalldefinitivelyestablishtheidentityandauthorityofanypersonwhorequests

thereleaseofastudentfromschoolpriortoregularlyscheduleddismissal.Iftheperson

requestingthereleaseofthestudentisapersonotherthanaparentorguardianlistedonthe

emergency contact form, the principal or teacher concerned shall not release the student

withouttheconsentoftheparentorguardianwhoislistedontheemergencycontactform.It

istheresponsibilityoftheenrollingparentorguardianatthetimeofregistration,tomakesure

the emergency contact information is accurate and complete. If a non‐enrolling parent

contends that he or she has been improperly omitted, it is that parent’s responsibility to

resolvetheissuewiththeenrollingparentorseekacourtorderifthepartiescannotresolve

theissue.

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9. GrantingPermissiontoLeaveSchoolGrounds

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Nostudentshallbesentofftheschoolgroundstoperformanerrandortoactasamessenger

except withtheapproval of theprincipal,provided that approvalshallbegrantedonlyfor

urgentandnecessaryschoolbusinessandwiththeconsentofthestudent'sparentorguardian.

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10. ExemptionfromRegularSchoolAttendance

Astudentofcompulsoryattendanceageshallberequiredtoattendschoolasprovidedbythe

lawunlessissuedanexemptioncertificatebytheSuperintendent.Studentswhohavereached

age16mustfilea"DeclarationofIntenttoTerminateSchoolEnrollment" if they wish to

discontinue their education.  Upon filing the intent, the student must allow the school to

conductan“ExitInterview” and“Exit Survey”todeterminethe reasonsforthedecisionto

terminateschoolenrollmentandtheactionsthatcouldbetakentopreventtermination.

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SECTION3



SCHOOLHEALTH

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1. IllnessinSchool

Astudentwithatemperatureabovenormalorwhoisexhibitingothersignsofillnessshallbe

evaluatedbytheschoolnurseandsenthome.Thespecificguidelinesandrecommendations

forexclusionfromschoolduetoillnessarereferencedineachoftheSt.JohnsCountySchool

District’sHealthManuals,onfileateachschool.

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2. School‐entryhealthexaminationsandimmunizations

FloridaStatute1003.22statesthateachchildwhoisentitledtoadmittancetokindergartenor

entitledtoanyotherinitialentranceintoaFloridapublicschool,mustpresentcertificationof

aschool‐entryhealthexaminationperformedwithinoneyearbeforeenrollmentinschooland

acompletedDHForm680CertificationofImmunizationrecordforthepreventionofthose

communicablediseasesforwhichimmunizationisrequiredbytheDepartmentofHealth.

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3. PrescriptionandNon‐PrescriptionMedicine

Administration of medications during school hours is discouraged.  The term “medication”

includes both prescription and non‐prescription (“over‐the‐counter”) medication.  All

prescription and non‐prescription medication to be administered by the school at the

elementary,middleandhighschoollevelmustbedirectedbyaphysicianwhohasdetermined

that a student’s health and well‐being requires medication duringschoolhours.Allnon‐

prescription medication in the possession of students at the middle and high school not

administeredbytheschoolrequireswrittenpermissionfromtheparenttotheschool.

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The disciplinary consequences of unauthorized possession or use of prescription and non‐

prescriptionmedicationareaddressedinSections4and5.

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4. AdministrationofNarcoticsforPainManagement

 Everyeffortshouldbemadetodiscouragetheuseofnarcoticsinschool.Manyareknownto

causedrowsinessanddecreasedcoordination,thuspresentingimpairedlearningandsafety

issuesforthestudent.Intheeventofastudentisprescribednarcoticsforanacutecondition

(recentsurgery,kidneystone,etc.)requiringadministrationduringtheschoolday,awritten

physician’sorderfortheprescribednarcoticmedicationmustbeonfilewiththenurseand

medicationkeptlockedintheclinic.

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SECTION4



STUDENTDISCIPLINE

1. Overview

Studentsarechargedwithmodelingthesixpillarsofchacter.Studentsarealsosubjecttostate

andfederallaw,StateBoardofEducationrulesandSchoolBoardrulesandpolicieswhile:

 Beingtransportedtoorfromschool,orispresumedbylawtobeattendingschool

 Attendingschooloraschool‐sponsoredactivity

 Presentonschoolpremises

Studentdisciplinaryinfractionsandtheresponsestothemaredividedintofourlevels.Each

level represents progressively more serious infractions, and responses to them become

progressivelymoresevere.Bothinfractionsandresponsesareoutlinedlaterinthissection.

TheproceduresrelatingtodisciplinaryactionareexplainedinSection5.

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2. ProgressiveDiscipline

When deciding what disciplinary action should be taken, the principal or designee shall

consider the student’s age, exceptionality, previous conduct, probability of a recurring

violation,intent,attitude,andseverityoftheoffenseand,wheneverpossible,shallimpose

disciplinaryactionina progressivemanner. For alllevels, anyincidentthat ishate‐related

and/organg‐related shouldbe coded inthe appropriate“related”categoryAND shouldbe

groundstoincreasedisciplinaryactions.



3. StudentAthletes

Itisrecognizedthatsomeoftheexpectationsforathletesmayexceedtheexpectationsforthe

generalstudentbody.Studentathletesmustremainawarethatbeingapartofinterscholastic

athleticsisaprivilegeandnotaright.Asaconditionofparticipationininterscholasticathletics,

studentsandtheirparentsarerequiredtoenterintoaPursuingVictorywithHonorContract

and abide by the Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct, and the StudentCodeofConduct.

Therefore,itrequiresobservanceofallaspectsofthecodesofconductwhetherornotthe

student‐athleteisatschool,andwhetherornotthestudent‐athleteisparticipatinginschool‐

relatedactivities.ItisalsotheintentoftheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConducttoprovidea

clearlydefinedcourseforstudent‐athletestofollowatschoolandinthecommunity.Please

refertoSection8(Student‐AthleteCodeofConduct)formoreinformation.



A student not currently suspended from interscholastic or intrascholastic extracurricular

activities, or suspended or expelled from school, pursuant to a District School Board’s

suspensionorexpulsionpowersprovidedinlaw,includingFloridaStatutes1006.07,1006.08,

and 1006.09, is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic and intrascholastic

extracurricularactivities.Astudentmaynotparticipateinasportifthestudentparticipated

inthatsamesportatanotherschoolduringthatschoolyear,unlessthestudentmeetsthe

criteria in Florida Statute 1006.15(3)(h). A student’s eligibility to participate in any

interscholasticor intrascholasticextracurricularactivitymaynotbeaffectedbyanyalleged

recruiting violation until final disposition of the allegation pursuant to Florida Statute

1006.20(2)(g).Studentswhoparticipateininterscholasticandintrascholasticextracurricular

activitiesfor,butarenotenrolledin,apublicschoolpursuanttoFloridaStatute1006.15(3)(c)‐

(e)and(8),aresubjecttothisCodeofConductforthelimitedpurposeofestablishingand

maintainingthestudent’seligibilitytoparticipateattheschool.Astudentwhotransferstoa

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schoolduringtheschoolyearmayseektoimmediatelyjoinanexistingteamiftherosterfor

the specific interscholastic or intrascholastic extracurricular activity has not reached the

activity’sidentifiedmaximumsizeandifthecoachfortheactivitydeterminesthatthestudent

hastherequisiteskillandabilitytoparticipate.

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4. PossessionofAlcohol,TobaccoandDrugs

Theuse,possession,delivery,orsaleofalcohol,tobaccoorotherdrugsincludingcounterfeit

orsyntheticdrugs,whetheronschoolpropertyorataschoolfunction,willnotbetolerated.

Tobacco

Itisunlawfulforanyoneundertheageof18tosmoketobaccoin,onorwithin1,000feet

ofapublicorprivateelementary,middleorsecondaryschoolbetweenthehoursof6:00

a.m.andmidnight.Ifastudentisfoundtohaveviolatedthisprovision,theparentsor

guardianandlawenforcementwillbenotifiedandcivilpenaltiesmaybeimposed.Florida

Statute569.11.

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Alluseoftobaccoproductsande‐cigarettesinanyformareprohibitedinschoolbuildings,

onschoolproperty,oratanyschoolsponsoredactivitybypersonsofanyage.Astudent

under theageof 18who commitsnon‐criminaltobaccoviolations (possessingor using

tobacco in any form) and fails to comply with corresponding sanctions is subject to

mandatoryrevocationorsuspensionof,ordelayofeligibilityfordriver’slicense.Tobacco‐

like nicotine or other smoking devices are addressed under Search and Seizure, and

ContrabandinSection4.

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Alcohol

Students are prohibited from using, possessing, delivering, selling or being under the

influenceofalcoholicbeveragesonschoolproperty,onaschoolbusorschool‐approved

transportation,oratanyschool‐relatedfunctionoractivity.ViolationofthisruleisaLevel

IVoffense.

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Drugs

"Drugs" shall include any unlawful drug, narcotic or controlled substance (including

prescriptionmedications,exceptasprovidedinSection4,paragraph5),andanysubstance

(including household products) represented to be such a drug, narcotic or controlled

substance.Studentsareprohibitedfromusing,possessing,delivering,receiving,selling,

intendingtosell,orbeingundertheinfluenceofdrugsonschoolproperty,onaschoolbus

orschool‐approvedtransportation,oratanyschool‐relatedfunctionoractivity.Theyare

likewise prohibited from possession of drug paraphernalia, which includes devices,

productsandthingsusedorintendedtobeusedfortheingestionofdrugs.

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Students are also prohibited from possessing, using, delivering, receiving, selling, or

intendingtosellanycounterfeitdrugwhichisasubstancethat(i)isrepresentedtobe,(ii)

isrepresentedtocontain,or(iii)appearstobe(lookslike)anarcoticdrug,hallucinogenic

drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, stimulant, depressant,

intoxicant or controlled substance of any kind, on school property, on a school bus or

schoolapprovedtransportation,oratanyschool‐relatedfunctionoractivity.Aviolation

oftheserulesisaLevelIVoffenseandmaysubjectastudenttoarrestandprosecution.

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Whileonschoolproperty,schoolbus,orschool‐approvedtransportation,oratanyschool‐

related function or activity, students are prohibited from planning, intending or

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committinganyactinfurtheranceofthepossession,use,delivery,receiving,purchase,or

saleofdrugs,counterfeitdrugsordrugparaphernalia.

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UseofAlcoholandDrugs

Astudentwhoisundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsonschoolproperty,onaschool

busorschool‐approvedtransportation,oratanyschool‐relatedfunctionoractivityshall

bedeemedtohaveusedandpossessedalcoholordrugs.Evidenceofsuchuseofalcohol

ordrugsincludesbutisnotlimitedtoastudent’sadmissionofuseofalcoholordrugson

oroffcampus;witnessstatements;apositivePortableBreathTestresultindicatinguseof

alcohol (seeparagraph 7); red and/orglassyeyes; drooping eyelids;odorof alcohol or

drugs;difficultycommunicating,walkingorstanding;difficultywithothermotorskills;or

otherimpairedfaculties.

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StudentswhoviolatetheDistrict’salcoholanddrugpoliciesaresubjecttothepenalties

providedforLevelIVoffenses.Inaddition,theprincipalmayrevokethestudent'sprivilege

of participating in non‐academic school activities including, butnotlimitedto,

extracurricularactivities,athletics,schooltrips,prom,andgraduationexercise,and/orthe

revocationofschoolprivileges,including,butnotlimitedto,drivingprivileges.



Delivery,receipt,orsaleofalcoholordrugs,orintenttodeliver,receiveorsellalcoholor

drugs,isamoreseriousoffensethanuseandpossessionofdrugsoralcoholandshallresult

inamoreseriouspenalty.

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5. PrescriptionandNon‐PrescriptionMedicine



Students are prohibited from possessing prescription medicationonschoolproperty,ona

schoolbus orschool‐approvedtransportation, orat anyschool‐relatedfunctionoractivity,

unless such medication is prescribed by a current prescription and the prescription is

documentedbyanotefromtheprescribingphysicianfiledwiththeschoolbeforethestudent

brings the medication on campus.  Unauthorized possession of prescription medication

withoutavalid,currentprescriptionconstitutespossessionofadrugandisaLevelIVoffense.

Ifthestudenthasavalid,currentprescriptionforthemedication,butfailstofilethephysician’s

notewiththeschoolbeforebringingitoncampus,thepossessionisaLevelIIviolation.



Students are prohibited from possessing any non‐prescription medication at school, on a

school bus or school‐approved transportation, or at any school‐related function or activity

withoutthewrittenpermissionfromtheparentorguardian,documentedwiththeappropriate

formonfilewiththeschool,priortothemedicationbeingbroughtoncampus.Unauthorized

possessionoruseofanynon‐prescriptionmedicationisaLevelIIoffense.

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Misuse of non‐prescription medication is a Level III offense.  Misuse of non‐prescription

medicationincludes(i)thedeliveryofnon‐prescriptionmedicationor(ii)anyuseinconsistent

withthemanufacturer’sdirectionsorgenerallyacceptedguidelines.

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Aggravatedmisuseofnon‐prescriptionmedicationisaLevelIVoffense.Aggravatedmisuseof

non‐prescriptionmedicationisthesaleofnon‐prescriptionmedicationforanypurposeorits

deliverywiththeintendedoractualeffectofmodifyingmoodorbehavior,orinducingphysical,

emotionalorbehavioralchanges,ratherthanforitsintendedpurpose.

