Code of Student Conduct - Coral Reef Senior High School - Miami ...
Code of Student Conduct - Coral Reef Senior High School - Miami ...
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<strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Conduct</strong> – Secondary<br />
Grades<br />
Philosophical Basis:<br />
Grades, at best, are but an indicator <strong>of</strong> the students’ knowledge or skill at any particular time. Grades are not<br />
necessarily an accurate gauge as to whether learning has taken place. However, since much emphasis is placed<br />
upon grades, students’ academic grades should reflect the teacher’s most objective assessment <strong>of</strong> students’<br />
academic achievement. Academic grades should not be used as a threat in order to maintain classroom<br />
decorum.<br />
Rights:<br />
Responsibilities:<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right to be informed <strong>of</strong> the<br />
teacher’s grading criteria, which is consistent with<br />
district guidelines, at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each<br />
grading period.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right to receive an academic<br />
grade that reflects their achievement.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right to be notified when they<br />
are performing unsatisfactorily.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right to receive a conduct and<br />
effort grade in each class consistent with their<br />
overall behavior and effort.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right to achieve academic<br />
success based upon their own initiative and ability<br />
without interference from others.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to ask teachers in<br />
advance <strong>of</strong> a graded assignment for an explanation<br />
<strong>of</strong> any grading criteria or practice they may<br />
question or that needs clarification.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to maintain<br />
reasonable standards <strong>of</strong> academic performance<br />
commensurate with their ability.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to make every<br />
effort to improve their performance upon receipt or<br />
notification <strong>of</strong> unsatisfactory performance.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to conduct<br />
themselves in each class in ways that are conducive<br />
to the learning process.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to earn grades<br />
based upon their performance while guarding<br />
against cheating by other students.<br />
Marriage, Pregnancy and Parenthood<br />
Philosophical Basis:<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who are married, parents/guardians, or expectant parents/guardians do not lose their right to free<br />
public education. It is, therefore, the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the public schools to encourage their continued education<br />
through the implementation <strong>of</strong> positive policies and the development <strong>of</strong> appropriate educational programs.<br />
Rights:<br />
Responsibilities:<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s who are married, parents/guardians <strong>of</strong><br />
expectant students have the right to remain in the<br />
regular school program, including appropriate<br />
extracurricular activities, or to attend one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
specialized programs designed to meet their<br />
particular needs.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the right, upon request, to be<br />
referred to an appropriate agency for special<br />
counseling regarding marriage, pregnancy, and<br />
parenthood/guardianship.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to request pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
medical advice regarding continued school attendance.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s have the responsibility to request special<br />
counseling regarding marriage, pregnancy, and<br />
parenthood/guardianship.<br />
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