It is the responsibility of the Maple Grove Senior High School community, defined as adults and students at Maple Grove Senior High School, to promote a quality learning environment which is safe, respectful and productive. This learning environment must balance the promotion of the best interests of students with student accountability. To that end, the following behavior guidelines define behaviors that interfere with a productive learning environment and the response the school community will take to such behaviors. In short, student behavior that violates federal, state, or local laws, School Board policies, building regulations, or the rights, health, safety or welfare of any person, including the offender, will result in disciplinary action.

Amendment Clause: Any and all of the following material is subject to amendment by the School Administration or the Board of Education at any time.

Assault/Fighting:
The use of violence against another is not tolerated. Students who are physically violent will be suspended. If a student has a second such incident during their high school career, a recommendation for expulsion will be sent to the School Board. Students involved in particularly serious physical violence (i.e. unprovoked assault, etc.) will be recommended for expulsion on the first incident. Students who are verbally or non-verbally violent, threatening, abusive or profane are subject to serious disciplinary action. A direct attack upon a staff member or employee, either physically or verbally, is assaultive in nature, will be subject to serious disciplinary action and will be turned over to legal authorities

Audio/Electronic Equipment:
Students are not permitted to use personal audio/electronic equipment (i.e. CD players, headphones, cell phones, pagers, etc.) in the building during school hours, as these items are disruptive to school operations. The staff will confiscate any personal audio/electronic equipment used during school hours. Confiscated equipment will be returned to the student at whatever time might be deemed appropriate.

Authority:
Students should know that all employees of the school have the responsibility and obligation to enforce school rules and regulations.

Cheating: Cheating is unethical and does not enhance the learning process. Any student involved in cheating is subject to serious academic consequences.

Chemical Use/Abuse: The use/abuse or possession of mood altering chemicals (including steroids) by students is not tolerated, as it may interfere with the learning process of students and it may jeopardize the personal safety of students. School District Policy #541, Section 7e. states: “No student, regardless of age, may possess, use, be under the influence of, distribute, sell and/or exchange unauthorized, mood altering, or illegal chemical substances, such as narcotics, drugs, alcohol or other mood-altering chemicals, which can affect the student’s ability to participate, and/or cause damage to the student’s health.” In compliance with the above policy, the following guidelines have been established for students:

Students, regardless of age, may NOT:
• Possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or unauthorized drugs, in any form. This includes abuse of prescription and/or over the counter drugs.
• Possess equipment intended for use in connection with the consumption of alcohol and/or unauthorized drugs.
• Possess or use tobacco

This rule applies the school building, school grounds, before, during, and after school hours, on the school busses, at school activities, and school events and school events that take place away from school property (e.g. field trips, athletic events, etc.)

Chemical/Tobacco Use/Abuse Regarding Students in Athletics: Any athlete that is confirmed to have used or possessed a mood-altering chemical or tobacco product during a particular sport season (from the first day of practice until the last game) will forfeit their eligibility for the remainder of that season. If a violation occurs late enough in the season that minimal MSHSL consequences cannot be served, then that athlete’s consequences will carry over into the next sport season that he or she chooses to participate in until all MSHSL consequences have been satisfied. For out of season violations and additional information refer to the Athletic Registration Information Packet.

Penalties shall be cumulative beginning with and throughout the student’s participation in a high school activity.

Chemical/Tobacco Use/Abuse Regarding Students in Fine Arts Activities:
Classification A: Classroom performing groups (All choirs, bands, orchestras and Children’s Theater)
Classification B: Fine Arts groups that meet outside the school day such as vocal ensemble, One-Act and Three-Act plays, etc.
To be eligible for participation in Fine Arts activities, students must adhere to the MSHSL Music and Speech Eligibility Guidelines in addition to the MGSH rules and code of conduct specified by the coach or advisor.

Penalties shall be cumulative beginning with and throughout the student’s participation in a high school activity.

Community Chemical Violations: When a student violates Minnesota law regarding chemical use, (consumption, possession, DUI, etc.) that community police department is mandated to notify the school in writing. These reports are not considered school district policy violations. However, if the student is involved in the MN State High School League (i.e., debate student, athlete, fine arts student, etc.) then MSHSL and MGSH consequences do apply.

