Profanity in general or directed toward others is unacceptable and may result, if witnesses by staff, in detentions, short-term suspension, or in-school suspension.  Extreme profanity will result in immediate suspension. 

ABUSE TOWARD STAFF---Profanity, obscene gestures, threats or aggressive acts toward any staff member, including substitutes, will result in immediate short-term suspension and possible long-term suspension or expulsion from school.  Referrals to law enforcement may be exercised depending upon the severity of the infraction.
7. Vandalism
Students defacing or destroying school property or the property of others are subject to restitution for damage to or replacement of property; legal action; and short or long-term suspension from school.
8. Weapons
No weapons of any type are allowed on school property, on school buses, in any student vehicle while operated or parked on school property, or at any school activity on or away from campus.  This regulation includes guns, knives, chains, caps, explosives, and any other object that could be used as a weapon.  Offenders are subject to short or long-term suspension and possible expulsion from school.

In compliance with the Federal Gun Free School Act, any student who possesses a fireman on a school transportation vehicle, on campus or at a school sponsored event shall be suspended from school for a period of not less than one year.  Possession includes areas where a firearm may be stored such as lockers, personal bags, or motor  vehicles.  Suspension exceeding one year or expulsion may result if circumstances merit such action at the discretion of the Superintendent.

A "look-alike" object that resembles an object that has a potentially violent use or threat of use as a weapon is also prohibited.  Exceptions for "look-alike" objects for reasons such as Drama Club or educational instruction may be granted with prior approval by the building principal.
9. Inappropriate Physical Contact
Every student has the right to participate in a school environment, which is free from sexual harassment.  Sexual language, teasing, gestures, or other physical or verbal actions, which constitute sexual harassment of either sex, is strictly prohibited.  Affectionate behavior between students will be limited to holding hands.  Building principals are to institute curricular elements and disciplinary mechanisms to insure that students are free from the sexual harassment of other students.  Offenses may result in short or long-term suspension or expulsion.
 

  10. Flammable Items
Butane lighters, matches, and other fire producing items are prohibited in

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