EXPECTATIONS of your DCHS STUDENT

Basic School Rules

Responsibility of a DCHS student

Code of Behavior

• Philosophy     
• Student Dress Code
• Gang Apparel is Prohibited
• Smoking
• Alcohol and Drugs - Use/Possession
• Driving
• Cell Phones

BASIC SCHOOL RULES

Delta Charter School is a “safe” zone and respecter of all students. No student shall interfere with the Educational Coordinator’s right and responsibility to teach, or with another student’s right to learn. To ensure that the above standard is followed throughout the school, there are seven basic rules:

• Keep all communications respectful of one another.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourselves.
• Be a good caretaker of all things.
• Respect and obey all supervising adults.
• Use good judgment.
• Be safety-conscious.
• Obey both the letter and the intent of all school rules.

RESPONSIBILITY OF A DCHS STUDENT

• To complete minimum daily academic hours as outlined on my Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)
• To attend on-site classes regularly and on time with the appropriate materials and work
• To be prepared at all times for on-site classes, PLP review meetings and when completing academic studies
• To respect the rights, well-being and safety of school personnel, fellow students, and community members
• To demonstrate pride and respect in the appearance and personal property of fellow students, staff, and related school property
• To know and comply with ALL school policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in the DCS handbook and/or by staff
• To maintain regular, unsolicited contact with my EC to ensure proactive communication regarding my academic studies
• To schedule and attend monthly, on campus PLP review meetings with my EC.
• To ensure 100% of my PLP goals as outlined by my EC are completed prior to the date noted on my current PLP
• To complete daily educational activity log, identifying 2-3 daily educational activities completed and have parent/guardian signature prior to attendance at scheduled review meeting
• To complete all logs as identified by my EC, with parent/guardian signature and all time added up

CODE OF BEHAVIOR

Philosophy:

Delta Charter School students will be treated with dignity and respect. The school environment will be positive for and supportive of the students allowing them to attend school without experiencing fear and undue anxiety. It is the goal of Delta Charter High School to provide an atmosphere where each student can develop the academic and social skills necessary for independence in a changing society. Development of self-discipline and a positive self-image will be encouraged, as well as an appreciation for the value of learning.

All members of our school community have a responsibility to ensure a positive learning environment. Trust, acceptance, and concern for each individual must be fostered and demonstrated in order to achieve and maintain a positive school climate. These basic rights are the joint responsibility for guidance and discipline on the part of parents, school staff, and students.

1.    School Staff - The staff has the primary responsibility for providing a teaching/learning environment that contributes to an atmosphere of trust and respect. The school staff is responsible for modeling and teaching their students the behavioral standards that exist in the classroom and throughout the school as a whole. The staff enforces the rules in the school and supports the Administration in carrying out Delta Charter School policy.

2.           Parents/Guardians - Parents/Guardians are responsible for enforcing their student’s behavior consistent with the Parent/Student Handbook/Conduct Code and DCS policy. Parents/Guardians are in partnership with the school staff regarding decisions affecting their student and the well being of the school as a whole.

3.           Students - Students are responsible for following school rules and procedures established in the Delta Charter School Conduct Code, and elsewhere. Respecting the rights of others and demonstrating self-discipline are primary requirements for a positive school climate.

STUDENT DRESS

Restrictions on freedom of student dress will be imposed whenever the mode of dress in question is:

• Unsafe either for the student or those around him/her
• Disruptive to school operations or the education process in general
• Contrary to law
• Of a nature that represents or suggests membership in a gang or other inappropriate group or a desire to be affiliated with such group

The primary responsibility for student dress and appearance rests with parents. The primary purpose of school is education. Therefore, all aspects of school must be considered with that objective in mind. As a guide, students should be dressed in clothing that would be appropriate in the workplace. In addition to the below guidelines students are not permitted to wear hats or other head coverings during class, assemblies, or at any indoor school function. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the classroom.

• Wearing apparel shall be neat, clean, safe, and not disruptive to instructional activities.
• All students must wear some form of shoes, sandals, or moccasins.
• Crude or vulgar commercial lettering or printing or pictures depicting occult messages, drugs, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, racial/ethnic slurs, gang affiliation, or that are sexually suggestive, on shirts, sweatshirts or other wearing apparel are not acceptable.
• Such items as beach attire, short shorts/skirts or unsafe accessories are not allowed.
• No spandex or lycra material shorts, skirts or dresses are allowed.
• No bottoms or splits are to be shorter than where the student’s fingertips reach when the arms and fingertips are fully extended on the sides.
• Any clothing/accessory that may be deemed dangerous, i.e., steel-toed boots, items with studs or spikes, etc. are not acceptable.
• Clothes, apparel, or attire must be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.
• Clothing, apparel, or attire that fails to provide adequate coverage of the body, including but not limited to, see-through or fishnet fabrics, tops that do not touch the top of pants/skirts, tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, off the shoulder or low cut tops or dresses and sagging pants are not allowed.
• No holes or tears that are revealing.
• Tank tops or T-shirts with cut-outs under the arms are not allowed.
• Pants must be worn at the waist or hips.
• No hair rollers, shower caps, bandannas, hairnets, skull caps, wave caps, or other such grooming items are allowed.
• Tattoos must conform to the dress code.

Gang Apparel is Prohibited

Jewelry, accessories, notebooks or manner of grooming (including haircuts) which by virtue of their color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute denotes membership in a gang or group is prohibited. No clothing or articles of clothing (including but not limited to gloves, bandannas, shoestrings, wristbands, belts, and jewelry) related to a group or gang that may provoke others to acts of violence are prohibited. Belt buckles with initials in red or blue, brown web belts, belts hanging out of pants, red, blue or other colored shoelaces, bandannas of any type or color, either worn in hair or displayed in clothing, gloves, towels, suspenders or other items hanging from rear pants pockets or from belt, excessive clothing items of predominately one color, and Old English style writing on clothing or notebooks is prohibited.

Any student who deviates from the accepted standards set forth in this policy will be required to prepare properly for the classroom before being admitted. If any student is determined to have violated the dress code by wearing gang colors, he/she will be banned from wearing specific colors or any gang related apparel to school. Refusal to cooperate will result in disciplinary action.

Smoking

Students and/or Parents may not smoke on school premises or on areas adjacent to campus at any time, including the normal school day as well as at school sponsored activities.

Alcohol and Drugs - Use/Possession

Students are prohibited from using any drugs or consuming any alcohol or being under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or intoxicant of any kind while on school property, during school-sponsored activities and under school jurisdiction. Possession of drugs and/or alcohol or intoxicant of any kind, either actual or constructive, by students on school property, during school-sponsored activities, or under school jurisdiction is also expressly prohibited.  Possession of drugs, alcohol or intoxicant of any kind includes, but is not limited to, actual physical possession or control of such substances, possession of such substances in a student’s car, locker, desk, backpack or other container or being in close proximity to such substances with the intent to use or possess such substances.

Driving

All drivers of motorized vehicles are to observe all existing vehicle code provisions, school regulations, and common sense while operating their vehicles. Any driver who endangers the lives of others in the parking lot or road adjacent to the school by speeding or reckless driving is subject to citation by local police as well as disciplinary action. The speed limit on all school property is 5 mph and will be strictly enforced.

Cell Phones

All cell phones are to be turned off at all times while inside any DCS facilities. If a cell phone is used during any on-site class, a referral will be written and the phone will be confiscated for the duration of the day. Ongoing misuse of cell phones on campus may result in academic probation and long term banning of cell phone possession while on the DCS campus.