Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

and will be subject to further disciplinary action, including suspension, in the event of further violations or in regard to theseverity of the infraction. Students who throw or drop litter on the campus will be subject to disciplinary action.Food and Refreshments-No food, beverages or refreshments are allowed in any science classes, in any computer rooms, labs or where otherwiseposted.-At the discretion of the classroom teacher, dry snacks and/or beverages are allowed in classrooms and study halls.-Students are not allowed out of the cafeteria with food any time during the school day.-Food must be purchased from on-campus food services. No deliveries or vendors allowed.GamblingGames of chance which involve the exchange (or potential exchange) of money or material goods are prohibited, asare any card playing, lotteries, raffles, “pools” and wagering on athletic events.Improper Student BehaviorAny improper student behavior that is not specifically mentioned herein (such as spitting), but that poses a threat tothe health and/or safety of persons or property at Pinkerton Academy, or that creates a disruption or the likelihood of adisruption in the educational climate or school activities, shall be considered a violation of school rules, and shall be dealtwith by the administration. This includes any acts of an intimate or sexual nature, unwanted physical contact or roughhousing.These behaviors may rise to the level of an assault and result in serious disciplinary consequences and policeinvolvement. Violators may be subject to long-term suspensions or expulsion, and possible exclusion from extra-curricularactivities and/or athletics, depending on the nature of the infraction.Bus Transportation - Student BehaviorDriving a school bus is a serious profession, and we are concerned for the safety of everyone. Proper bus conduct is animportant factor for the safety of all students riding the buses.All rules and regulations that apply in and around school property shall also apply to transportation to and from schooland bus stops. Students may board or leave their assigned bus at their assigned neighborhood location only. Bus studentsare required to remain on school grounds from the time they leave the morning bus until the end of the school day.The school bus driver shall be responsible for discipline on the bus. The driver will submit a written Bus Discipline Reportto notify the administration about any students who distract or refuse to cooperate with the driver, cause damage to thebus, bully or harass any student on or around the bus, or carry out any other inappropriate behavior.Depending on the nature of the disruption, immediate suspension of bus riding privileges (in accordance with RSA189:9a) and/or detentions or suspensions from school may be imposed. Repeat offenders may be kept off the bus forlong-term durations or permanently removed from riding the bus. Parents will be contacted regarding any bus disciplinereports, and students are required to meet with their administrator. Students may be kept off the bus until a parent meetingis held with the assigned administrator.Riding a school bus to school is not a right but a privilege. Students are expected to behave appropriately at all timeswhile riding the bus to and from school. Students who choose to misbehave put everyone at risk.Dangerous Articles or ObjectsAny student who is in possession of, or who attempts to use, objects or articles, including but not limited to knives andguns, that pose a threat to the health and/or safety of persons or property at Pinkerton Academy, or that create(s) a disruptionor the likelihood of a disruption in the educational climate or school activities, shall be considered in violation of schoolrules and shall be dealt with by the administration, who reserves the right to confiscate such articles and objects at anytime. (Examples - fireworks, mace, pepper spray, chains, laser devices, spiked jewelry, etc.) The administration reservesthe right to treat look-alike weapons as if they were a real weapon or explosive. Look-alike weapons and explosives arelikely to disrupt our community and present a substantial risk to emergency responders. Therefore, students who bringlook-alike weapons or explosives on campus, as well as those who bring any of the actual weapons listed above, may besubject to long term suspension or expulsion, and exclusion from extra-curricular activities and/or athletics, depending onthe nature of the infraction. The complete text of the policy regarding weapons on Academy property is published in theplanner below.22