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Contraband

ForpurposeofthisCode,“Contraband”isanyitemorsubstancethatisprohibitedbyfederal

and/orstatelaw,SchoolBoardruleorthisCodefrombeingusedorpossessedonSchoolBoard

property,aschoolbusorschool‐approvedtransportation,oratanyschool‐relatedfunctionor

activity.Contrabandincludes,butisnotlimitedto,stolenproperty,drugs,drugparaphernalia,

alcohol, unauthorized non‐prescription medications, tobacco, weapons, ammunition,

matches, lighters, laser beam devices, firecrackers and fireworks, pornography, and gang‐

related signs or symbols, e‐cigarettes, vapes, hookahs, and any other nicotine‐dispensing

device.Contraband also includes any instruments or objects in any vehicle brought onto

schoolpropertyortoaschool‐sponsoredactivity,whichcouldbeusedtoinflictharmonor

intimidate another person, but which are not designed or ordinarily intended for use as a

weapon(i.e.Leatherman,multi‐tools,keychaintools).

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7. SearchandSeizure

Students,theirlockers,vehicles,andotherpossessionsaresubjecttosearchuponreasonable

suspicionthattheymaypossessdrugs,otherprohibitedsubstances,objectsorContraband,

whileonschoolpropertyorwhereverstudentsareunderschoolsupervision,suchasonfield

trips,atextracurricularactivities,orwhilebeingtransportedbyschoolbusorschool‐approved

transportation.

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SchoolstaffmaysearchstudentsreasonablysuspectedofbeinginpossessionofContraband

orotherprohibiteditems.Theymaysearchstudents’possessionswhenreasonablesuspicion

existsthat suchpossessions mayconceal orcontain Contrabandorotherprohibiteditems.

Students’possessionssubjecttosearchinclude,butarenotlimitedto,bookbags,backpacks,

athletic bags, notebooks, purses, coats, jackets, telecommunication devices, computers,

devicescapableofstoringorcommunicatinginformation,lockers,andvehicles.Studentsdo

nothaveanyexpectationofprivacyinoraroundvehiclesonschoolproperty.Studentsare

responsible for the contents of any vehicle they possess on school grounds and shall be

deemed to be in possession of any Contraband contained within their vehicle.  School

personnelareencouragedtoseekconsentfromastudentbeforethesearchbutmayproceed

withoutconsentifreasonablesuspicionispresent.

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8. CanineInspectionsandMetalDetectors

Inorderto assistinthemaintenanceofdrugand alcohol‐freeschools, schoolofficialsmay

enlisttheassistanceoflawenforcement,includingcanineunits.Canineinspectionswillbe

conductedincompliancewithapplicablelaw.Reasonablesuspicionisnotrequiredforrandom

canineinspectionsconductedinschoolclassrooms,hallways,parkinglots,andelsewhereon

schoolpremises.

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Schoolsmayutilizemetaldetectorsintheinterestofsecurityandstudentsafety.

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9. PortableBreathTest

Whenthereisareasonablesuspicionthatastudentmaybeundertheinfluenceofalcohol,the

school’sadministrationmayrequestlawenforcementtoadministeraportablebreathalyzer

test(PBT)atschoolandschoolrelatedactivities.

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10. CellPhonesandWirelessCommunicationDevices

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Studentsmaypossesscellulartelephonesandotherwirelesscommunicationdevicesatschool,

onbuses,andatschoolfunctions.However,theymustbeturned off, stored in student’s

backpack,purse,lockerorvehicle.Thedeviceshallnotbeusedduringtheschooldaywithout

administrativeapprovaloronschoolbusestoandfromschool.Failuretocomplymayresult

inthe devicebeing confiscated.Repeatedfailuretocomplywillbe considereddefiance of

schoolrules.



Earbuds shall not be used during the school day without administrative approval. Upon

administrativeapproval,useislimitedbetweenclassesandduringlunchonlyorasdirectedby

theteacheraspartofaninstructionalresource.Asasafetyprecautiononlyoneearbudshall

beutilizedwhennotunderdirectsupervisionoftheteacher.Failuretocomplymayresultin

theitembeingconfiscated.

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Any disruptive, harassing or other inappropriate use of a cell phone or wireless

communicationsdeviceinviolationofthispolicyorschoolrules,shallbecausefordisciplinary

action,includingconfiscationof thedeviceasContrabandand,intheevent ofrepeatedor

serious misuse, loss of the privilege to possess such a device on school property or while

attending a schoolfunction. Inappropriateuseincludes, butisnotlimitedto:(1)texting,

phoningorwebbrowsingduringprohibitedtimes; (2)tapingconversations,music orother

audioatanytime;(3)takingphotographs orvideo atany timeexceptas permittedbythe

AcceptableUsePolicy;(4)“sexting;”and(5)anyactivitythatcouldinanymannerinfringeupon

therightsofotherindividuals,includingbutnotlimitedtostudents,teachersandotherstaff

members.

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When there is reasonable suspicion that a student has used a cell phone or wireless

communication device in violation of the Code of Conductorother schoolrules,or for an

unlawfulpurpose,theschooladministrationmaysearchthephone’scalllog,voicemessages,

textmessages,photographsandanyotherapplicationsinfurtheranceofitsinvestigationof

thesuspectedviolation.

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11. InstructionalTechnology

TheSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictrecognizesthevalueofinstructionaltechnologyasatool

thatassistsstudentachievementwithintheclassroom.Studentsmaypossessaninstructional

technologydeviceandutilizeitasaninstructionaltoolintheclassroomwiththeconsentand

under the direction of the school administration and teacher, as it pertains to the current

curricularunit,lesson,etc.,andonlywithinthescopeandsequenceoftheDistrict’sAcceptable

UsePolicy.However,thisdevicemustbeturnedoffandstoredwhennotbeingused.Failure

to comply may result in the item being confiscated.  Repeated failure to comply will be

considered defiance of school rules and may result in consequences as provided in the

District’sStudentCodeofConduct.

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Whenthereisreasonablesuspicionthatastudenthasusedaninstructionaltechnologydevice

inviolationoftheCodeofConduct/AUPorotherschoolrules,or if used for an unlawful

purpose,theschooladministrationmayreviewthedevice’sapplicationsinfurtheranceofits

investigationofthesuspectedviolation.

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12. BullyingandHarassment

Studentsandemployeesshouldbeprovidedasafeandsecurelearningandworkenvironment,

freefrombullying,harassment,andcyber‐bullyingofanykind.ThecompletetextoftheSchool

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Board’sbullyingandharassmentpolicyissetforthinSchoolBoardRule3.21.Bullyingand

harassmentareLevelIIIviolationsoftheCodeofConductandaremajorinfractions.Bullying

orharassmentwillnotbetoleratedanddisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.Inadditiontoschool

consequences, criminal charges may be filed.  This policy shall be interpreted and applied

consistentlywithallapplicablestateandfederallaws.Conductthatconstitutesbullyingor

harassment,asdefinedherein,isprohibitedinalleducationalenvironments.

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13. Hazing

Hazingwillnotbetoleratedanddisciplinaryactionwillbetakenwhenhazingoccursin

connection with athletics, clubs, extracurricular activities or any other educational

environment.ThecompletetextoftheSchoolBoard’sHazingPolicyissetforthin

SchoolBoardRule5.27.Thispolicyshallbeinterpretedandappliedconsistentlywith

allapplicablestateandfederallaws.HazingisaLevelIIIviolationoftheStudentCode

ofConductandisamajorinfraction.

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14. DatingViolenceandAbuse

It is the policy that the St. Johns County School District thatallofitsstudentshavean

educationalsettingthatissafe,secure,andfreefromdatingviolenceandabuse.Thecomplete

textoftheDistrict’sdatingviolenceandabusepolicyiscontainedinSchoolBoardRule5.26.

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15. ZeroTolerance

TheSchoolBoardiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandsupportivelearningschoolenvironment

byprotectingstudentsandstafffrommisconductthatposesaseriousthreattoschoolsafety.

TheSchool Board’spolicyandprocedures forreporting andrespondingtofelony leveland

otherseriousoffensesaresetforthinSchoolBoardRule5.13–ZeroToleranceforCrimesand

Victimization.

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16. WeaponsProhibited

InadditiontothosepenaltiesprovidedforLevelIVoffenses,anystudentwhoisdetermined

tohavebroughtafirearm(asdefinedinChapter790,FloridaStatutes),toschool,anyschool

function, or on any school‐sponsored transportation will be expelled, with or without

continuingeducationalservices,fromthestudent'sregularschoolforaperiodofnotlessthan

onefullyearandreferredforcriminalprosecution.

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Itisathird‐degreefelonyforapersontoexhibit,inarudeandthreateningmanner,anyfirearm

ordestructivedevice,orotherweaponwithin1000feetofschoolduringschoolhoursorduring

thetimeofasanctionedschoolactivity.

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Toypistols,morethantwoinchesinlength,waterguns,orfacsimilegunsareprohibitedfrom

school property, transportation and activities.  However, pursuant to Florida Statute

1006.07(2)(g),simulatingafirearmorweaponwhileplayingorwearingclothingoraccessories

thatdepict afirearmorweaponorexpressanopinionregardingarightguaranteedbythe

SecondAmendmenttotheUSConstitutionisnotgroundsfordisciplinaryactionorreferralto

thecriminaljusticeorjuvenilejusticesystemunderFloridaStatues.“Simulatingafirearmor

weaponwhileplaying”includes,butisnotlimitedto:

A. Brandishingapartiallyconsumedpastryorotherfooditemtosimulateafirearmor

weapon.

B. Possessingatoyfirearmorweaponthatis2inchesorlessinoveralllength.

C. Possessingatoyfirearmorweaponmadeofplasticsnap‐togetherbuildingblocks.

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D. Usingafingerorhandtosimulateafirearmorweapon.

E. Vocalizinganimaginaryfirearmorweapon.

F. Drawingapicture,orpossessinganimage,ofafirearmorweapon.

G. Using a pencil, pen, or other writing or drawing utensil to simulate a firearm or

weapon.

However,astudentmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionifsimulatingafirearmorweapon

whileplayingsubstantiallydisruptsstudentlearning,causesbodilyharmtoanotherperson,or

placesanotherpersoninreasonablefearofbodilyharm.Theseverity of consequences

imposeduponastudent,includingreferraltothecriminaljusticeorjuvenilejusticesystem,

mustbeproportionatetotheseverityoftheinfractionandconsistent with District School

Boardpoliciesforsimilarinfractions.Ifastudentisdisciplinedforsuchconduct,theschool

principalorhisorherdesigneemustcallthestudent’sparents.

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17. LegalNotices‐FloridaStatute1006.07

A. Illegaluse,possession,orsaleofcontrolledsubstances,asdefinedinChapter893,byany

studentwhilethestudentisuponschoolpropertyorinattendanceataschoolfunctionis

groundsfor disciplinaryaction bythe schooland mayresultincriminalpenaltiesbeing

imposed.

B. Use of a wireless communications device includes the possibility of the imposition of

disciplinaryactionbytheschoolorcriminalpenaltiesifthedeviceisusedinacriminalact.

Astudentmaypossessawirelesscommunicationsdevicewhilethestudentisonschool

propertyorinattendanceataschoolfunction.Thestudent’suseofsuchdeviceissubject

toSchoolBoardrulesandtheprovisionsofthisCodeofConduct.

C. ViolenceagainstanySchoolBoardpersonnel,includingactscommittedoff‐campus,bya

student is grounds for out‐of‐school suspension, expulsion, or imposition of other

disciplinaryactionbytheschoolandmayresultincriminalpenaltiesbeingimposed.

D. ViolationoftheDistrict’sbullying,harassmentandsexualharassmentpoliciesbyastudent

isgroundsforin‐schoolsuspension,out‐of‐schoolsuspension,expulsion,orimpositionof

otherdisciplinaryactionbytheschoolandmayresultincriminalpenaltiesbeingimposed.

E. Anystudentwhoisdeterminedtohavebroughtafirearmorweapon,asdefinedinChapter

790, Florida Statutes, to school, shall be recommended for expulsion, with or without

continualeducationalservices,fromthestudent’sregularschoolforaperiodofnotless

thanonefullyearandreferredtothecriminaljusticeofjuvenilejusticesystem.TheSchool

Boardmayassignthestudenttoadisciplinaryprogramorsecondchanceschoolforthe

purpose of continuing educational services during a period of expulsion.  The

Superintendentmayconsidertheone‐yearexpulsionrequirementonacase‐by‐casebasis

andrequesttheSchoolBoardtomodifytherequirementbyassigningthestudenttoan

alternativeschoolorprogramorsecondchanceschool.

F. Anystudentwhoisdeterminedtohavemadeathreatorfalsereport,asdefinedbyFlorida

Statutes 790.162 and 790.163, respectively, involving school orschoolpersonnel’s

property,schooltransportation,oraschool‐sponsoredactivitywillberecommendedfor

expulsion, with or without continuing educational services, from the student’s regular

schoolforaperiodofnotlessthanonefullyearandreferredforcriminalprosecution.The

SchoolBoardmayassignthestudenttoadisciplinaryprogramorsecondchanceschoolfor

the purpose of continuing educational services during the period of expulsion.  The

Superintendentmayconsidertheone‐yearexpulsionrequirementonacase‐by‐casebasis

andrequesttheDistrictSchoolBoardtomodifytherequirementbyassigningthestudent

toanalternativeschoolorprogramorsecondchanceschool.

