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Code of Conduct |
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Glenwood Middle School 111 Lacey, Suite 100 * Glenwood, Iowa 51534 * 712-527-4887 * Fax: 712-527-3411 |
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The Code of Conduct was developed by administrators and teachers, approved by the Board of Education, and has been placed in student/parent handbooks. The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to establish and communicate standards and consequences for inappropriate student behavior. The responsibility for children's behavior primarily rests with the parents or guardian(s). Parents are expected to accept the following responsibilities: know and support school rules; send pupils to school in the proper state of health, cleanliness, and neatness; maintain an "active interest" in their pupil's progress; cooperate with the school by reading and returning signed communications and by attending parent-teacher conferences. Students are expected to contribute to the learning environment by respecting the rights of other students and staff members and by accepting responsibility for their own learning and behavior. The Code of Conduct is not meant to be an inclusive list of unacceptable behavior. Board policy 501 gives the Board of Education the authority to discipline, suspend or expel any student for "conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere." This can include behavior not specified in the Code of Conduct which is generally known to be inappropriate or behavior which is in violation of federal, state, county or city laws and ordinances. A student who has been suspended out of school may need to meet with the Director of Student Services, middle school administrator, and parent/guardian prior to returning to classes at Glenwood Middle School. Copies of the disciplinary notices and actions will be sent to the Director of Student Services. The purpose of the meeting will be to develop an action plan for the student's return to the middle school. Parents and students who have a good understanding of the discipline expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct will improve the school's ability to help each student grow to his or her potential. Working as partners in the education of our students can develop the bonds of trust and respect between the school system and parents. BOARD SUPPORT OF DISCIPLINE POLICIES The Board of Directors of the Glenwood Community School District hereby confirms its intent to support the school discipline policy, to support school staff who enforces the discipline policy, and to hold school staff accountable for enforcing the discipline policy.
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