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Committed to focusing its resources on the achievement of academic and personal success for all students

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Independence High School

Behavior Expectations

1)    Our classrooms are learning and study centers. 

·        Be respectful of everyone’s space and their right to a comfortable, peaceful and quiet environment.

·        Use your time in our classrooms wisely and productively.

·        Handle school textbooks, furniture and equipment responsibly.

·        Cooperate with all staff and other school officials.

 

2)    We strive to maintain a safe campus. 

·        Refrain from verbal or physical altercations.

·        Wandering or loitering around campus is not allowed.

·        Smoking or using other uncontrolled substances is prohibited.

·        Bringing objects on campus that may be harmful to others is forbidden.

·        Visitors are not allowed on campus without permission from the office.

 

3)    The dress code is meant to promote a business atmosphere. 

·        Inappropriate, unsuitable clothing is not allowed at school, which includes    gang related colors or symbols, disparaging titles or slogans, bare midriffs,        low-cut revealing tops, short shorts/skirts, pants with gaping holes, exposed underwear or sagging pants.

·        Hats are to be removed before entering the building.

 

4)    Electronic devices/phones can be disruptive in our classrooms. 

·        Equipment will be confiscated if in use in the building.

·        Bringing the items to school is at your own risk. 

 

5)    Students are expected to model good behavior in the community.

·        Visiting other school campuses during school hours (or immediately before or after school) is not allowed.

·        Loitering in parks and business areas during school hours is discouraged.

·        Always represent our school with a polite, respectful and courteous attitude at all school and community events.