Code of Conduct

Basic Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students are entitled to RESPECT, from faculty, staff and fellow students; students also have the responsibility of treating others with equal respect.

Students are entitled to a QUALITY EDUCATION; they have the responsibility of complying with the academic and behavioral standards established by the school, its teachers, and all other staff.

Students are entitled to BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS . Students are not to infringe on the rights of others.

The following are the most important rules, regulations, and practices at Edith Williams Alternative Academy. All students are expected to know, respect, and obey them. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who displays disobedience, disrespectful behavior, defiance of authority, criminal behavior, or misconduct of any kind.

ARSON

Possession of any kind of incendiary device, including lighters, matches, firecrackers, etc. will result in suspension. The willful and malicious burning of or attempt to burn or destroy school property, contents in or on the school property or personal property of others will result in a mandatory ten day suspension from school with recommendation for dismissal and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.

ASSAULT (Also see FIGHTING)

Physical assault on teachers or other staff members will result in automatic dismissal. Threatening a staff member’s person or property will result in suspension for not less than ten (10) days, a possible recommendation for dismissal, and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.

ASSEMBLIES

Students must attend all recognized school sponsored assemblies when called. Proper attire and conduct are required. When applicable, students must sit with their respective classroom teachers. At all times students must wait to be dismissed before leaving any assembly or program. No food or drink shall be taken into the any ASSEMBLY.

ATTENDANCE

The VI Board of Education believes good student attendance enhances learning. When a student is not in school, he/she misses valuable instructional time. For this reason, the Board equates attendance with academic achievement and establishes policies and procedures designed to encourage and require students to be in school. School administrators have an obligation under Virgin Islands law to enforce compulsory school attendance laws as well as the attendance policies of the V. I . Board of Education.

Regular attendance by students will facilitate the development of the skills and knowledge necessary to function in our democratic society. Students must attend classes everyday and on time. Regular attendance is necessary for success. Students will not receive course credit if absences are excessive.

SCHOOL POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONSALL HIGHLY ORGANIZED DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES HAVE LAWS AND/OR RULES THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE MAJORITY. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO HAVE REGULATIONS TO PREVENT DISORDER AND CONFUSION. WE STRESS DISCIPLINE HERE AS A MEANS OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.