Disruption: Disruptions are acts that interrupt the operation of the school or school-sponsored activities. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to: false fire alarms, use of lighters, use of obscene language, public displays of affection which create an uncomfortable environment, inappropriate hallway or cafeteria behavior, etc. Any item found to be disruptive to the school environment will be confiscated.

Dress Code: The responsibily itfor the appearance of the students of Maple Grove Senior High rests with the parents and students themselves. They have the right to determine such student dress providing that such attire is not destructive to school property, complies with requirements for health and safety, does not interfere with the educational process, and is not offensive.
Clothing should be appropriate, neat, clean, and not offensive. Examples of inappropriate attire include clothing that advertises illegal substances, is associated with gang affiliation, contains obscene or profane language or pictures, is sexually provocative or immodest, etc. No hats, bandannas, “do rags”, etc. will be allowed. Administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate under this code.
Students taking special courses such as physical education, technology education, and life skills may be required to wear specified clothing or protective eye wear for health or safety reasons.

Food: Food and beverages are not to be brought into hallways or classrooms. These items may only be in classrooms for special events or projects. Water may be brought into classrooms only in clear containers with instructor permission.

Gambling: Students may not participate on school property in games of chance with the express purpose of exchanging money or other goods.

Hallways: Students are not to be in hallways without a pass during classes. If a teacher permits students to leave the room, a pass is to be issued.

Harassment: Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. It will be a violation for any student, employee or agent of the school District to harass through conduct or communication of a sexual nature or regarding religion or race OR inflict, threaten to inflict, or attempt to inflict violence of a sexual nature or regarding religion or race upon any student, employee or agent of the District. Any form of sexual, religious, or racial harassment or sexual, religious or racial violence is strictly prohibited by district policy #584. Violation of this policy will be cause for disciplinary action.

Any occurrence of harassment should be reported directly to a school official (teacher, counselor, administrator). Once reported, the administration will investigate the complaint and an appropriate course of disciplinary action will be taken. Consequences for harassment may include; warning, parent conference, completion of learning packet, sensitivity training, suspension, victim involvement, and/or police involvement.

Racial and Religious Harassment:
is defined as being any comment, gesture, joke, language or behavior, displayed in any manner, which draws attention to racial religious or cultural differences in a demeaning, disrespectful or offensive manner.

Sexual Harassment: consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Spreading sexual rumors, sexual name-calling, sexual jokes/cartoons/pictures, inappropriate patting or pinching, intentional brushing against one’s body, pressure for sexual activity and any unwelcome discussion that is sexual in nature are all examples of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.

GUIDELINES FOR BEHAVIOR: To know the difference between behavior that is okay and behavior that constitutes harassment, remember these guidelines:
• Be aware of the difference between the intent of your behavior and the impact of your behavior.
• Be sure that there is equal initiation and participation when you interact with others.
• Treat people as they would like to be treated, not as you think they would like to be treated.
• Do not use words and/or gestures that are unkind, uninvited, unwanted, uncomfortable, offensive and derogatory.

Hazing: Maple Grove Senior High prohibits any form of hazing activity on the part of any student, employee, or agent of the school. This prohibition includes planning, directing, encouraging, aiding or engaging in hazing, as well as permitting, condoning, or tolerating hazing. This Hazing Prohibition applies on and off school property and during and after school hours. Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions contained in this policy. Further, any person violating law or school policy in order to be initiated or affiliated with a student organization will be subject to discipline.

Identification: Students have the responsibility to identify themselves when asked by a school staff member or employee. Failure to do so, fleeing, giving a false name will be considered insubordination and subject to disciplinary action.

Insubordination: The deliberate refusal to follow the reasonable request of a school staff member will be treated seriously and will be grounds for disciplinary action.

Plagiarism: Everyone is responsible for knowing and avoiding the various forms and levels of plagiarism. To quote Writers Inc., “plagiarism – [is] the act of presenting someone else’s ideas as your own” (179).

The following are the most common types of plagiarism that occur in student work:
Word-for-word plagiarism is the direct copying of another’s material without giving credit.
Paraphrase plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas without crediting the source of the material or idea.
Spot plagiarism is using key words or phrases without giving credit. Cases of plagiarism will result in significant loss of points – up to failure of assignment in question, depending on circumstances of the incident. In addition, a student who allows others to use their work in fulfillment of class requirements will also be held accountable. This action will result in significant loss of points --- up to failure of the assignment in question.