G. Anystudentwhowritesorcomposesandalsosendsorprocuresthesendingofanyletter,

inscribed communication, or electronic communication, whether such letter or

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communicationbesignedoranonymous,toanyperson,containingathreattokillortodo

bodilyinjurytothepersontowhomsuchletterorcommunicationissent,orathreatto

killordobodilyinjurytoanymemberofthefamilyofthepersontowhomsuchaletteror

communicationissentorwhomakes,postortransmitsathreatinwritingorotherrecord,

includinganelectronicrecord,toconductamassshootingoranactofterrorism,inany

mannerthatwouldallowanotherpersontoviewthethreatshallbesubjecttoexpulsion

andreferraltolawenforcementforpossiblecriminalprosecution.

H. TheproceduresforassignmentofstudentstoanalternativeschoolaresetforthinSection

6oftheCodeofConduct.

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SECTION5

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LEVELSOFDISCIPLINE

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SchoolDistrictstaffshouldinterveneinanefforttopreventor curtail misconduct.If further actionis

necessary,staffshouldreferthestudenttotheschooladministrationfordisciplinaryaction.Afterhearing

thestudent'sexplanation,consultingwithstaffmembersanddoinganyotherinvestigationnecessary,the

administrationwilldecideondisciplinaryaction.

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1. LevelI:

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LevelIoffensesarerelativelyminoractsofmisconductthatinterferewiththeorderlyoperationof

theclassroom,aschoolfunction,extracurricular/co‐curricularprogramorapprovedtransportation.

AstudentwhocommitsaLevelIoffensemayalsobesubjecttocriminalproceedings.

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Infractions

A. ClassroomDisruption‐sayingordoingsomethingthatkeepstheteacherfrom

teachingorotherstudentsfromlearning.

B. DisorderlyConduct‐sayingordoingsomethingthatupsetsthenormalschool

routineoranyschoolactivity,i.e.,horseplayinhallways,inappropriate

behaviorinlunchroom.

C. Disrespect‐conductorbehaviorthatdemeans,degrades,antagonizes,

humiliatesorembarrassesapersonorgroupofpersons,includingemployees.

D. DressCode‐wearinganythingthatdoesnotfollowtheschooldresscode.

E. FailuretoReportforDetention‐notshowingupfordetention.

F. False and/orMisleadingInformation‐failureorrefusaltotellthetruthto

membersoftheschoolstaff.

G. Insubordination‐failureorrefusaltofollowthedirectionsofschoolstaff,

schoolrules,classroomrules,orbehaviorcontracts.

H. Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation‐sayingor

doingsomethingthatinterfereswithgoodorderanddisciplineonthebusor

interfereswiththesafetyofothers.

I. RepeatedMisconduct‐continualdisruptionofthenormalschoolroutineor

activity.

J. Tardiness‐beinglateforschoolorclassmorethanonceaweek.

K. UnauthorizedAbsencefromSchoolorClass‐beingabsentfromschoolor

classwithoutavalidwrittenexcusefromaparent,guardianordoctor.

L. PhysicalContactafterMisconduct(ElementaryAge)‐refusingtosettledown

after being told to stop misbehavior ‐ pushing, shoving or striking out at

anotherchildoradult.

M. PublicDisplayofAffection‐inamannerwhichisinappropriateinaschool

settinginthejudgmentanddiscretionoftheprincipal.

N. Other‐anyotherminoractofmisconductwhichinterfereswiththeorderly

operationoftheclassroom,theschoolprogram,aschoolfunctionoractivity,

anextracurricularactivityorapprovedtransportation.

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ResponsesandSanctions

IfastudentcommitsaLevelIoffense,theschooladministrationshalltakesuch

action as deemed appropriate in the exercise of its judgment and discretion

including,butnotlimitedto:



 Counselinganddirectionwiththestudent

 Parentalnotificationrequired   

 Verbalreprimand

 Specialworkassignment

 Peermediation

 Withdrawal of privileges which may include, but not be limited to,

participationinextracurricularactivitiesand/orparkingprivileges

 Returnofproperty,paymentforsame,orrestitutionfordamages

 Detention(parentalcontactrequired)

 Behaviorplan

 LevelIIsanctionsforrepeatedoffenses

 Saturdayschool

 Suspensionfrombus

 In‐schoolsuspension

 Other school‐based consequences as deemed appropriate by the

administration.



2. LevelII:



 LevelIIoffensesareactsofmisconductthataremoreseriousordisruptivethanoffensesinLevelI.

LevelIIalsoincludesrepeatedactsofLevelImisconduct,andactsdirectedagainstpeopleorproperty

thatdonotseriouslyendangerthehealthorsafetyofothers.AstudentwhocommitsaLevelIIoffense

mayalsobesubjecttocriminalproceedings.



Infractions

A. Cheating/Plagiarism‐cheatingistheunauthorizeduseofnotesorotherforms

ofassistance,includingelectronicdevices,tocompleteatestorassignment;

andplagiarismistheunauthorizeduseofanotherperson’sworkandcallingit

one’sown.Cheatingoffensepenaltiesarealsoapplicabletothestudentwho

providednotes,formsofassistance,answerstocompleteatestorassignment,

etc.

B.  Cell Phone and Wireless Communications Devices‐usingacellphoneor

wireless communications device during school, a school function, or on a

schoolbus,withoutpermission,orinviolationofthisCodeorschoolrules.

C. Destruction of Property (under $10) ‐ breaking or destroying things that

belongtotheschoolortoanotherperson.

D. Disrespect‐conductorbehaviorthatdemeans,degrades,antagonizes,

humiliatesorembarrassesapersonorgroupofpersons,includingemployees.

E. Altercation – verbal confrontation or minor physical contact (pushing,

shoving)betweentwoormorestudents,whichisharmfulordisruptive.

F. Forgery‐falsifyingoralteringasignature,note,ordocumentwiththeintent

ofmisleadingastaffmember.

G. Gambling‐bettingongamesoractivitiesformoneyorothervaluables.

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H. Insubordination‐refusingtofollowschoolrulesordirectionsfromtheschool

staff.

I. Intimidation/Threats‐makingathreatorcoercinganotherperson.

J. Profane, Obscene, orAbusive Language/Materials‐usingwords,gestures,

pictures, or objects including racial slurs that are not acceptable at school

and/orupsetthenormalschoolroutineoractivity.

K. Repeated Misconduct of Level I offenses ‐ saying or doing something that

disruptsthenormalschoolroutineorschool‐sponsoredactivityorrepeatinga

LevelIinfractionorrepeateddefianceofschoolrules.

L. Stealing‐takingthepropertyofanotherwithouttheirpermission.

M. Unauthorized Assembly and/or Publications ‐ holding meetings or passing

outmaterialstootherstudents,withoutpermission,thatdisruptstheschool

routineoranyschool‐sponsoredactivity.

N. VerbalConfrontation‐beingargumentative,usingprofanityandverballyrude

toanadultoranotherstudent.

O. Leaving Campus Unauthorized ‐ leaving campus without permission from

schoolofficial.

P. Unauthorized Use of Technology ‐ any student found in violation of the

District’sAcceptableUsePolicyregardingtheuseoftechnology,includingbut

notlimitedto,hardwareandsoftware.

Q. UnauthorizedPossessionofNon‐PrescriptionMedication‐possessionoruse

ofnon‐prescriptionmedicationcontrarytotherequirementsofParagraph3,

Section3.

R. Other‐anyotherintermediateactofmisconductoranymoreserious,harmful

ordisruptivethananyoftheoffensesdescribedinLevelI.



ResponsesandDisciplinaryAction

IfastudentcommitsaLevelIIoffense,theschooladministrationshalltakesuch

action as deemed appropriate in the exercise of its judgment and discretion

including,butnotlimitedto:

 Parentalnotificationrequired

 Behaviorcontract(oralorwritten)

 Peermediation

 In‐schoolsuspension

 Workdetail

 Detention(parentalcontactrequired)

 Confiscationofunauthorizeddevices,objectsor/andsubstances

 Returnofproperty,paymentforsameorrestitutionfordamages

 Suspensionfromschool

 Suspensionfrombus

 Behaviorplan

 Saturdayschool

 Communityservice

 LevelIIIsanctionsforrepeatedoffenses

 Other school‐based consequences as deemed appropriate by the

administrator.

 Referraltolawenforcement.

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3. LevelIII:



 LevelIIIinfractionsaremajoractsofmisconductwhichtheSchoolBoardhasdeterminedconstitutea

seriousbreachofconduct.TheyincluderepeatedmisconductactsfromLevelII,seriousdisruptionsof

schoolorderandthreatstothehealth,safetyandpropertyofothers.AstudentwhocommitsaLevel

IIIoffensemayalsobesubjecttocriminalproceedings.



Infractions

A. PhysicalAttack‐whenonestudentphysicallyattacksanotherstudentwith

theintenttodobodilyharm.

B. BreakingandEntering‐unlawfullyandforcefullyenteringortryingtoenter

school,schoolpersonnelpropertyorstudentproperty.

C. Bullying‐unwantedandrepeatedwritten,verbal,orphysicalbehavior,oruse

ofdigitaltechnologiesthatincludeanythreatening,insulting,ordehumanizing

gesture,byanadultorstudent,thatissevereorpervasiveenoughtocreate

an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment; causes

discomfortorhumiliation;createsanexistenceofanimbalanceofpower;or

unreasonably interferes with the individual’s school performance or

participation.

D. ContrabandMaterial‐having,using,displayingorgivingtoothersanyitemof

Contraband as defined in Section 4, Paragraph 6.  Contraband may be

confiscatedandnotreturned.

E. Dating Violence and Abuse ‐ violation of the District’s dating violence and

abusepolicysetforthinRule5.26.

F. DestructionofProperty($10andover)‐breakingordestroyingthingsthat

belongtotheschoolortoanotherperson.

G. OpenDefiancewithAdult‐flagrantorhostilechallengetotheauthorityofa

schoolstaffmember,busdriverorotheradultinauthority.

H. Disrespect‐conductorbehaviorthatdemeans,degrades,antagonizes,

humiliatesorembarrassesapersonorgroupofpersons,includingemployees

includingracialslursand/orprovocation.

I. Extortion/Threats‐makingthreatstohurtothers,theirreputation,ortheir

property,inordertoobtainmoney,information,orhelpfromthem.

J. Fighting–twoormorestudentsmutuallyparticipateintheuseofforceor

physicalviolencethatmayrequirephysicalrestraintorresultinbodilyinjury.

K. Gang‐Related Signsand Symbols‐useofgang‐relatedsignsorsymbols,or

language intended or reasonably calculated to insult and/or incite another

person.

L. GrossInsubordination‐unconditionallyrefusingtodoasdirectedbyschool

staff; saying or doing something that shows the student will not follow

directions.

M. Harassment‐anythreatening,insultingordehumanizinggesture,useofdata

orcomputersoftwareorwritten,verbal,orphysicalconductdirectedagainst

a student or school employee which places the student or the school

employeeinreasonablefearofharmtohisorherpersonordamagetohisor

her property and/or substantially interferes with the student’s educational

performance, opportunities or benefits and/or the orderly operation of a

school.

N. Hazing–anyactionorsituationthatendangersthementalorphysicalhealth

orsafetyofastudentataschoolservinganyorallgradesfrom6through12

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forpurposesincludingbutnotlimitedto,initiationoradmissionintoaffiliation

with any organization operating under the sanction of a school.Hazing

includes,butisnotlimitedtopressuring,coercing,orforcingastudentinto:

 Violatingstateorfederallaw

 Consuminganyfood,liquor,drug,orothersubstance

 Participating in physical activity that could adversely affect the

healthorsafetyofthestudent

Hazingalsoincludesanybrutalityofaphysicalnature,suchaswhipping,

beating,branding,orexposuretotheelements.

O. IllegalOrganizations‐belongingtoorbeingapartofsecretgroupsorclubs

whileatschool.

P. Misuse of Non‐Prescription Medication‐misuseofnon‐prescription

medication,including(i)thedeliveryofnon‐prescriptionmedicationor(ii)any

use inconsistent with the manufacturer’s directions or generally accepted

guidelines.

Q. RepeatedCommissionofLevelIandLevelIIoffenses‐repeatedcommission

ofLevelIorIIoffenses,whichtendtosubstantiallydisrupttheorderlyconduct

ofschool,aschoolfunctionorextracurricular/co‐curricularactivity.

R. Repeatedunauthorizeduseofcellphonesorotherelectronicdevices.

S. SmokingandOtherUseofTobaccoProducts‐having,using,sellingorgiving

tootherstudentstobaccoproductsatschoolorataschoolactivity.

T. Stealing‐takingthepropertyofotherswithouttheirpermission.

U. Trespassing‐enteringorstayingonschoolpropertyorataschoolactivityafter

beingtoldtoleavebytheschoolstaff.

V. UnauthorizedRecordingorVideotaping–Unauthorizeduseofacellphone

orotherdevicetovideotapeorrecordanotherstudentorstaffmember.

W. Other‐anyothermajoractofmisconductwhichseriouslydisruptstheorderly

operation of the school program, or any school activity or transportation

serviceswhichthreatensthehealth,safetyorpropertyofselforofothersor

behavior not specifically described above which substantially disrupts the

orderlyconductofaschool,schoolfunctionoranextracurricularactivity.

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ResponsesandDisciplinaryAction

IfastudentcommitsaLevelIIIoffense,theschooladministrationshalltakesuch

action as deemed appropriate in the exercise of its judgment and discretion

including,butnotlimitedto:

 Parentalnotificationrequired

 Writtenbehaviorcontract

 Returnofproperty/paymentforsameorrestitutionfordamages

 In‐schoolsuspension

 Suspensionfrombus

 Suspensionfromschool

 Expulsionfrombus(forbus‐relatedoffenses)

 Temporary or permanent removal from participation in extracurricular

activity

 Referraltoappropriatepreventionortreatmentprogram

 Referraltolawenforcement

 LevelIVsanctionsforrepeatedoffenses

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 Other school‐based consequences as deemed appropriate by

administrator.

