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St. Johns CountySchool DistrictStudent Code of Conduct2019-2020Student Code of ConductPage 1
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Table of ContentsGuiding Principles and Mission Statement . .6District Office and School Phone Directory . . .7Introduction . 11Section 1: Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesSafe, Positive and Receptive Learning Environment . 12Attendance. 12Counseling . 12Curriculum . 13Free Speech/Expression . 13Grades . 13Privacy and Property Rights . 14Student Records . 14Participation in Extracurricular Activities . 14Student Dress Code . 14Standards of Conduct for Students Transported by School Bus . 16Section 2: Student AttendanceAttendance. 19Reporting Absences . 19Planned Absences . 20Make‐Up Work . 20Truancy . 20Tardiness . 21Driver’s License . 21Releasing Students from School . 21Granting Permission to Leave School Grounds . 22Exemption from Regular School Attendance . 22Section 3: School HealthIllness in School . 23School‐Entry Health Examinations and Immunizations . 23Prescription and Non‐Prescription Medicine . 23Administration of Narcotics for Pain Management . 23Section 4: Student DisciplineOverview . 24Progressive Discipline . 24Student Athletes . 24Possession of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs . 25Prescription and Non‐Prescription Medicine . 26Contraband .27Search and Seizure . 27Canine Inspections and Metal Detectors 27Portable Breath Test . 27Cell Phones and Wireless Communication Devices . 28Student Code of ConductPage 3
Instructional Technology . 28Bullying and Harassment . 28Hazing .29Dating Violence and Abuse . 29Zero Tolerance . 29Weapons Prohibited . 29Legal Notices ‐ Florida Statute 1006.07 . 30Section 5: Levels of DisciplineLevel I . 32Level II . 33Level III . 35Level IV . 37Section 6: Procedures Relating to Disciplinary ActionProcedures for Suspension . 40Review and Appeal of Out‐of‐School Suspension .40Procedures for Placement in an Alternative School . 41Procedures for Appeal of Alternative School Placement . 41Expulsion . 41Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities . 42Procedures for Felony Suspension. 43Appeals of Other Disciplinary Action .43Disruptive Students and Staff Intervention . 43Section 7: MiscellaneousSchool Attendance Zones and Student Assignment . 44Administrative Assignment to an Alternative School . 45Education Records ‐ Directory Information . 45Education Records ‐ Notice of Rights . 46Education Records ‐ Divorced or Unmarried Parents . 47Education Records ‐ Name Change . 47Discrimination Prohibited .47Grievance Procedure for Students Alleging Unlawful Discriminationor Sexual Harassment . 47Homeless Students . 50Notification of Social Security Number Collection and Use. 50Pledge of Allegiance . . . 50Section 8: Student‐Athlete Code of ConductIntroduction to Arizona Sports Accord ‐ Pursuing Victory with Honor . 51Parent and Student–Athlete Contract Requirement . .51Prohibited Conduct . 52Disciplinary Procedure 53Responses and Sanctions . 53Participation Penalty Chart . 55Student Code of ConductPage 4
Section 9: Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP) Excerpt . 56Forms to be completed and returned to school by Student Athletes:Pursuing Victory with Honor Parent Contract . 60Pursuing Victory with Honor Student‐Athlete Contract . 62Forms to be completed and returned to school by ALL students:Acceptable Use Agreement Form/Waiver for Personal Electronic Property . 64Parent/Student Acknowledgement . 65Optional Form: Release of Student Directory Information Options . 66Student Code of ConductPage 5
St. Johns County School DistrictGuiding PrinciplesWe believe that . Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship are essential to the well‐being of individuals and society.All individuals have intrinsic value.Every individual can contribute something of worth to society.Individuals are responsible and accountable for their choices and decisions.In order to grow and thrive, individuals need caring relationships and a nurturing environment.Supportive family relationships are the foundation of the community.High expectations lead to higher performance which, in turn, empowers the individual andstrengthens society.Continuous learning is a lifelong process that is essential to a productive and enriched life.The St. Johns County School District is recognized throughout Florida for its exceptional academics,innovative programming, student accomplishments, and professional staff. The