Profanity/Obscenity: Written or verbal profanity, obscene and/or offensive gestures, signs, pictures, publications, including any such items displayed in lockers will result in disciplinary action.

Theft: Theft is defined as the act of intentionally taking, using, transferring, concealing, or retaining possession of property of another without consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of the property or not making reasonable effort to find the owner. A student found to be involved in a theft will be expected to pay restitution and will be subject to disciplinary action and/or referral to the police.

Threats: Threats of violence, verbal or written, or the reporting of dangerous or hazardous situations that do not exist will result in serious disciplinary action. Parents will be contacted and the student may be referred to the Police Liaison Officer.

Tobacco Use/Possession: Maple Grove Sr. High is a tobacco-free environment 24 hours per day.
No student, REGARDLESS OF AGE, may possess or use tobacco in the building, on school grounds, including the parking lot, on the school bus, at school activities, or at school events taking place away from school (i.e. field trips, athletic events, etc.).

PROCEDURE TO BE USED WITH STUDENTS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF USE OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO POLICY

1. FIRST VIOLATION:
a. The local police will issue the student a citation.
b. The student will be required to attend a Tobacco Awareness session.
c. The parent/guardian is contacted.


a. The local police will issue the student a citation.
b. Student will be suspended for one (1) day.
c. The appropriate school personnel will provide a list of resources for outside tobacco cessation counseling.
d. The parent/guardian is contacted.

3. THIRD VIOLATION OR MORE:
a. The local police will issue the student a citation.
b. Student will be suspended for three (3)days.
c. The appropriate school personnel will provide a list of resources for outside tobacco cessation counseling.
d. The parent/guardian is contacted.

Trespassing:
Presence at any school location without permission from staff of that school is trespassing. Students are not to go into other district buildings without permission from the staff of that building. State law does not allow a person to enter or be found on school property within six months after being told by the school principal or designee to leave the property and not return unless the principal or designee has given permission to return. Admitting others through a locked or secured door without permission of school personnel is permitting trespassing. School administration and/or police will deal with incidents of trespassing.

Vandalism: Vandalism is defined as damage to or destruction of school property or property of others. A student found to be involved in an act of vandalism will be expected to pay restitution and will be subject to disciplinary action and/or referral to the police.

Weapons: Students and non-students, including adults and visiting youths, are forbidden to possess, store, transmit, or use an instrument that is considered a weapon or a look-alike weapon in school, on school grounds, at school activities, at bus stops, on school busses or school vehicles or school contracted vehicles, or entering upon or departing from school premises, property or events.

The District takes a position of zero tolerance on real and look-alike weapons, including, but not limited to:
• All firearms, whether locked or not.
• Other guns of all types including pellet or BB.
• Knives, switchblades, or automatically opening knives.
• Explosives, including live ammunition AND FIREWOKS.
• Electronic self-defense devices, including stun guns.

Furthermore, the District prohibits possession, utilization, and distribution of weapons or harmful or nuisance articles.
1. Possession is defined as having control of or storing objects which may threaten and/or harm person(s) or property.
2. Utilization is defined as the use of objects which threaten and/orharm person(s) or property.
3. Distribution is defined as transmitting objects that may threaten and/or harm person(s) or property.

This violation will result in suspension and a recommendation to the District Office for expulsion. Police referral will occur.
NOTICE: OTHER WEAPON CONCERNS Paintball guns are look-alike/replica firearms and have the capability of doing great bodily harm. DO NOT BRING ANY LOOK-ALIKE/REPLICA OR REAL FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. POSSESSION OF A PAINT BAL GUN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION AND A RECOMMENDATION TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE FOR EXPULSION. Minn. Statutes
CRIMINAL CODE – Section: 609.66, Sub 1d. Felony; possession on school property. (a) Whoever possesses, stores, or keeps a dangerous weapon or uses or brandishes a replica firearm or a BB gun on school property is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine not more than $5,000, or both.

Behavioral Consequences: The school has developed consequences for those who show inappropriate or disruptive behavior. These consequences are assigned in an effort to correct or change behavior that is not acceptable. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to: meeting with the teacher/counselor/administrator, behavioral contracts, detention, loss of school privileges, parent conference with school staff, modified schoolprogram, referral to school support services, referral to legal system, restitution, suspension from class, out-of-school suspension, exclusion, or expulsion.