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4. LevelIV:

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 LevelIVactsofmisconductarethemostserious.AllinfractionsmustbereportedtotheOfficeof

SchoolServices.Sanctionswillincludesuspensionandmayincludeplacementinanalternativeschool

and/orexpulsionandmaybesubjecttoreferraltomentalhealthservicespursuanttoFloridaStatute

1012.584(4).AstudentwhocommitsaLevelIVoffensemayalsobesubjecttocriminalproceedings.

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Infractions

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A. AggravatedMisuseofNon‐PrescriptionMedication‐theuse,saleordelivery

ofnon‐prescriptionmedicationwiththeintendedoractualeffectofmodifying

mood or behavior, or inducing physical, emotional or behavioral changes,

ratherthanforitsintendedpurpose.

B. Alcohol‐thepossession,use,deliveryorsaleofalcoholicbeverages.

C. Arson‐(mandatoryreferraltoanappropriateagency):settingafireortrying

tosetfiretoschoolpropertyorthepropertyofothers.

D. SeriousAssault‐anythreat,directorindirect,bywordoract,todoviolence

orharmtoaschoolemployee,volunteer,orstudentwhichcreatesafearthat

violenceisimminent,

E. Serious Battery‐actualorintentionaltouchingorstrikingofaschool

employee,volunteer,orstudentagainsthisorherwillorintentionallycausing

bodilyharmtoanindividual;inseverecases,thebatteryofastudentmaybe

thebasisforexpulsion.

F. BombThreats/Explosives‐threateninganexplosiononschoolpropertyorat

a school function; having, preparing, or setting off explosives (including

fireworks)onschoolproperty,orataschoolfunction.Thisalsoincludesitems

thatappeartobeexplosivedevicesincludingnoveltyitems,toys, and/or

replicas.

G. Drugs ‐ possessing, using, delivering, buying, selling, intending to sell,

receiving, or being under the influence of any drug or counterfeit drug, or

planning,intending orcommittinganyactinfurtheranceofthepossession,

use, distribution, purchase or sale of drugs, counterfeit drugs, or drug

paraphernalia.Thisoffensealsoincludespossession,use,buying,deliveryor

saleofdrugparaphernalia.

H. FalseFireAlarm‐pullingafirealarmfalselyorreportingafirewhenthereis

nofire.

I. Firearms‐thepossession,use,orcontrolofanyfirearm(operableor

inoperable, loaded or unloaded) including,butnotlimitedto,zip, pistol,

revolver,rifle,orshotgun(referto“WeaponsProhibited”sectionbelow).

Inciting,LeadingorParticipatinginanyActwhichSubstantiallyDisruptsthe

OrderlyConductofSchooloraSchoolFunction‐thewillfulactofinciting,

leadingorparticipatinginanydisruption(includinggang‐relatedactivitiesor

incidentswithmultipleparticipants),disturbanceorotheractthatinterferes

withtheeducationalprocess;resultsinsignificantdamageordestructionto

public or private property (including electronic communication devices);

causespersonalinjurytoparticipantsandothers;orotherwiseposesathreat

tothehealth,safety,and/orwelfareofstudents,staffandothers.Thismay

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also include any false accusations made by a student that jeopardizes the

professional reputation, employment or professional certification of any

districtemployee.

K. Larceny/Theft‐theactorattemptedactoftaking,carrying,leading,orriding

away with property, from the possession, or constructive possession, of

anotherperson.Includedarepocketpicking,pursesnatching, theftfroma

building,theftfromamotorvehicle,theftofbicycles,theftfromamachineor

devicewhichisoperatedoractivatedbytheuseofacoinortokenandallother

types.

L. OtherWeapons‐thepossession,useorcontrolofanyinstrumentorobject,

otherthanafirearm,whichcouldbeusedtoinflictharmonanotherperson,

ortointimidateanyperson;includedinthiscategoryareobjectssuchasBB

gunsorpelletguns,knivesofanykind,chains,pipes,razorblades,icepicks,

other pointed instruments (including pencils or pens), nunchakus, brass

knuckles,explosives,Chinesestars,billy‐clubs,teargasguns,paintballguns,

orelectrical/chemicalweaponsordevices.Alsoincludedisanything

representedtobeafirearmorotherweaponifusedinanintimidatingmanner

towardanotherperson.Thisisnotacomprehensivelistofitemsconsidered

weapons.

M. RepeatedLevelIIIOffense‐repeatedcommissionofaLevelIIIoffense.

N. Robbery/Extortion‐thetakingorattemptingtotakeanythingofvalueunder

confrontational circumstancesfrom thecontrol,custodyorcareofanother

personbyforceorthreatofforceorviolenceand/orputtingthevictiminfear

oflarceny.

O. SexualBattery‐anysexualactorattemptdirectedagainstanotherperson,

forciblyand/oragainsttheperson’swill.

P. Sexual Harassment ‐ any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual

favors,andotherinappropriateverbal,non‐verbal,orphysicalconductofa

sexualnature.

Q. Sexual Offenses‐anywillfuland/ordeliberateact,behaviororconduct

intendedtoresultinsexualgratificationorfurtheringactslewdorlascivious

in nature; any unsolicited sexual proposal or offensive touching ofanother

person;oranyactofindecentexposure.

R. Threat–writingorcomposingandalsosendingorprocuringthesendingof

anyletter, inscribedcommunication,orelectroniccommunication,whether

such letter or communication be signed or anonymous, to any person,

containingathreattokillortodobodilyinjurytothepersontowhomsuch

letterorcommunicationissent,orathreattokillordobodilyinjurytoany

memberofthefamilyofthepersontowhomsuchletterorcommunicationis

sent, or making a post or transmitting a threat in writing or other reco

rd,

including an electronic record, to conduct a mass shooting or an act of

terrorism,inanymannerthatwouldallowanotherpersontoviewthethreat.

S. Vandalism:theintentionaldestruction,damage,ordefacementofpublicor

private/personal property without the consent of the owner or the person

havingcustodyorcontrolofit;damagewouldbe$1000ormore.

T. Violation of Early Re‐entry Plan/Probation‐anyactorseriesofactsthat

violatesorhasthepracticaleffectofviolatingare‐entryplanfromexpulsion

oraprobationaryplan.

U. Other‐anyotherintentional,orwantonactwhichsignificantlyharmsorposes

asubstantivethreatofseriousharmtoothersclearlybeyondtheboundsof

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acceptableandtolerablestudentconductinthecommunity.Thismayinclude

hate crimes, bullying, harassment, and repeated misconduct thatresultin

multiple out‐of‐school suspensions.  This also includes the planning or

commissionofanyactinfurtheranceofaLevelIVoffenseorfelony.

V. InvasionofPrivacy–videooraudiorecordingorphotographinganindividual

without their knowledge or consent when in a location where they should

have areasonableexpectation of privacy (i.e., restroom,lockerroom, etc.)

whileatschool.

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ResponsesandDisciplinaryAction

IfastudentcommitsaLevelIVoffense,theschooladministrationshalltakesuchaction

asdeemedappropriateintheexerciseofitsjudgmentanddiscretionincluding,but

notlimitedto:

 Mandatoryoutofschoolsuspensionofupto10days

 ParentNotificationRequired

 Referralforplacementinthealternativeschool

 Referraltomentalhealthservicesand/orreceivementalhealthscreening

 Referraltolawenforcement

 PossibleexpulsionfromtheSchoolDistrict

 Lossofsenioryearprivilegesincludinggraduationceremony

 Evaluationofeventbythreatassessmentteam

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SECTION6

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PROCEDURESRELATINGTODISCIPLINARYACTION

1. ProceduresforOut‐of‐SchoolSuspension

Suspension, also referred to as out‐of‐school suspension, is the temporary removal of a

studentfromallclassesofinstructiononpublicschoolgroundsandallotherschool‐sponsored

activities,exceptasauthorizedbytheprincipal,foraprescribedperiodoftimenottoexceed

ten(10)schooldaysatanyonetime.Referraltoanalternativeschoolisnotasuspension,but

ratheraschoolassignment.

WhenastudentisaccusedofmisconductthatwouldwarrantsuspensionundertheCodeof

Conduct,thefollowingproceduresshallapply.Beforesuspensionisimposed,studentsshall

begivennoticeoftheprovisionsoftheCodeofConducttheyareaccusedofviolatingandthe

factualbasisforthecharges.Studentsshallhaveanopportunitytopresenttheirversionof

theincidentbeforesuspensionisimposed.



The principal is authorized to immediately suspend a student ifthestudenthasphysically

assaultedanotherindividual,engagedinbehaviorposinganimmediatedangertostudentsor

staff,substantiallydisruptedtheorderlyoperationoftheschool,orotherwisecommittedany

offense which the School Board has determined constitutes a serious breach of conduct,

includinganyLevelIIIorIVoffense.However,inthesecases,thestudentshallstillbegiven

oralnoticeoftheallegationsandanopportunitytoexplainordefendtheconduct.Inthese

caseswhereimmediatesuspensionisnotauthorizedinaccordancewiththisparagraph,the

principal or designee should make a good faith effort to seek parental assistance before

suspension.

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Inatimelymannerfollowingtheimpositionofsuspension,theprincipalordesigneeshallmake

agoodfaithefforttoinformthestudent’sparentorguardianbytelephoneofthesuspension

andthereasonsuchactionwastakeninatimelymanner.Thesuspensionandthereasonfor

thesuspensionshallbecommunicatedinwritingtotheparentorguardianwithintwenty‐four

(24)hoursbyUnitedStatesmailorhanddelivery.Incaseofhighschoolstudents,written

noticeofsuspensionmaybehanddeliveredinthecareofthestudent.

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2. ReviewandAppealofOut‐of‐SchoolSuspension

The schoolstaffshall notify the Superintendent in careoftheSchoolServicesDepartment

withintwenty‐four(24)hoursofthesuspensionandthereasonstherefor.Theschoolshalluse

theDistrict‐approvedNoticeofSuspensionform.TheSuperintendent’sdesigneeshallreview

suchsuspensionforcompliancewiththerequirementsoftheCode.

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A studentorstudent’sparent or guardianmayappealasuspension byfirstcontacting the

principal.Thereafter,thestudentorparent/guardianmayappealtotheSeniorDirectorofthe

Office of School Services as the Superintendent’s designee. An appealwillnotdelaythe

impositionofthesuspension.

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Therulesofevidenceandjudicialproceduredonotapplytosuspensionproceduresorappeals.

Theschool’sdecisiontoimposesuspensionisnotsubjecttofurtherrevieworappealbeyond

theSchoolServicesOffice.TheSchoolServicesOffice’sdecisiononrevieworappealshallbe

final.

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3. ProceduresforPlacementinanAlternativeSchool

The Superintendent shall appoint a District Discipline Committee to review all

recommendations for placement in an alternative school and/or expulsion.  If the school

principalordesigneeshallrecommendalternativeplacement,theprincipalordesigneeshall

appearbeforetheCommitteeandexplainthefactsandtherationalefortherecommendation.

Afterduedeliberation,thisCommitteeshallactupontherecommendationandsoadvisethe

student andprincipal. The District DisciplineCommittee may accept,reject,or modifythe

principal'srecommendation.

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Students must complete the entry process at the Gaines Alternative Center following

administrativeassignmentbytheDistrictDisciplineCommittee.Studentswhodonotattend

GainesAlternativeCentermaynotattendanySt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictschooluntilthey

haveattendedGainesfortheprescribedperiod.

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4. ProceduresforAppealofAlternativeSchoolPlacement

Thestudent,parentorguardianmayrequestanappealoftheDisciplineCommittee’sdecision

toadministrativelyassignthestudentinanalternativeschooltotheDistrictDisciplineAppeal

Committee.However,thestudentmustbeinattendanceatthealternativeschoolwhilethe

appeal is pending.  The Appeal Committee may request, receive, and will consider such

additionalinformationfromthepartiesasnecessarytoproperlyreviewtheinitialdecision.

After due deliberation, the Appeal Committee shall make a recommendation to the

Superintendent,whomayaffirm,rejectormodifytheoriginaldecision.

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TheSuperintendent mayrequest,receive,andreviewsuchadditionalinformationfromthe

parties as necessary to properly review the Appeal Committee's decision.  After due

deliberation, the Superintendent shall act upon the Committee's recommendation and so

advisethestudentandprincipal.TheSuperintendentmayaffirm,rejectormodifytheAppeal

Committee’s recommendation. Thedecisionofthe Superintendentisfinal,conclusiveand

binding.

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Forallmeetingsunderthissection,withtheexceptionoftheinitialmeetingoftheDistrict

DisciplineCommittee,thestudentshallattendwiththestudent’s parent(s) or guardian or

otherresponsibleadult.Thestudentmayalsoinviteotherstoattendonthestudent’sbehalf

includinglegal counsel or other representation.  The student shall have an opportunity to

explainhisorheractionsandprovideanyadditionalinformation,asthestudentmaybelieve

necessary.Thesearenotlegalproceedings,andtherulesofevidenceandjudicialprocedure

donotapply.Notranscriptoftestimonywillberequiredorprovided.TheSuperintendent’s

decisionisfinal.

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5. Expulsion

The principal’s recommendation of expulsion shall include a detailed report explaining the

basis for the recommendation and alternative measures to expulsion considered by the

principalbeforemakingtherecommendation.