district’s success is due toits commitment to both excellence in academics and character development.The Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship) arefound in the District’s Core Values. Individual worth and high expectations for all students are also part ofthis value system.St. Johns County schools and organizations have come together with a common approach in an effort tosay children matter, values matter, character matters and academic excellence matters in our communityand in our country. These principles are embodied in the District’s visionary Mission Statement.Mission StatementThe St. Johns County School District will inspire good character and a passion for lifelong learning in allstudents, creating educated and caring contributors to the world.Student Code of ConductPage 6
District OfficePhone DirectoryDirectory Information Switchboard (904) 547-7500www.stjohns.k12.fl.usAcademic Services547‐7520Instructional Services: l Technology547‐3920Board Members547‐7510Media Services547‐4864Curriculum547‐7503Operational Services547‐7670ESOL547‐8924Public Relations547‐7517Exceptional Student Education547‐7672Risk Management547‐7554Facilities & New Construction547‐8150School hool Services547‐7583Food Services547‐8931Student Records547‐7137Full Service Schools547‐7797Student Services547‐7797Guidance and Programs of Choice547‐7754Superintendent547‐7502Head Start547‐8965Title I Services547‐8928Health Services547‐7693Transportation547‐7810Human al Services:Elementary547‐7541Voluntary Pre‐K Programs547‐8954andGovernmentalStudent Code of ConductPage 7
Directory of SchoolsElementary SchoolsCrookshank ElementaryCunningham Creek ElementaryDurbin Creek ElementaryW. D. Hartley ElementaryHickory Creek ElementaryR. B. Hunt ElementaryJulington Creek ElementaryKetterlinus ElementaryOtis Mason ElementaryOcean Palms ElementaryOsceola ElementaryPalencia ElementaryPicolata Crossing ElementaryPV/PV Rawlings ElementarySouth Woods ElementaryTimberlin Creek ElementaryThe Webster SchoolWards Creek ElementaryStudent Code of Conduct1455 North Whitney StreetSt. Augustine, Florida 320841205 Roberts RoadSt. Johns, Florida 322594100 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, Florida 32259260 Cacique DriveSt. Augustine, Florida 32086235 Hickory Creek TrailSt. Johns, Florida 32259125 Magnolia DriveSt. Augustine, Florida 320802316 Race Track RoadSt. Johns, Florida 3225967 Orange StreetSt. Augustine, Florida 32084207 Mason Manatee WaySt. Augustine, Florida 32086355 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, Florida 320821605 Osceola Elementary RoadSt. Augustine, Florida 32084355 Palencia Village DriveSt. Augustine, Florida 320952675 Pacetti RoadSt. Augustine, Florida 32092630 A‐1‐A NorthPonte Vedra Beach, FL 320824750 State Road 206, WestHastings, Florida 32033555 Pine Tree LaneSt. Augustine, Florida 32092420 North Orange StreetSt. Augustine, Florida 320846555 State Road 16St. Augustine, Florida �8610547‐7400547‐3860547‐8730Page 8
K‐8 SchoolsFreedom Crossing Academy1365 Shetland DriveSaint Johns, FL 32259547‐4230Liberty Pines Academy10901 Russell Sampson RoadSaint Johns, FL 32259547‐7900Mill Creek AcademyPalm Valley AcademyPatriot Oaks AcademyValley Ridge Academy3750 International Golf ParkwaySt. Augustine, FL 320922135 Palm Valley RoadPonte Vedra, FL 32081475 Longleaf Pine ParkwaySaint Johns, FL 32259105 Greenleaf DrivePonte Vedra, FL e SchoolsFruit Cove MiddleAlice B. Landrum MiddleMurray MiddlePacetti Bay MiddleGamble Rogers MiddleSebastian MiddleSwitzerland Point MiddleStudent Code of Conduct3180 Race Track RoadSt Johns, Florida 32259230 Landrum LanePonte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082150 North Holmes Blvd.St. Augustine, Florida 32084245 Meadowlark LaneSt. Augustine, Florida 320926250 US 1 SouthSt. Augustine, Florida 320862955 Lewis SpeedwaySt. Augustine, Florida 32084777 Greenbriar RoadSt. Johns, Florida �8700547‐3840547‐8650Page 9
High Schools7399 Longleaf Pine ParkwaySt. Johns, Florida 32259100 Knights LaneSt. John, Florida 32259600 State Road 206 WestSt. Augustine, Florida 3208610550 Ray RoadPonte Vedra, Florida 32081460 Davis Park RoadPonte Vedra, Florida 320813205 Varella Ave.St. Augustine, Florida 320842980 Collins AvenueSt. Augustine, Florida 32084Bartram Trail High SchoolCreekside High SchoolPedro Menendez High SchoolAllen D. Nease High SchoolPonte Vedra High SchoolSt. Augustine High SchoolSt. Johns Technical High ��7350547‐8530547‐8500Alternative SchoolsTheGainesAlternativeand One Christopher StreetTransition Schools at The Evelyn B. St. Augustine, Florida 32084Hamblen Center547‐8560Post‐Secondary SchoolsFirst Coast Technical College2980 Collins AvenueSt. Augustine, Florida 32084547‐3282Charter SchoolsSt. Johns Community Campus (ARC)Therapeutic Learning CenterSt. Augustine Public MontessoriStudent Code of Conduct62 Cuna StreetSt. Augustine, Florida 320841955 U.S. 1 SouthSt. Augustine, Florida 320867 Williams StreetSt. Augustine, Florida 32084209‐6842824‐8932342‐5350Page 10
