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American United School strives to teach its students how to handle the problems of adolescence and<br />
society by setting, explaining, and maintaining standards. The school has clear policies on the use of drugs,<br />
alcohol, and tobacco products. It is essential that everyone involved with the life of the school community<br />
understand them. The use, sale, or possession of drugs or alcohol on campus or at any school function,<br />
including school-sponsored trips, even during vacation time, is prohibited. This includes attending any<br />
school function under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Breaking this rule may result in expulsion.<br />
Smoking and other tobacco use is not permitted on the campus, on the surrounding streets, on any school<br />
bus, or when students are representing the school in public. The possession of drugs by anyone and the<br />
purchase of alcohol or tobacco by minors are illegal and against school policy.<br />
Suspension<br />
Violation of school rules may result in suspension from school. Students must be prepared to turn in<br />
homework. Additionally, students who have assessments during days when they are suspended will take<br />
those assessments on the day they return to school. Suspended students who have assessments scheduled<br />
for the day they return will not be offered extensions.<br />
Probation<br />
Students whose behavior demonstrates serious or recurring disregard for the spirit of the rules and<br />
expectations of the American United School community will be placed on probation. During the specified<br />
length of time they are on disciplinary probation, students who commit a subsequent major rules violation<br />
are likely to be expelled from school.<br />
Expulsion<br />
The Administration of the middle school may recommend expulsion for a serious violation, even on the<br />
first offense, if a student’s continued presence is deleterious to American United School or to the student/s<br />
involved. When expulsion is recommended, a student is automatically suspended. During the suspension<br />
period, the Administration of the middle school will <strong>rev</strong>iew the matter with those involved before reaching<br />
a decision.<br />
Bullying<br />
Bullying behavior is defined as cruel or hostile behaviors involving a student who is the bully towards<br />
another child who is the victim. American United Schools has taken a strong stand on p<strong>rev</strong>enting bullying<br />
behaviors in our schools. Examples of physical bullies are those acts using physical aggression, or taking the<br />
victim’s property. Verbal bullies use words to hurt or humiliate another student, with the bully often<br />
saying, “I was only joking.” Relational bullies try to control relationships by persuading some students to<br />
reject others. Relational bullies commonly spread hurtful rumors. <strong>AUS</strong> High School has a zero tolerance<br />
policy regarding bullying behavior. Reporting bullying is a social responsibility and benefits the victim, the<br />
bully and the entire school community. There will be disciplinary measures taken towards acts of bullying<br />
at <strong>AUS</strong> High School.<br />
Assemblies<br />
Assemblies take place during the school year. Concerts, guest speakers, academic awards, etc. will be<br />
presented for the students’ educational and entertainment value. Student behavior is important to the<br />
success and value of our assemblies. All students are required to follow these guidelines for assemblies:<br />
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Take your seat quickly and quietly.<br />
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