CODE of CONDUCT

North Allegheny School District

CODE of CONDUCT

GOALS

To communicate the North Allegheny Code of Conduct to students, parents, staff and community.
To enforce school board policy, local, state and federal laws.
To insure the rights and personal dignity of students and staff.
To emphasize the need for acceptance of personal responsibility and self-discipline.
To assure a fair, reasonable and consistent approach to the enforcement of the Code of Conduct.
To maintain an effective and safe learning environment.
To maximize learning and minimize disruptions.
To protect and maintain school property.
To identify, diagnose and remediate students who exhibit inappropriate behavior.
To refer students to appropriate persons for counseling, examination, remediation or rehabilitation.
To promote and recognize exemplary student behavior.

The examples provided in this code of conduct are not to be construed as limiting the behaviors which may require disciplinary action by school personnel.

The following MISCONDUCT/ RESPONSE STRUCTURE includes four levels. Level one, two, three and four represent a continuum of misbehaviors based on the seriousness of the act and the frequency of the occurrence. STUDENTS SHOULD AVOID THE BEHAVIORS LISTED AS EXAMPLES UNDER EACH LEVEL AND, INSTEAD, EXHIBIT GOOD CONDUCT.

Any student found in violation of Board Policy or district rules and regulations will receive appropriate disciplinary action.