St. Johns County School District2019‐2020Student Code of ConductINTRODUCTIONWith the St. Johns County School District Mission Statement in mind, the Student Code of Conduct wasdeveloped to help District students, parents, faculty and staff understand the guidelines for maintaining asafe and orderly learning environment. In addition, all District students and staff are charged withmodeling the characteristics of citizenship, character education and literacy. Each school develops its ownrules and expectations for student conduct based on the District‐wide Student Code of Conduct.This Code applies to all District students in pre‐kindergarten through grade 12, including high school andschool‐age students attending either a technical center in a dual‐enrollment program or a communityschool program for high school credit. It applies to students: While on school grounds While being transported by School District transportation During school‐sponsored events, such as field trips, athletic functions and similar activities.While students may be disciplined for infractions as provided in this Student Code of Conduct, there alsomay be law enforcement consequences for acts of misconduct that violate the law.This Student Code of Conduct is based upon the School Board's rules governing student conduct anddiscipline. It includes: Rules of conductSpecific grounds for disciplinary actionProcedures to be followed in disciplinary actionsAn explanation of the rights and responsibility of students with regard to attendance, respect forperson and property, knowledge and observation of rules of conduct, the right to learn, free speechand student publications, assembly, privacy, and participation in school programs and activities.Required revisions made to the School Board approved 2019‐2020 Student Code of Conduct will be madeavailable on the School District’s website, at www.stjohns.k12.fl.usIMPORTANT NOTE: INFORMATION REGARDING FORMS WHICH MUST BE RETURNED BEGINS ONPAGE 60. FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY STUDENT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND RETURNED TOSTUDENT’S SCHOOL.Student Code of ConductPage 11
SECTION 1STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESIt is the intent of the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of this Code that students understand thatindividual rights involve associated responsibilities and that individual rights must be viewed in relationshipto the health, safety, and welfare of the majority of students within each school. In each school, theprincipal is responsible for the orderly school administration, operation and instructional leadership underthe supervision of the Superintendent, in accordance with rules and regulations of the School Board. Thefaculty and staff shall assist in the orderly operation of the school and assure the rights of students.1.Safe, Positive and Receptive Learning EnvironmentStudent Rights To attend school in a positive learning environment. To have school staff who are receptive to student needs and concerns. To be safe from crime, violence, intimidation, bullying, harassment, racism and otherdiscrimination in the school.Student Responsibilities To maintain decorum that enhances a positive learning environment. To express needs and concerns in an appropriate manner. To know and obey District and school behavioral expectations and to report unsafesituations to school or law enforcement personnel.2.AttendanceStudent Rights To be informed of School Board policies and school rules about absenteeism andtardiness. To appeal a decision about an absence. To make up class work in a reasonable amount of time after an excused absence.Student Responsibilities To attend classes daily and be on time. To explain or document the reason for an absence. To request make‐up work after an absence and to complete it in a reasonable amountof time.3.CounselingStudent Rights To be informed about school guidance services. To have access to individual and group counseling. To request counseling.Student Responsibilities To use guidance services for educational and personal improvement. To schedule guidance appointments ahead of time, except in emergencies. To work cooperatively with all school staff.Student Code of ConductPage 12