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TheschoolprincipalmayrecommendtotheDistrict’sDisciplineCommitteetheexpulsionof

anystudentwhohascommittedaseriousbreachofconduct,includinganyLevelIVorother

offensethatissubjecttoexpulsionunderthisCodeorFloridalaw.

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TheDistrictDisciplineCommitteeshallreviewtherecommendationforexpulsionandeither

accept,rejectormodifytheprincipal'srecommendation.TheCommittee’sdecisionshallbe

communicatedinwritingtotheSuperintendentandthestudent’sparentsorguardian.

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TheSuperintendentshallconsidertheCommittee’srecommendationandmayadopt,modify

or reject it.  If the Superintendent recommends expulsion, the recommendation shall be

forwardedtotheSchoolBoardforfinalaction.

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Thestudentorparentorguardianshallhavetherighttoanexpulsion hearing before the

School Board.  The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements and

safeguardsofSchoolBoardRule5.12.

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6. DisciplineProceduresforStudentswithDisabilities

TheDistrictcomplieswithallfederalandstatelawspertainingtostudentswithdisabilities.A

studentidentifiedasdisabledunderSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973(Section504)

shallbesubjecttothesamedisciplinaryproceduresprescribedbyDepartmentofEducation

Rule6A‐6.03312andtheDistrict’sExceptionalStudentProgramPoliciesandProcedures.

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Studentswithdisabilitiesmaybesubjectedtoshort‐termorlong‐termremovalsdependingon

thedisciplinaryinfraction oftheCodeofConduct.Ashort‐termremovalisoneinwhicha

studentwithadisabilityisremovedfromaschooluptoten(10)schooldayswithinaschool

year.Short‐termremovalsdonotrequiretheschooltoprovide services identified in the

student’sIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP)orSection504plan,ortoconductamanifestation

determinationmeeting.

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Along‐termremovalisoneinwhichastudentwithadisability:

 issuspendedforaperiodofmorethanten(10)consecutivedays,or

 hasbeensuspendedformorethanten(10)cumulativedaysintheschoolyear,or

 issubjecttoexpulsion.

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Along‐termremovalofastudentwithadisabilityrequiresthefollowing:

 The school will schedule a manifestation determination meeting with the relevant

membersof theIEPorSection504teamincludingthe parentandstudent.Atthis

meeting,theteamreviewsthestudent’sIEPorSection504plan,thestudent’sfile,

teacherobservations,andrelevantinformationprovidedbythestudentandstudent’s

parents.Followingthisreview,theIEPorSection504teamshalldeterminewhether

thestudent’sbehaviorwasamanifestationofhis/herdisability.

 Ifthebehaviorisnotamanifestationofthestudent’sdisability,thenthestudentmay

bedisciplinedinthesamemannerasnon‐disabledstudents.Additionally,thestudent

mayberemovedtoanalternativeeducationsettingifrecommendedbytheDistrict

DisciplineCommittee.TheDistrictDisciplineCommitteewillalsoserveasanIEPteam

to consider any educational placement issues relating to the student’s disability.

Students with disabilities may also be recommended for expulsion by the District

DisciplineCommitteewhenappropriate.

 Ifthebehaviorisamanifestationofthestudent’sdisability,theDistrictshallconduct

afunctionalbehavioralassessment(FBA)andimplementabehaviorinterventionplan

(BIP)forthestudenttoaddressthebehavior.Thestudentmaynotbedisciplinedand

shallbereturnedtohis/heroriginalplacementunlesstheparentandDistrictagree

otherwise as part of the student’s IEP.  However, if recommended by the District

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DisciplineCommittee,astudentmayberemovedtoaninterimalternativeeducational

settingfornotmorethanforty‐five(45)schooldayswithoutregardtowhetherthe

student’sbehaviorisdeterminedtobeamanifestationofhis/her disability if the

student:(a)carriesaweapontoorpossessesaweaponatschool,onschoolpremises,

or ataschool function;  (b)knowinglypossesses or usesillegaldrugs at school,or

solicitsthesaleofacontrolledsubstancewhileatschool,onschoolpremises,orata

schoolfunction;or(c)hasinflictedseriousbodilyinjuryuponanotherpersonwhileat

school,onschoolpremises,orataschoolfunction.

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Additional requirements for the suspension and expulsion of students with disabilities are

detailed in the District’s Exceptional Student Program Policies and Procedures, and Florida

DepartmentofEducationRule6A‐6.03312.Anytimeasignificantchangeinplacement(such

asanexclusionofmorethanten(10)consecutivedays)isbeingconsidered,theparent(s)or

guardianofastudentwitha disabilityshallbeprovidedacopyofthenoticeofprocedural

safeguards for parents of students with disabilities and written notice, or the procedural

safeguardsandparentrightsforSection504.

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7. ProceduresforFelonySuspension

Astudentmaybesuspendedfromallregularclasseswhenformallychargedwithafelony,or

withadelinquentactwhichwouldbeafelonyifcommittedbyan adult, by a proper

prosecutingattorneyforanincidentwhichallegedlyoccurredonotherthanschoolproperty,

but which is shown to have an adverse impact on the educational program, discipline, or

welfareintheschoolinwhichthestudentisenrolled.Theproceduresandrequirementsfor

felonysuspensionsareprescribedbyFloridaStatute1006.09(2)andDepartmentofEducation

rules.

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8. AppealsofOtherDisciplinaryAction

  Incaseswherethestudenthasnotbeenidentifiedasdisabledanddisciplinehasbeenimposed

other than out‐of‐school suspension, alternative school placement, expulsion or felony

suspension, the student or the student’s parent or guardian mayappealthedisciplineby

submittinganappealinwritingtotheprincipalwithin5schooldaysoftheimpositionofthe

discipline.Theprincipal’sdecisionmaybepromptlyappealedtotheOfficeofSchoolServices.

TheOfficeofSchoolServices’decisionontheappealshallbefinal.Theappealwillnotdelay

impositionofthediscipline.

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9.DisruptiveStudents–StaffIntervention

An administrator or teacher shall have the authority,whileonduty,tocomeinto

physicalcontactwithastudentorstudentstothedegreenecessaryforthepurposeof

establishing or maintaining control of students, including to reasonably protect

himself/herself,otherpeopleorproperty.Theuseofreasonablephysicalforcemust

beconsistentwithfederalandstatelaws,SchoolDistrictrulesandSchoolBoardpolicy.

Suchphysicalcontactshallnotbeconstruedtobecorporalpunishment.

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SECTION7:MISCELLANEOUS

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1. SchoolAttendanceZonesandStudentAssignment

Residency

InorderforastudenttobeeligibletoenrollinSt.JohnsCountyschools,thestudent’sresidencemust

beinSt.JohnCounty.

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Anadultstudent’sresidenceishisorhercurrentpermanentresidence.Aminorstudent’sresidence

istheresidenceofhisorherparent(s)orlegalguardian(s). If a minorstudent’sparents or legal

guardiansliveinseparateresidenceswhilesharingphysicalcustodyunderthetermsofacourtorder

orotherwise,thestudentmayattendtheschoolzonedforeither residence with appropriate

residencydocumentation.

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FullandCompleteCurrentResidence

Apersoncannothavemorethanonepermanentresidence,andonlythestudent’scurrentresidence

asdefinedabovemaybeusedforenrollmentpurposes.

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ProofofResidence

St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictrequiresdetailedproofofresidencyprovidedbyaparent/guardianor

adult student.  These requirements are included on the Student Services website:

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/student/residency/

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ChangeofResidence

Thefollowingitemsareevidencethatachangeofresidenceisfullandcomplete:

 Theformerresidenceisnotoccupiedforanypurposeatanytimebythestudentoranyofthe

personswhichwhomthestudenthasbeenliving;

 Allpersonalbelongingsaremovedfromtheformerresidence;

 Mailisreceivedatthenewresidence;and

 Allutilitiesaretransferredtothenewresidence.

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If the student’s permanent residence changes, notification and updated documentation must be

providedtotheschoolwithin10schooldays.

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SchoolAssignment

The School Board has established residential attendance zones for each school.Exceptas

otherwise permitted by the District’s Student Assignment, Enrollment and Choice Plan:

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/choice/wp‐content/uploads/sites/121/2016/11/Student‐

Assignment‐Enrollment‐and‐Choice‐Plan.pdf, all students, shall attendtheschoolservingthe

attendancezonewherethestudent’sresidence,asdefinedabove,islocated.

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AnystudentwhoseresidenceasdefinedaboveisoutsidetheboundariesofSt.JohnsCountymay

notbeenrolledinanydistrictschoolwithouttheapprovaloftheSchoolBoard.Nostudentshall

bepermittedtocrossdistrictlinesforthepurposeofattendingschoolintheSt.JohnsCounty

SchoolDistrictoroutsidetheSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict,exceptasotherwiseprovidedbythe

District’sStudentAssignment,EnrollmentandChoicePlan.

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In all cases, the Superintendent or designee reserves the right to make an independent

investigationandtomakethefinaldeterminationastotheresidenceofastudent.

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Guardianship

PursuanttoSchoolBoardRule5.05(1)(e),whenastudentresideswithapersonwhoisnotthe

student’sparentseekstoenrollinschool,thestudentshallpresentacourtorderappointingthe

personwithwhomtheyresideaseithertheirlegalguardianorlegal custodianorshall present

otherproperdocumentationfromastateorfederalagencyplacingthechildwiththepersonwith

whomtheyreside.

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Homeless

HomelesschildrenshallhaveaccesstoafreepubliceducationinSt.JohnsCountyschoolsandwill

beadmittedtoaschoolinaccordancewithSchoolBoardRule4.18,basedontheMcKinney‐Vento

Actgoverningeducationofhomelessstudents.

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DependencyorDelinquency

Students who have been adjudicated to be dependent or delinquent pursuant to Chapter 39,

FloridaStatutes,shallbeassignedbytheSuperintendenttotheschoolbestmeetingthespecial

needsofthestudentinconsultationwiththeDepartmentofChildrenandFamilyServicesorsuch

otheragencyorpersonhavingresponsibilityforthestudent’swelfare.

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2. AdministrativeAssignmenttoanAlternativeSchool

The Superintendent hastheauthoritytoadministrativelyassignstudentsto Gaines Alternative

CentertofacilitatetheirtransitiontoamainstreamDistrictschoolfromajuvenilejusticefacility,

analternativeschooloutsidetheDistrict,orfromanotherschooldistrictwhereseriousdisciplinary

charges were pendingatthe time of the student’s withdrawalortransfer,orwheneverinthe

Superintendent’sjudgmentanddiscretionsuchalternativeplacementwouldbeintheDistrict’s

bestinterestintermsofprotectingstudentsafetyandwelfareormaintaininganorderlyschool

environment.

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3. EducationRecords‐DirectoryInformation

InaccordancewithSchoolBoardRule5.20,theSchoolBoardreservestherighttoreleaseselected

personal information about students (“Directory Information”) without the consent of the

studentsortheirparentsorguardian.Astudent’sparent(s)oranadultstudent,however,may

notifytheSchoolBoardthatDirectoryInformationconcerningthestudentshallnotbereleased.

Such“opt‐out”noticeshallbeinwritingandfiledannuallywiththeprincipalofthestudent’sschool

andwiththeDistrict’soffice.Pleaserefertothe“ReleaseoftheStudentDirectoryInformation

Options”formattheendofthisbooklet.

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DirectoryInformationconsistsofthefollowingdata:

 Name

 Address

 Telephonenumber,iflisted

 Dateandplaceofbirth

 Internallygeneratedpupilnumber

 Participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesandsports

 Weightandheight,ifanathleticteammember

 Mostrecentpreviousschoolorprogramattended

 DatesofattendanceatschoolsintheDistrict

 Degrees,awardsandhonorsreceived

 Majorfieldofstudy

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 Photographsandvideo

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DirectoryInformationwillbereleasedto:

 Yearbookpublishers,schoolringvendors,schoolphotographvendors,asselectedby

eachschool

 Lawenforcementand othergovernmentalagencies,bothstateand federal(official

requestonly)

 U.S.ArmedForcesrecruitingofficials(asrequiredbyfederallaw)

 Collegeanduniversityrecruiters

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However,DirectoryInformationwillnotbereleasedwhenaparentoradultstudenthasgiven

anopt‐outnoticeasprovidedabove,exceptasrequiredbylawandexceptforphotographs

andvideotakenorotherDirectoryInformationpresentedatapublicforum,publiceventor

openhouse.

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4. EducationRecords‐NoticeofRights

FederalandStatelawaffordsparents,guardiansandstudentsover18yearsofage("eligible

students")certainrightswithrespecttothestudent'seducationrecords.Theserightsare:

A. Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent'seducationrecordswithinforty‐five(45)

daysofthedaytheschoolreceivesarequestforaccess.

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Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal [or appropriate

schoolofficial]awrittenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.The

school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible

studentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybeinspected.

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B. Therighttorequesttheamendmentofthestudent'seducationrecordsthattheparent

oreligiblestudentbelievesareinaccurate,misleading,orotherwiseinviolationofthe

student'sprivacyrightsunderfederallaw.

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Parentsoreligiblestudentswhowishtoasktheschooltoamendaneducationrecord

shouldwritetheschoolprincipal[orappropriateschoolofficial],clearlyidentifythe

partoftheeducationrecordtheywantchangedandspecifywhyitshouldbechanged.

Iftheschooldecidesnottoamendtheeducationrecordasrequestedbytheparentor

eligiblestudent,theschoolwillnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentofthedecisionand

advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will beprovidedtothe

parentoreligiblestudentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.

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C. Therighttoprivacyofpersonallyidentifiableinformationinthestudent'seducation

records,excepttotheextentthatfederallawauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent.

