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School Manners An understanding of good manners is an important step toward ultimate success in life. Good manners here and everywhere are based on kindness and consideration toward others. They are a way of showing in effect, the regard we have for other people. The student can easily acquire the habit of proper school conduct by knowing what constitutes acceptable behavior and language and then practicing the correct manner of doing things in daily contact with other students, teachers, and school authorities. A student should ask the following questions:
In order to acquire an appreciation and understanding of correct classroom conduct the following modes of behavior should be considered carefully by all students. Students should show respect for the teacher by being on time, listening attentively and sitting quietly. Students show avoid being show-offs or playing the clown. They should not read or touch anything on a teacher’s desk. Students with good manners will not laugh or ridicule another student’s statements made in a classroom discussion. They will listen attentively to their classmate’s remarks, and when they disagree, will state their point in a polite, matter-of-fact manner and avoid rude interruptions. There is a time and place for display of affections. Boy-girl relationships are part of growing but any inappropriate display of affections will not be allowed. Destruction of School Property (ARS 15-842) Students may be held responsible for damage done to district facilities and equipment and may be required to pay for such damage. A student who cuts, defaces or otherwise damages any school property may be subject to disciplinary action. Upon complaints to the board, the parents or guardians of minors who have damaged school property will be liable for all damages caused by their children or wards. The superintendent may devise rules and regulations governing the control and instruction of students after regular class hours for disciplinary purposes. Hazing or Initiation Hazing or initiation of any student in any form is prohibited. Such activity is degrading to the student, can cause anti-social behavior and is often potentially dangerous. This applies to club and athletic initiations as well as general school conduct. Loitering Students are not to loiter, either before, during or after school hours on the school grounds or neighboring schools. Posted signs may warrant a ticket from police. Lost and Damaged Material Students will be required to pay replacement costs for lost or damaged property and books owned by the district. Electronic devices Electronic devices, such as, walkmans, cell phones, picture phones etc….will be confiscated if seen on school campus during regular school hours. These devices are considered a disruption to the educational environment. The only time these devices maybe used at school is during the school lunch period. The school is not responsible for these the theft or loss of these items. Students bring them to school at their own risk. Snowballing Because of the danger of breaking car windows and eye glasses, and the added danger of injuring people, no snowballing is permitted in the parking lot, along the street in front of schools, on school grounds, inside the school or on a school-related activity. Disciplinary action may result from snowballing. Tampering With the Fire Alarm System or Equipment Arizona Revised Statutes states this is a misdemeanor. In each case the law will be followed. Parking Permits: All students that plan on driving a car to school must obtain a parking permit from the Bookstore. The permit is used to identify cars that may park on campus. CHS is not responsible for any damage that may occur in the parking lot. |