Students and teachers are brought together for the purpose of education. The classroom environment must be one that permits an orderly and efficient operation of the learning process. Self-discipline and respect for others are essential elements of a successful educational experience. The responsibility for a school environment conducive to success is a combined effort of students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff, and community members.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner that demonstrates courtesy and respect to staff members, other students, and guests at all times. All staff members have full authority to direct or discipline any student. Direct disobedience of a staff member’s directive is absolutely forbidden. If a student feels that a directive of a staff member is unreasonable, he/she is expected to comply and is encouraged to later discuss the situation with an administrator so that clarification and/or corrective action may be initiated.

The authority of all Northview personnel is in effect when students are:

• on school grounds at any time
• off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event
• traveling to and from school or a school activity, function or event

1) Students may not leave class for any reason without a pass issued by the teacher. Teachers are not authorized to issue passes during the first ten or last ten minutes of the class except in cases of true emergency nature.

2) Students who are suspended from school are restricted from attending school events until the suspension is concluded. Students suspended Friday and Monday may not participate or be present at weekend events.

3) Students are responsible for damage to, or loss of, their books or any school property.

4) Northview High School operates on the closed campus concept. Students may not leave campus once they arrive unless they have properly checked out through the Attendance Office.

5) During a fire drill or emergency, students are to stay in a group and follow all teacher directions.

6) Students may use electronic devices with headphones during their lunch periods, before school, during class changes, and after school. Under no circumstances are electronic devices to be worn, used, or visible during class or any instructional activity such as class meetings, assemblies, group testing, etc. Items will be confiscated from students who violate this rule. Electronic devices without headphones are not permitted.

7) Students may not visit other schools during the school day or on a teacher workday without authorization.

8) Food and/or drinks are to be consumed only in the food court or courtyard during the school day. After dismissal, students may consume food and/or drink in the concession and canopy areas.

ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINE ASSIGNMENTS

Freshmen: Mr. Williams
Sophomores: Ms. Spalla
Juniors: Mr. Haines
Seniors: Mr. Haines

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