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One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school

officialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.Aschoolofficialisapersonemployed

bytheSchoolasanadministrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member

(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person

serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has

outsourcedservicesorfunctionsitwouldotherwiseuseitsownemployeestoperform

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(such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist);andavolunteer

assistinganotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks.

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Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewan

educationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibility.

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Upon request, the School District discloses education records without consent to

officialsofanotherschooldistrictinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenrolloris

already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student's enrollment or

transfer.

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D. TheSt.JohnsCountySchoolBoardhasdesignatedstudentDirectoryInformationand

theconditionsforitsrelease.Pleaserefertoparagraph3aboveandBoardRule5.20

listedontheDistrict’swebsiteforfurtherinformation.

E. TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningalleged

failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA.Thenameand

addressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAare:

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FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice

U.S.DepartmentofEducation

400MarylandAvenue,SW

Washington,DC20202‐8520

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5. EducationRecords‐‐DivorcedorUnmarriedParents

Regardlessofwhomayhavelegalcustodyorparentalresponsibilityforastudent,bothparents

havetherightofaccesstothestudent'seducationrecordsunless there is a judicial order

limitingorprohibitingaparent’saccess.

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6. EducationRecords‐‐NameChange

Whenaparent,guardianoranyotherpersonseekstoenrollastudentunderanameother

thanthelegalname,orseekstochangethenameofastudentalreadyenrolled,theparentor

otherpersonshallbeinformedthatthenameofthechildasshownonthebirthcertificateor

othersupportingevidenceasprovidedinFloridaStatute1003.21(4)oftheseregulationswill

beuseduntilsuchtimeasafinalcourtorderverifiesalegalchange.

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7. DiscriminationProhibited

St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictprohibitsdiscriminationagainststudents,employeesandjob

applicantsonthebasisofrace,color,religion,gender,age,ethnicity,nationalorigin,marital

status,disability,politicalorreligiousbeliefs,nationalorethnicoriginandpoliticalbeliefs.In

accordancewiththeBoyScoutsofAmericaEqualAccessAct20U.S.C.7905,theSchoolBoard

shallnotdenyequalaccesstoDistrictfacilitiesordiscriminateagainstBoyScoutsofAmerica

oranyyouthgrouplistedinTitle36Apatrioticsociety.SchoolBoardRule2.16assummarized

below, contains the grievance procedure related to harassment and discrimination for

employees,studentsandapplicants.

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8. Grievance Procedure for Students Alleging Unlawful Discrimination or Sexual

Harassment

The Board and the Superintendent recognize that unlawful discrimination and sexual

harassmentareinappropriateinDistrictschoolsandpreventstudentsfromachievingattheir

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highestlevel. Whenevera studentmakesa complaintof unlawfuldiscriminationor sexual

harassment,everyeffortwillbemadetoarriveatasatisfactoryresolutionoftheproblemon

aninformalbasis.Whenthisisnot successful, a student can resort to the more formal

proceduresasprovidedinSchoolBoardRule2.16.

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Definitions

 “UnlawfulDiscrimination”‐occurswhenastudentisexcludedfromparticipationin,

is denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination under any education

program or activity conducted by this School District, on the basis of race, color,

religion,sex,age,nationalorethnicorigin,politicalbeliefs,maritalstatus,disability,

social and family background or a language other than English by Limited English

Proficiency(LEP)studentswhenallowedbylaw.

 “SexualHarassment”‐isdefinedasunwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexual

favors and other

 inappropriate verbal, non‐verbal or physical conduct of a sexual

naturewhen:

 Submissiontosuch conductismadeeitherexplicitlyor implicitlyatermor

conditionofastudent’seducation

 Submissiontoorrejectionofsuchconductbyanindividualisusedasthebasis

foracademicdecisionsaffectingsuchindividual

 Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a

student’s educational performance, or creating an intimidating,hostileor

offensiveschoolenvironment.

 Suchconductplacesastudentinreasonablefeartohisorherperson.

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 “Equity Committee”‐is a group of District administrators who are involved in

resolvingissuesofunlawfuldiscriminationandsexualharassment.Themembersof

theEquityCommitteeandtheirtelephonenumber(s)/e‐mail(s)are:



LisaBell (547‐7537or[email protected])

CathyHutchins (547‐7600orcat[email protected])

StaceyBrown (547‐7609orstace[email protected])

KimDixon(547‐3948ork[email protected])

DaveMorell (547‐8910or[email protected]) 

CynthisWilliams(547‐3964or[email protected]s)

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Membersmayalsobecontactedbymailat40OrangeStreet,St.Augustine,Florida,

32084.

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Examples

Sexualharassmentmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

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 Verbalharassmentorabuseofasexualnature

 Subtlepressureforsexualactivity

 Repeatedremarkstoapersonwith sexual or demeaning implications (e.g., a

person’sbody,clothesorsexualactivity,etc.)

 Unwelcome or inappropriate physical contact (e.g., patting, pinching, or

unnecessarytouching)

 Suggestingordemandingsexualinvolvementaccompaniedbyimpliedorexplicit

threats.

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 Displayofsexuallysuggestiveobjects,pictures,orwrittenmaterials.

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Sexualharassmentdoesnotrefertooccasionalcomplimentsorwelcomedinteractionsof

asociallyacceptablenature.

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ComplaintProcedure

 Informaldiscussion‐ifastudentbelievesthereisabasisforacomplaint,thestudent

shalldiscussthecomplaintwithhisorherimmediateteacheroraschooladministrator

(exceptincasesofdiscriminationorharassmentallegationsinvolvingtheteacherora

school administrator, in which case they can report and discusstheissuewitha

memberoftheEquityCommittee)withinsixty(60)days.

 LevelOne‐ifthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththeinformaldiscussion,heorshemay,

withinten(10)days,fileaformalcomplaintwithhisorherprincipal.Ifthecomplaint

involvestheprincipal,itmaybefiledwiththeEquityCommittee.Theprincipal,orthe

Committee,asthecasemaybe,shallinvestigatethecomplaintandreportinwriting

tothestudentwithinten(10)daysafterreceiptofthecomplaint.Complaintsinvolving

anadministratorabove thebuilding levelmay befiledby thecomplainantatLevel

Two.

 LevelTwo‐ifthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththeresolutionatLevelOne,studentmay,

withinten(10)daysofthereport,fileacopyofthecomplaintwiththeSuperintendent.

Withinten(10)daysofreceiptofthecomplaint,theSuperintendentshallrespondin

writingtothestudent.

 BoardAppeal‐ifthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththeresolutionbytheSuperintendent,

thestudentshallhavetherighttoappealtheSuperintendent’sdecisiontotheSchool

Board,providedrequestforplacementonBoardagendaisfiledwithinten(10)days.

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Investigations

Reports of sexual harassment and discrimination will be promptly and impartially

investigated by appropriate District staff. During the investigation, both the alleged

perpetratorandvictimwillhavetheopportunitytopresentwitnessesandotherevidence.

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DisciplinaryConsequences

SexualharassmentisaLevelIVoffense,subjecttodisciplinethatmayincludeexpulsion,

mandatorysuspensionandplacementinanalternativeschool,asprescribedinParagraph

12,Section4ofthisCode.

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RemediesandSupport

TheDistrictwilltakestepstopreventrecurrenceofincidentsofsexualharassmentandto

remedythediscriminatoryeffectsofsuchharassment.Inadditiontotaking disciplinary

action against the perpetrator, theDistrict, when appropriate,willwork with victim to

developasafetyplandesignedtoprotectthevictimfromrecurrenceandtoremedythe

discriminatoryeffectsoftheharassment.

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ConfidentialityandProtection

Confidentialityandprotection

fromretaliationwillbeprovidedtotheextentpossibleto

any student who alleges unlawful discrimination or harassment.  A student who

appropriatelyreportsunlawfuldiscriminationorsexualharassmentwillnotbesubjected

toadverseeducationalactionorretaliationinanyform.

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9. HomelessStudents

The federal McKinney‐Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student

SucceedsAct(ESSA),ensuresthateachhomelesschildandyouthhasequalaccesstothesame

free,appropriatepubliceducation,includingapublicpre‐schooleducation,asotherchildren

andyouth.TherequirementsoftheMcKinney‐VentoActareimplementedbySchoolBoard

Rule4.18.

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Homelesschildrenandyouthmusthaveaccesstotheeducationalandotherservicersthatthey

need to enable them to meet the same challenging state student academic achievement

standardstowhichallstudentsareheld.Inaddition,homelessstudentsmaynotbeseparated

fromthemainstreamschoolenvironmentbasedonhomelessnessalone.

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Childrenandyouthwholackafixed,regularandadequatenighttimeresidenceareconsidered

homeless.  If, due to a loss of housing, a child must live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or

campground,onthestreet,inabandonedbuildingsordoubled‐upwithrelativesorfriends,

thenhe/sheiseligibletoreceiveservicesprovidedundertheMcKinney‐VentoAct.

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For further information, please visit www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/homeless,orcontacttheSJCSD

HomelessLiaisonat904‐547‐7593.

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10. NotificationofSocialSecurityNumberCollectionandUse

In compliance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), the District gives this notice regarding the

purposeofthecollectionanduseofstudent’sSocialSecuritynumber.

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TheDistrictcollectsstudents’SocialSecuritynumbersforuseinperformanceoftheDistrict’s

duties andresponsibilities.  Toprotect students’identity, theDistrictwillsecuretheSocial

Securitynumberfromunauthorizedaccess.TheDistrictwillneverreleaseastudent’sSocial

Securitynumbertounauthorizedparties;inaddition,eachstudentintheDistrictwillbeissued

a unique student identification number.  A student’s identificationnumberisusedforall

educationalpurposes whileenrolledintheDistrictschools, includingregistration,accessof

youronlinerecord,etc.

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Inadditiontothefederalreportingrequirements,thepublicschoolsysteminFloridausesthe

Social Security number as a student identifier.  This use is authorized in Florida Statutes

229.559 and 1008.386.  In a seamless K‐20 educational system, it is beneficial for

postsecondaryinstitutionstohaveaccesstothesameinformationforpurposesoftrackingand

assistingstudentsinthetransitionfromoneeducationalleveltothenext.

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All SocialSecuritynumbers areprotected byfederalregulationsandare never releasedto

unauthorizedparties.

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11. PledgeofAllegiance

AsprovidedbyFloridaStatute1003.44(i)andSchoolBoardRule3.10,thePledgeofAllegiance

shallberecitedatthebeginningofeachdayinSt.JohnsCountypublicschools.Astudenthas

therighttobeexcusedfromrecitingthepledge,includingstandingandplacingtherighthand

overhisorherheart,uponwrittenrequestofthestudent’sparent.

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SECTION 8

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Student‐AthleteCodeofConduct

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1. IntroductiontothePursuingVictoryWithHonorProgram



Atitsbest,athleticcompetitioncanholdintrinsicvalueforoursociety.Itisasymbolofagreatideal:

victorywithhonor.Theloveofsportsisdeeplyembeddedinournationalconsciousness.Thevaluesof

millionsofparticipantsandspectatorsaredirectlyanddramaticallyinfluencedbythevaluesconveyed

byorganizedsports.Thus,sportsareamajorsocialforcethatshapesthequalityandcharacterofthe

Americanculture.Inthebeliefthattheimpactofsportscanandshouldenhancethecharacteranduplift

theethicsofthenation,weseektoestablishaframeworkofprinciplesandacommonlanguageofvalues

thatcanbeadoptedandpracticedwidely.Theessentialelementsofcharacter‐buildingandethicsin

sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and the six core principles:  trustworthiness,

respect,responsibility,fairness,caring,andgoodcitizenship.(PreambletotheArizonaSportsAccord–

PursuingVictorywithHonor)



AthleticsisanimportantpartofthetotalschoolprogramintheSt.JohnsCountySchoolsandworksin

conjunctionwiththeothereducationalexperiencestoprovidestudentstheenvironmentandopportunity

to develop the values of character and ethical decision‐making. This opportunity to participate in

interscholasticathleticsisanextracurricularactivityandprivilegethatcarrieswithitresponsibilitiestothe

school,thesport,otherstudents,thefamily,andthecommunity,aswellasthestudent‐athlete.

The Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct governs all student‐athletes (including home school and virtual

schoolstudents) intheDistrictwhoparticipateininterscholasticathletics.Thesestandards ofconduct

shallsupplement,andnotsupplantorreplace,theDistrict’sStudentCodeofConductoranyadditionalor

morestringentrulesandstandardsofconductthattheHeadCoachofeachathleticteamlawfullyimposes

asaconditionofparticipationinsuchactivity.DisciplineimposedasaresultofaviolationoftheStudent‐

AthleteCodeofConductshallnotprecludeadditionaldisciplineorconsequencesundertheStudentCode

ofConductortherulesandbylawsoftheFloridaHighSchoolAthleticAssociation(FHSAA).ThePursuing

Victory with Honor Program and Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct holdstudent‐athletestoahigher

standardofconductthanthegeneralstudentbody.Participationininterscholasticathleticsisaprivilege,

notaright,andthatprivilegeisconditioneduponthestudent‐athlete’scompliancewiththeStudentCode

ofConduct,FHSAArulesandby‐laws,and,inaddition,theStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct.Student‐

athletesandtheirparentsshouldbeawarethattheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductappliesnotonlyat

schoolandschooleventsandactivities,butalsooff‐campusandduringnon‐schoolhours,includingbreaks

andvacations.

ItistheintentoftheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConducttoprovideaclearlydefinedcourseforstudent‐

athletestofollow,atschoolandinthecommunity.Itisalsotheintentthataonetimeinfractionshould

resultinappropriateconsequenceswithoutcausinglastinghardship.

2. ParentandStudentContracts

Inordertoparticipateintheinterscholasticathletics,student‐athletesandtheirparentsarerequiredto

executethePursuingVictorywithHonorContractandagreetoabidebythetermsandconditionsofthe

PursuingVictorywithHonorprogramandtheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct.Thesecontractformsfor

studentandparentsarefoundwithinthisStudentCodeofConduct.

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ProhibitedConduct

Eachstudent‐athleteisexpectedtodisplaygoodsportsmanship,winorlose.Thismeansthatstudent‐

athletesmustdemonstratethe“SixPillarsofCharacter”Countsinbothschoolandinthecommunityat

largeduringthetimethatthestudentisenrolledintheDistrict.Student‐athletesaresubjecttodisciplinary

actionundertheDistrict’sCodeofConductandStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct,aswellasFHSAArules

and by‐laws. Such disciplinary action may include suspension or termination of the privilege of

participatinginanyorallextracurricularactivities.Sanctionsmayapplytoallpracticesandmeetingsand

atalltimesbefore,duringandaftergamesorschool‐sponsoredevents,aswellastobustripstoandfrom

gamesorschoolsponsoredevents.Ejectionfromanycontestoreventwillresultinasuspensionfrom

subsequentcontestsundertherulesandbylawsofFHSAAandtheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct.The

followingareviolationsoftheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct:

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A.ViolationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct.

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B.Disrespectful,derogatory,harassingcommentsand/orconduct(verbal,written,electronic),disruptive

conduct,andinsubordinationbyastudent‐athletedirectedtowardanyotherpersonorgroup,including

butnotlimitedtogameofficials,coaches,advisors,teammates,athletesormembersofopposingteams

orschools,fans,spectators,otherstudents,andthegeneralpublic.

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C.Conductatschool,atrelatedactivities,onschooltransportation,orinthecommunitywhichisclearly

beyondtheboundsofwhatisacceptableandtolerable.Anymisconductinthecommunitythatwould

constituteaLevelIIIorLevelIVoffenseifcommittedatschoolconstitutesaviolationofthisstandardof

conduct.

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D.Nostudent‐athleteshallknowinglyattendanypartyorothersocialgatheringwhereunderagedrinking

anddruguseoccurs.Thisruleisintendedtoapplytogatheringsthatconsistprimarilyofstudentsand

student age individuals where underage drinking is occurring, usually without the knowledge or

acquiescenceoftheparents,andshallnotapplytoeventssuchasawedding,familyreunion,orthelike.It

shallnotbeadefensetothisrulethatagatheringofstudentsatwhichalcoholanddrugsareconsumed

wassanctionedbyanyparentorheldwithparentalconsent.Itistheattendanceatsuchgatheringsthat

isprohibitedbythisrule.Actualconsumptionofalcoholoruseofdrugsisnotaprerequisitetoestablish

aviolationofthisrule.Anystudent‐athletewhoisfoundtohavevoluntarilyremainedinthevicinityof

agatheringprohibitedbythissectionshallbeguiltyofaviolationofthisrulewhetherornotheorshe

consumesorusesanyprohibitedsubstance.Nostudent‐athletewillbedeemedtohaveviolatedthisrule

ifheorshecanshowtothesatisfactionoftheschoolPrincipal,AthleticDirectorandHeadCoachthat,

immediatelyuponbecomingawarethatunderagedrinkingand/ordruguseispresentatapartyorsocial

gathering,he/shecompletelyremovedhimself/herselffromtheplacewherethepartyorsocialgathering

washeld,includingparkingareas.

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E.Astudent‐athlete’suse,distributionandpossessionofalcohol(includinghostingapartywherealcohol

is available) drugs or controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of performance

enhancingsubstances;useoftobaccoproductsoranyothermisconductthat,ifcommittedatschoolwould

violatetherulesgoverningdrugandalcoholuse,assetforthinSection4oftheStudentCodeofConduct,

ormisuseofprescriptionmedication,assetforthinSection4oftheStudentCodeofConduct.Forpurpose

ofthisprovision,thedefinitionof“drugs”inSection4oftheStudentCodeofConductapplies.

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F.Felonyarrest.

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4. DisciplinaryProcedure

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Student‐athleteswhoareaccusedofaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConductshallbesubjecttothe

disciplinaryproceduresspecifiedinSections4and6oftheStudentCodeofConduct.Inconjunctionwith

that disciplinary process, the principal or designee shall impose such athletic sanctions as may be

appropriateundertheparagraphbelow.

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SomeoffensesundertheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductmaynotbesubjecttoStudentCodeofConduct

disciplinebecausetheallegedoffenseoccurredoff‐campus,afterschoolhoursorforsomeotherreason.

Inthosecases,theprincipalortheprincipal’sdesigneeshallgivethestudent‐athleteoral noticeofthe

allegationsandan opportunity toexplainor defend theconduct. The principal ordesigneeshall then

determinewhetherthe student‐athlete violatedtheStudent‐AthleteCode ofConduct.Ifa violationis

found,theprincipalordesigneeshallimposesuchsanctionsasmaybeappropriateunderparagraph5

below.Thesanctionsandthereasonforthesanctionsshouldbecommunicatedinwritingtothestudent‐

athlete’sparentorguardianwithintwenty‐four(24)hoursbyUnitedStatesmailorhanddelivery,including

handdeliveryinthecareofthestudent‐athlete,followingtheconclusionoftheschool‐basedinvestigation.

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TheschoolshouldnotifytheSuperintendentincareoftheOfficeofSchoolOperationswithintwenty‐four

(24) hours of the Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct disciplinary action and the reasons therefor.  The

Superintendent’s designeeshall reviewthecase forcompliancewiththe requirementsofthe Student‐

AthleteCodeofConduct.

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Astudent‐athletemayappealdisciplinaryactionimposedundertheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductto

theStudent‐AthleteDisciplinaryReviewCommittee,byschedulingahearingthroughtheOfficeofSchool

Operations.However,thependencyoftheappealshallnotdelaythecommencementofanysanctions,

includingsuspensionfromathleticcontests.

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TherulesofevidenceandjudicialproceduredonotapplytodisciplinaryproceedingsundertheStudent‐

AthleteCodeofConduct.ThedecisionoftheStudent‐AthleteDisciplinaryReviewCommitteeshallbefinal

andshallnotbesubjecttofurtherreview.

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5. ResponsesandSanctions

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Thefollowingarethesanctionsforstudent‐athleteswhoarefoundtohaveviolatedtheStudent‐Athlete

CodeofConduct.Thesanctionslistedshallnotbeconstruedasapromiseorguaranteeofanyparticular

formofdiscipline.TheDistrictretainstherighttotakedisciplinaryactionunderthispolicythatisdeemed

tobeappropriateundertheindividualcircumstancesofeachcase.Thesepenaltiescanbeassessedin

additiontothoseassessedundertheStudentCodeofConduct.

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Allgame(s)suspensionswillbeservedduringtheathlete’scurrent‐yearseasonofparticipation.Inthe

eventthatasanctionisassessedattheendofthecurrentseason,thesanctionwillbecarriedoverintothe

nextsportseasoninwhichthestudent‐athleteparticipates.Studentathleteswillbeginservingsanctions

immediately upon imposition.  In the event a student‐athlete files an appeal of a disciplinary action

imposedasaresultofacodeviolation,thegame(s)suspensionwillbeimmediatelyserveduponimposition

and/orduringtheappealsprocess.

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A. Minor Violation ‐ A coach shall be responsible for assessing penalties for violation of team and

attendancerules.Suchpenaltiesmay rangefromaverbalwarningtoexpulsionfrom theteamfor

repeatoffenses.Coachesshallgenerallypracticeprogressivediscipline,dependingonthefactsand

circumstances.Acoach’sdecisiontoremoveastudent‐athletefromateamwillbeapprovedbythe

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Athletic Director prior to the impositionofthepenalty.Thecoachshallnotifytheparentsofthe

impositionofanysanctionincludingthenatureoftheoffenseandthereason(s)forthedisciplinary

action.

B. Level1Violation‐Anystudent‐athletefoundtohaveengagedinprohibitedconductunlessotherwise

indicatedatanotherLevel.ForaLevel1violation,suspension from participation, probation and

successfulcompletionofeducationalcomponentmayberequired.

C. Level2Violation‐Anystudent‐athletefoundtohavecommittedasecondLevel1violationwhileon

probationoranystudent‐athletefoundtohavehostedapartywherealcoholisservedorwheredrugs

are present, or who participates in any bullying, harassment or hazing.  For a Level 2 violation,

suspensionfromparticipation,probation,andsuccessfulcompletionofeducationalcomponentmay

berequired.Thecommissionofanydrugoralcoholoffensewhileservingprobationforacurrentdrug

oralcoholoffensewillresultinlossofparticipationforonecalendaryear.

D. Level3Violation‐Anystudent‐athletefoundtohaveengagedinprohibitedconductwhileservinga

Level2probationortohavecommittedasecondLevel2violationduringhis/herenrollmentinthe

District.ForaLevel3violation,lossofparticipationfor1 calendaryear,probation and successful

completionofeducationalcomponentmayberequired.

E. Level4Violation‐Anystudentwhoischargedwithorconvictedof,afelony.Suchastudent‐athlete

will be suspended from participation (includes practices and meetings) until the case has been

adjudicated after which a review will be conducted to determine eligibility.  Level 4 also includes

repeatedviolationswhileonprobation.ForaLevel4violation,lossofathleticeligibilitywhileenrolled

intheDistrict.

Drugtestingmayberequiredaspartofasanctionatstudentorparentexpense.

‐Probationisastipulatedperiodoftime(1calendaryear)assessedtoanathleteasaconsequencefor

violations of the Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct. This period of time may be extended (extended

probation)untiltheathletehassuccessfullyfulfilledallrequirementsoftheassessedforaviolation.The

EducationalComponentisarehabilitativeactivityintendedtoreinforcetheathlete’spersonaladherence

tothepoliciesandrulesthatgoverntheinterscholasticprogramandisdesignedtoeducatetheathlete

abouttheviolationcommittedanditsimpactonreachingpersonalandteamgoals.Followingameeting

withtheDistrictDirectorforAthletics,thiscomponentwilloccurafterschoolhoursandwilltakeplaceat

the location of the provider in partnership with the St. Johns County School District.  The Educational

Componentwillberequiredforanystudent‐athletethatisfoundtobeinviolationofthedrugandalcohol

policyoutlinedintheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConduct.Suspensionsfromteamparticipationmaycontinue

untilthismeetingisheld.

TheSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictiscommittedtocreatingasafe,secureandenjoyableexperiencefor

allfans.Wewantalleventattendeestoenjoytheexperienceinaresponsiblefashion.Eventattendees

areresponsiblefortheirownbehavior.Anybehaviorthatisdeemedunruly,disruptive,orillegalinnature

toofficials,players,schooladministrationand/orotherspectatorsmayresultinremovalfromtheevent

andlossoftheprivilegeforattendingfutureevents.

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ParticipationPenalty



Sports NumberofGames LevellParticipation

Penalty

Level2Participation

Penalty

Baseball,Basketball,Soccer,

Softball,VolleyballandWater

Polo

25

3

5

BeachVolleyball,Bowling,

Lacrosse,Tennisand

Wrestling

18 2 4

FlagFootballandGolf 14 1

3

SwimmingandDiving,Track

andField,Weightliftingand

CrossCountry

13 1

3

Football 10 1 2

Cheerleading

(Competitiveand/orSpirit)

Tobedeterminedbythe

interscholasticathletic

seasoninwhich

Cheerleadingis

participating.

Tobedeterminedbythe

interscholasticathletic

seasoninwhich

Cheerleadingis

participating.

Tobedeterminedbythe

interscholasticathletic

seasoninwhich

Cheerleadingis

participating.



Ifanathletemissesgamesduetoschoolsuspensionforadisciplinaryinfraction,thegamesmissedshallbe

countedtowardtheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductparticipationsanction.Cheerleadingsanctionsmay

alsoresultinthelossofcompetitiveeventsand/orcheercompetitions.



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Section9



AcceptableUsePolicy(AUP)andInternetSafetyPolicyGuidelinesfor

StudentsandVisitors



The District’s AUP and Internet Safety Policy Guidelines provide a framework to accomplish

these overarching principles:

 Protect Students and visitors from inappropriate content

 Promote online safety and student education

 Prevent unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive information

 Comply with CIPA

 Protect the District’s digital resources

 Provide online guidelines and related prohibited activities

Parents, Guardians, Visitors and Students should reference the AUP and Internet Safety

Policy Guidelines document listed on our District website:

https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/it/aup

Students and guardians can expect to acknowledge and comply with these guidelines during

Online enrollment or during Online student verification process.



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FORMS



Forms from this booklet which must be completed and returned toschoolby

StudentAthletes:



1. PursuingVictorywithHonorParentContract

2. PursuingVictorywithHonorStudent‐AthleteContract



Form from this booklet which must be completed and returned to school by

ALLstudents:



1. Parent/StudentAcknowledgements



*Unlesssignatureoccurredthroughonlineparentverificationprocess,

allformslistedabovemustbesignedbyparent/guardianandstudent

and returned to school 5 days upon receiving the Student Code of

Conduct.





