Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

the prior consent of the teacher and administration. The use of any devices to take pictures or videos includingcell phones and other communication devices is prohibited. Taking unauthorized pictures on school grounds isprohibited. Students in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary consequences including but not limitedto Saturday detention and/or suspension.Motor Vehicle OperationPinkerton Academy will not tolerate reckless operation of a motor vehicle on its property. Students who operatea vehicle in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety and welfare of others or to disrupt Academy programs willhave their parking privileges revoked, temporarily or permanently, and will be subject to further disciplinary actions,which shall include possible suspension from school and/or legal action. Student athletes are prohibited fromtraveling between locker rooms and on campus athletic fields in student driven vehicles at all times. Of particularconcern is the practice of riding in the back of pickup trucks, in convertibles, and in or on other open vehicles.DisrespectAny student who is disrespectful, profane, or vulgar to any member of the Pinkerton staff is subject to disciplinaryaction including possible suspension.Failure to ComplyAny student who refuses to comply with any reasonable request made by a staff member is subject to disciplinaryaction and possible suspension.Displays of AffectionAffections between students should not be on display for other students and staff members. If students persistin prolonged public displays of affection, the situation will be treated as an infraction of school rules. Parents willbe notified and a minimum of two detentions per person will be assigned.Profane, Obscene, Abusive and/or Insulting LanguagePinkerton Academy will not tolerate written or verbal comments which insult or attack another person’s race,religion, heritage, gender, disability, or sexual preference. Students who make inappropriate, degrading and/orinflammatory slurs will be subject to immediate suspension from school. Less specific profane, obscene, and/orabusive language will also not be tolerated. Disciplinary measures will progress from a warning to three detentions,depending on the seriousness, context, and setting of the violation. Students who persist in using inappropriatelanguage will be subject to suspension. Such conduct may rise to the level of harassment, bullying, or hazing andbe reported to law enforcement agencies.Gang ActivityIt is the policy of the Academy that membership in gangs, fraternities, sororities, or in other clubs/organizationswhich initiate, advocate, or promote activities which threaten the safety or well-being of persons or property onschool grounds or which disrupt the school environment are harmful to the education process and are prohibited.The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming which,by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, symbol or any other attribute which indicates or implies membershipor affiliation with such a group, present a clear and present danger to the Academy environment and educationalobjectives and are forbidden. Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidation, and/or activities of such groupaffiliations which are likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting inphysical or mental harm to students are prohibited. Any student wearing, carrying, or displaying gang paraphernalia,or exhibiting behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership, or causing and/or participating inactivities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student will be subject to disciplinary action, includingsuspension and expulsion.Thrown ObjectsThe throwing of all objects (including snowballs) is prohibited. Violators will receive a minimum of one detention21