An independent, college preparatory, co-ed, Episcopal Day School serves a community of students in grades 6-12.
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{ 40 } e School's rules, policies, and standards provide general guidelines for the expected behavior. e rules, policies, and standards outlined below and elsewhere in this Handbook should not be read as an all-inclusive description of the School's standards, which are based on honesty, respect, trust, and safety. Any behavior that constitutes a breach of these School values may result in disciplinary action. Students are expected to comply with School standards and rules at all times, and they are also encouraged to discuss with their fellow students, teachers or administration any issues or infractions of School standards and rules toward the purpose of caring for one another in a spirit of kindness and of what is best for each person in the School community. GENER AL CONDUCT Students and parents should be considerate and show respect toward other students, faculty, staff, all guests, and visitors. Students should respect School property and the personal property of other people. Students and parents, both as participants or spectators, are required to show good will, sportsmanship and courtesy at all School-sponsored events (on and off campus). Any person showing unsportsmanlike conduct may be asked to leave the event and may not be allowed to attend future events. STUDENT CONDUCT Student conduct should be of such high caliber as not to disrupt or distract from the instructional or other procedures of the school. e use of ethnic slurs, name calling and profanity are not permitted. e "Golden Rule" will be the foundation of all personal relationships: Treat others the way you wish to be treated. In addition, the health and well-being of all students is of utmost importance to the School. We expect students, at all times, both on and off campus (including evenings, weekends, and school breaks) to avoid all types of behaviors that may be harmful to the student's or another person's body, self-esteem, or health. All students are expected to help create a school culture of respect for oneself and others. Other examples include, Internet activity, criminal activity, sexual activity, use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other chemicals, or engaging in self-harming, may result in a student receiving disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from School. Fighting and play fighting are unacceptable. If a student observes or receives information that another student may be struggling with personal issues or has concerns that a student may harm himself or herself or others, please report such information to the School's administration. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Students may be expelled for serious first offenses; repeat infractions (even if not related); conduct resulting in harm, damage, or disruption to the educational environment; parent or family member causing disruption to the School or the School's educational mission; non-payment of tuition or fees; not meeting academic requirements; or not meeting attendance requirements. Any matter taken under consideration by the Administration directly or considered serious enough by the Upper School Dean to require the action of the Honor Council may be grounds for expulsion. e level of disciplinary response for any violation of School rules will depend on a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to: • Whether any person was harmed; • Whether there was property damage or other loss of property;