4.CurriculumStudent Rights To have equal educational opportunity in academic and extracurricular programs,within reasonable limits. To receive course descriptions. To learn from competent teachers in an atmosphere free from bias and prejudice. To take part in basic skills programs.Student Responsibilities To request academic and extracurricular programs consistent with ability. To ask for help from school staff in choosing courses. To cooperate with teachers and contribute to an atmosphere free from bias andprejudice. To make every effort to master academic standards.5.Free Speech/ExpressionStudent Rights To express views through speaking and writing without being obscene, disruptive,slanderous or libelous. To participate in patriotic observances. To have the free exercise of religious beliefs as guaranteed by law. To assemble peaceably on school grounds while following federal, state and local lawand school rules. To help develop and distribute publications as part of the educational process. To be protected from sexual harassment and all other forms of bullying andharassment.Student Responsibilities To respect the right of others to express their views. To behave respectfully during patriotic observances. To respect the religious beliefs of others. To plan, get approval for and conduct activities that are consistent with the school’sgoals. To follow the rules of responsible journalism under the guidance of an advisor,including seeking complete information about topics and refraining from publishinglibelous, obscene or disruptive material. To refrain from sexual harassment and all other forms of bullying and harassment.6.GradesStudent Rights To receive a teacher’s grading standards at the beginning of the year or semester. To be notified of failure/potential failure when work is unsatisfactory.Student Responsibilities To learn about grading standards. To meet academic standards in line with ability and to make every effort to improveunsatisfactory work.Student Code of ConductPage 13
7.Privacy and Property RightsStudent Rights To have privacy of personal possessions within the limitations prescribed by SchoolBoard rules and policies. To have personal property rights respected.Student Responsibilities To obey laws and School Board rules against bringing prohibited substances of any kindto or possessing them at school or school activities. To realize the school is not responsible for students’ personal property. To respect others’ personal property.8.Student RecordsStudent and Parental Rights To inspect a student’s records and challenge inaccurate entries. To be protected from unlawful disclosure of student records and information.Student and Parental Responsibilities To provide the school with accurate information that could help in making educationaldecisions.Parental Rights under School Board Rule 5.24 To inspect instructional materials. To consent to their student submitting to a survey, analysis, or evaluation, if pertainingto a matter listed in School Board Policy 5.24: Parental Access to Information.9.Participation in Extracurricular ActivitiesIn order to participate in extracurricular activities (including athletic programs), students mustadhere to School Board rules, school rules and applicable law. It is important for students tounderstand that the behavioral expectations placed upon them by the school can extendbeyond the classroom and school campus. Participation in extracurricular activities is aprivilege. The school administration may restrict a student’s extracurricular activity privilegesin connection with poor attendance, repeated tardiness, and/or disciplinary actionadministered under Section 4, or when in the judgment and discretion of the administrationsuch restrictions are in the best interest of the student or the school.10.Student Dress CodeThe dress and grooming of St. Johns County Public Schools students shall contribute to thehealth and safety of the individual, promote a positive educational environment and notdisrupt the educational activities and processes of the school. Because inappropriate clothingworn by a student is detrimental to the school program, the wearing of garments suitable forschool shall be encouraged. All faculty and administrative staff shall be on the alert to givepositive guidance in these matters, without embarrassment to the student.These rules on personal appearance of students are intended to enable the students of St.Johns County Public Schools to dress casually but reasonably. However, the school principal isthe final authority with regard to the appropriateness of student dress. Nothing in these rulesshall be construed to pre‐empt the principal’s authority to act in specific cases when, in theStudent Code of ConductPage 14