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

St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict



PursuingVictorywithHonor

ParentContract

Athleticcompetitionofinterscholasticagechildrenshouldbefunandshouldalsobeasignificantpartofa

soundeducationalprogram.Everyoneinvolvedinsportsprogramshasadutytoassurethattheirprograms

impartimportantlifeskillsandpromotethedevelopmentofgoodcharacter.Essentialelementsofcharacter

buildingareembodiedintheconceptofsportsmanshipandsixcoreethicalvalues:trustworthiness,respect,

responsibility,fairness,caringandgoodcitizenship(the“SixPillarsofCharacter”).Thehighestpotentialof

sportsisachievedwhenallinvolvedconsciouslyTeach,Enforce,AdvocateandModel(T.E.A.M)valuesand

arecommittedtotheidealofpursuingvictorywithhonor.Parents/guardiansofstudent‐athletescanand

shouldplayanimportantroleandtheirgood‐faitheffortstohonorthewordsandspiritoftheStudent‐

Athlete Code of Conduct and this Contract can dramatically improve the quality of a child’s sports

experience.



TRUSTWORTHINESS



 Trustworthiness‐Beworthyoftrustinallyoudo.

 Integrity‐Liveuptohighidealsofethics‐sportsmanshipandencourageplayerstopursuevictorywith

honor.Dowhat’srightevenwhenit’sunpopularorpersonallycostly.

 Honesty‐Livehonorably.Don’tlie,cheat,stealorengageinanyotherdishonestconduct.

 Reliability‐Fulfillcommitments.Dowhatyousayyouwilldo.

 Loyalty‐Beloyaltotheschoolandteam;puttheinterestsoftheteamaboveyourchild’spersonal

glory.

RESPECT



 Respect‐Treatallpeoplewithrespectatalltimesandrequiresthesameofyourstudent‐athletes.

 Class‐Teachyourchildtoliveandplaywithclassandbeagoodsport.He/Sheshouldbegraciousin

victory and accept defeat with dignity, compliment extraordinary performance, and show sincere

respectinpre‐andpost‐gamerituals.

 DisrespectfulConduct‐Don’tengageindisrespectfulconductofanysortincludingprofanity,obscene

gestures,offensiveremarksofasexualnatureoractions,trash‐talking, taunting, hazing, boastful

celebrations,orotheractionsthatdemeanindividualsorthesport.

 RespectforOfficials‐Treatgameofficialswithrespect.Don’tcomplainorargueaboutcallsordecisions

duringorafteranathleticevent.



RESPONSIBILITY



 ImportanceofEducation‐Supporttheconceptof“beingastudentfirst.”Commityourchildtoearning

adiplomaandgettingthebestpossibleeducation.Behonestwithyourchildaboutthelikelihoodof

gettinganathleticscholarshiporplayingonaprofessionallevel.Reinforcethenotionthatmany

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universitieswillnotrecruitstudent‐athleteswhodonothaveaseriouscommitmenttotheireducation.

Betheleadcontactforcollegeanduniversitycoachesintherecruitingprocess.

 RoleModeling‐Remember,participationinsportsisaprivilege,notaright.Parent/guardiansshould

alsorepresenttheschool,coach,andteammateswithhonor,onandoffthecourt/field.Consistently

exhibitgoodcharacterandconductyourselfasapositiverolemodel.

 Self‐Control‐Exerciseself‐control.Don’tfightorshowexcessivedisplaysofangerorfrustration.

 HealthyLifestyle‐Promotetoyourchildtheavoidanceofallillegalorunhealthysubstancesincluding

alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and some over‐the‐counter nutritional supplements, as well as unhealthy

techniquestogain,loseormaintainweight.

 IntegrityoftheGame‐Protecttheintegrityofthegame.Don’tgambleorassociatewithgamblers.



FAIRNESS



 FairnessandOpenness‐Liveuptohighstandardsoffairplay.Beopen‐minded,alwayswillingtolisten

andlearn.



CARING



 Caring Environment‐ Consistently demonstrates concern for student‐athletes as individuals and

encouragesthemtolookoutforoneanotherandthinkandactasateam.Helpspromotethewell‐

being of student athletes by reporting any unhealthy or dangerous or illegal conduct to a school

authority(coaches,administrators,teachers,etc.)



CITIZENSHIP



 SpiritoftheRules‐Honorthespiritandtheletterofrules.Teachyourchildrentoavoidtemptations

togaincompetitiveadvantagethroughimpropergamesmanshiptechniquesthatviolatethehighest

traditionsofsportsmanship.



IhavereadandunderstandtherequirementsoftheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductandthis

Contract.Iacknowledgethatmychildmaybedisciplinedorremovedfromateamifhe/she

violatesanyoftheirprovisions.IalsoacknowledgethatIamresponsibleformybehaviorat

athleticevents.Anybehaviorthatisdeemedunruly,unsafe,disruptiveorillegalinnaturecould

becauseforremovalfromtheathleticevent,andImaylosetheprivilegetoattendfutureevents

asdeemedappropriatebyschooladministration.



______________________________________________________________________________

Parent/GuardianSignature       Date



_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PrintNameDate



___________________________________________________________________________________________

SportStudent’sName

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Our athleticprogram endorses “Pursuing Victorywith Honor”and the “SixPillars of Character”, a project of the

JosephsonInstituteofEthics.

www.charactercounts.org/sports



St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict



PursuingVictorywithHonor

Student‐AthleteContract

Athleticcompetitionforinterscholasticagestudent‐athletesshouldbefunandshouldalsobeasignificant

part of a sound educational program, embodying high standards of ethics and sportsmanship while

developing good character and other important life skills. Essential elements of character building are

intrinsicintheconceptofsportsmanshipandsixcoreethicalvalues:trustworthiness,respect,responsibility,

fairness, caring and good citizenship. (the “Six Pillars of Character”).Thehighestpotentialofsportsis

achievedwhenlearningfromtheT.E.A.M.concept(Teaching,Enforcing,AdvocatingandModelingthese

values)andbycommittingtotheidealofpursuingvictorywithhonor.Good‐faitheffortstohonorthewords

andspiritoftheStudent‐AthleteCodeofConductandthisContractwillimprovethequalityofourprograms

andthewell‐beingofallteammates.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

 Trustworthiness–Beworthyoftrustinallyoudo.

 Integrity‐Liveuptohighidealsofethicsandsportsmanshipandalwayspursuevictorywithhonor.

 Honesty‐ Live and compete honorably. Don’t lie, cheat, steal or engage in any other dishonest or

unsportsmanlikeconduct.Plagiarismorcheatingisnotacceptable.

 Reliability‐Fulfillcommitments.Dowhatyousayyouwilldo.Beontimetopracticesandgames.

 Loyalty‐Beloyaltoyourschoolandteam.Puttheteamabovepersonalglory.

RESPECT



 Respect‐ Treat all people, including the teacher‐coach, with respect at all times. Demonstrate an

appropriatedemeanorthatreflectsself‐controlandanunwaveringcommitmenttofairplay.

 Class‐Liveandplaywithclass.Beagoodsport.Begraciousinvictoryandacceptdefeatwithdignity.

Helpfallenopponents,complimentextraordinaryperformance,andshowsincererespectinpre‐and

post‐gamerituals.

 DisrespectfulConduct‐Don’tengageindisrespectfulconductofanysortincludingprofanity,obscene

gestures,offensiveremarksofasexualnature,trash‐talking,taunting,hazing,boastfulcelebrations,or

otheractionsthatdemeanindividualsorthesport.

 RespectforOfficials‐Treatgameofficialswithrespect.Don’tcomplainaboutorarguewithcallsor

decisionsduringorafteranathleticevent.

RESPONSIBILITY

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 ImportanceofEducation‐Theprimaryresponsibilityofastudent‐athleteisacademicachievement.Be

astudentfirst,andcommittoearningyourdiplomaandgettingthebesteducationyoucan.Behonest

withyourselfaboutthelikelihoodofgettinganathleticscholarshiporplayingonaprofessionallevel,

and remember that many universities will not recruit student‐athletes who do not have a serious

commitmenttotheireducation,theabilitytosucceedacademicallyorthecharactertorepresenttheir

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schoolhonorably.Notachievingpassinggradeswillresultinyoursuspensionfromtheteamuntilthe

deficiencyiscorrected.

 RoleModeling‐Remember,participationinsportsisaprivilege,notaright,andthatyouareexpected

torepresentyourschool,coachandteammateswithhonor,onandoffthefield.Consistentlyexhibit

goodcharacterandconductyourselfasapositiverolemodel.

 Self‐Control‐Exerciseself‐control.Don’tfightorshowexcessivedisplaysofangerorfrustration.Have

thestrengthtoovercomethetemptationtoretaliate.

 Healthy Lifestyle‐ Safeguard your health. Don’t use any illegal or unhealthy substances, including

alcohol,tobacco,drugsandnutritionalsupplements,orengageinanyunhealthytechniquestogain,

loseormaintainweight.Beinformedaboutthehealthrisksinvolvedintheuseofrecreationaland

performance‐enhancingdrugs,tobaccoandalcohol,aswellaseatingdisorders.

 IntegrityoftheGame‐Protecttheintegrityofthegame.

FAIRNESS

 FairnessandOpenness‐Liveuptohighstandardsoffairplay.Beopen‐minded,alwaysbewillingto

listenandlearn.

CARING

 ConcernforOthers‐Demonstrateconcernforothers.Neverintentionallyinjureanyplayerorengage

inrecklessbehaviorthatmightcauseinjurytoyourselforothers.

 Teammates‐ Help promote the well‐being of teammates through positive counseling and

encouragement,andbyreportinganyunhealthyordangerousorillegalconducttoaschoolauthority

(coaches,administrators,teachers,etc.)

CITIZENSHIP

 PlayingbytheRules‐Haveathoroughknowledgeofandabidebyallapplicablegameandcompetition

rules.Demonstrateanddemandintegrity.

 SpiritofRules‐Honor,observeandenforcethespiritandtheletterofrules.Avoidtemptationstogain

competitiveadvantagethroughimpropergamesmanshiptechniquesthatviolatethehighesttraditions

ofsportsmanship.Donotengageinorallowanyconductdesignedtoevadetherulesgoverningfair

competition.

I have read and understand the requirements of the Student‐Athletic Code of

ConductandthisContract.IacknowledgethatImaybedisciplinedorremoved

fromateamifIviolateanyoftheirprovisions.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

StudentSignature      Date

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_____________________________________________________________________________________

PrintNameDate

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Sport

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Our athletic program endorses “Pursuing Victorywith Honor”andthe“SixPillarsofCharacter”,aprojectofthe

JosephsonInstituteofEthics.

www.charactercounts.org/sports

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St.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict

2022‐2023STUDENTCONDUCTCODE

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Parent/StudentAcknowledgment

Student'sRulesandRegulationsofOperation

YoursignaturemeansthatyouhavereceivedthisCodeofStudentConductbookletandyouknowwhattherulesare.

_________________________________________    ______________________

StudentName(pleaseprint)DateofBirth

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_________________________________________  ______________________

TeacherGrade

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Students,parents/guardians,teachers,counselors,administrators,andofficestaffsallhaveimportantrolestoplayin

ourschools.Withsomanypeopleworkingtogether,problemsmayoccurfromtimetotime.Ruleshavebeenmadeto

addresstheseproblems.Likelaws,rulesapplytoeveryone,andtheyworkonlywheneveryoneknowswhattheyare.

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ThisbookletliststheDistrictrulesforstudentsinSt.JohnsCounty.Therulesapplytoallactivitiesoccurringonschool

grounds,onothersitesbeingusedforschoolactivitiesandforanyvehiclesauthorizedforthetransportingofstudents.

Pleasereadthem.Sinceparents/guardianscanbeheldresponsiblefortheactionsoftheirchildren,itisimportantthat

theyareawareoftherulesandconsequencesiftherulesarebroken.Parents,students,schoolfacultyandstaffneed

toknowtherules.

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Parentsneedtobecomeinvolvedintheeducationoftheirchildrenandhavetheresponsibilitytoprovidetheschool

withthecurrentemergencycontactpersonand/ortelephonenumbers.Theyalsohavetheresponsibilitytonotifythe

schoolofanything(suchasmedicalinformation)thatmayaffecttheirchild'sabilitytolearn,toattendschoolregularly,

ortotakepartinschoolactivities.Asaparent,youalsoauthorizedesignatedSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrictpersonnel

andSt.JohnsCountyHealthDepartmentSchoolHealthpersonneltoprovideemergencycareforyourchildandto

exchangemedicalinformationasnecessarytosupportthecontinuityofcareofyourchild.Parentsshouldalsotake

specialnoticeoftheAttendancesectionofthisBookletaswellastheSuspensionandExpulsionprovisions,whichare

inaccordancewithSchoolBoardRule.

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Signed forms must be part of every student's record. Your signature means that you have read this booklet and

understandtherules.(Itdoesnotmeanthatyouagreeordisagreewiththem.)

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Allformsmustbesignedbyparent/guardianandstudentandreturnedtoschool.

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_________________________________________    _________________

  Parent/GuardianSignatureDate

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_____________________________________________   ___________________

  Parent/GuardianSignatureDate

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_____________________________________________   ___________________

  StudentSignatureDate

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 FAIRNESSCITIZENSHIPRESPONSIBILITY

 RESPECTTRUSTWORTHINESSCARING



CHARACTERCOUNTS!Isacounty‐wideinitiativeinvolvingourSt.JohnsCountySchoolDistrict,community

organizations,lawenforcement,businesssponsorsandlocalgovernment.TheseSt.JohnsCounty

organizationshavecometogetherwithacommonapproachinanefforttosaychildrenmatter,values

matter,andcharactermatters…inourcommunityandinourcountry.