principal’s judgment and discretion a student’s dress threatens to disrupt the educationalprocess or the good order and discipline of the school, or is otherwise inappropriate.All Students Personal attire shall not be worn to school if it creates a safety issue within the learningenvironment. Personal attire may be in the style of the day, but clothing that isimmodest, revealing, or distracting in character is unacceptable. Clothing, piercingsand accessories shall not be worn if they display profanity, violence, discriminatorymessages, sexually suggestive phrases, advertisements, phrases or symbols of alcohol,tobacco or drugs.In accordance with statutory requirements, and as more particularly specified in thestandards for boys and girls below, students are prohibited from wearing clothing thatexposes underwear or that exposes body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner.Head coverings, including but not limited to, caps, hats, bandannas, hair curlers and/orsunglasses, shall not be worn on campus unless required by a physician or authorizedby school administration.Students must wear shoes that are safe and appropriate for the learning environment.Middle school and elementary school students must wear shoes that have a back orstrap on the heel. High school students may wear backless shoes; however, bedroomslippers and footwear commonly considered as beachwear is prohibited. (Forexample, beach sandals, or other such beach shoes, will not be allowed in school).Hair shall be clean and well combed or brushed. Extreme hairstyles will not beacceptable.Skirts, dresses, shorts, baggies, culottes, no shorter than four inches (4") above the topof the knee, are acceptable. Skirts shorter than four inches (4”) above the top of theknee worn with leggings or tights are not acceptable.Gang graffiti will not be drawn or worn on backpacks, notebooks, folders, papers,clothing or any other object or on the body of any student or person on schoolproperty.Tank tops and shirts are not acceptable except in physical education classes.Any student who attends First Coast Technical College must follow dress coderegulations established by each occupational department of the F.C.T.C. (i.e., safetyclothing, protective garments, and business attire).Standards: Standards: BoysBoy’s pants/slacks must be worn at the waist. No boxer shorts or underwear may bevisible.Mustaches and beards shall be neatly trimmed.Revealing clothing and pajamas are not acceptable.GirlsTops and shirts must cover the entire shoulder and they must be modest and notrevealing or distracting. Midriff or "cut‐out" dresses and “cut out” tops may not beworn. Extremely short skirts are not allowed. Skirts must be no shorter than fourinches (4") above the top of the knee. Revealing clothing, pajamas and lingerie are notacceptable. Underwear must not be exposed.Hair curlers and excessive make‐up shall not be permitted.Girls’ pants/slacks must be worn at the waist. No underwear may be exposed.Student Code of ConductPage 15
Enforcement and Waiver 11.The principals or designees will determine the appropriateness of attire.For special events and occasions, principals may grant requests to modify this policyfor their particular school.The School Advisory Council may recommend and the Superintendent may grant anindividual school’s request to deviate from dress requirements. Examples includerequiring school uniforms, all shirts shall be tucked in, no shorts, pants must have belts,etc.Standards of Conduct for Students Riders Transported by School BusCharacter Counts in schools, classrooms, buses, and bus stops. Riding a school bus is a privilege.While riding a bus, students are required to follow this Code of Conduct and the directions ofthe bus operator. School bus operators will report any Code of Conduct infraction or otherstudent conduct re
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 547‐3821 South Woods Elementary 4750 State Road 206, West Hastings, Florida 32033 547‐8610 Timberlin Creek Elementary 555 Pine Tree Lane St. Augustine, Florida 32092 547‐7400 The Webster School 420 North Orange Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 547‐3860
