Code of Conduct
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DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
FOR ALL STUDENTS. IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
OF ALL STUDENTS, THE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED
IN HELPING STUDENTS SOLVE PROBLEMS THAT INTERFERE WITH THEIR ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT.
STUDENTS WILL BE SUSPENDED, TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SCHOOL (OPPORTUNITY
TRANSFER (OT)), OR RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION FROM LAUSD FOR COMMITTING
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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THREATENING OR CAUSING OR ATTEMPTING TO CAUSE, SERIOUS
INJURY TO ANOTHER (FIGHTING).
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SELLING OR FURNISHING OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, OR INTOXICANT IN ANY FORM.
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POSSESSING, SELLING, OR FURNISHING ANY FIREARMS,
KNIFE, EXPLOSIVE, OR OTHER DANGEROUS OBJECTS.
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DEFACING PROPERTY, EITHER DISTRICT OR PERSONAL.
PARENTS WILL BE HELD FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.
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COMMITTING PROFANE, VULGAR, OR OBSCENE ACTS; USING
OBSCENE LANGUAGE.
- PERFORMING ANY ACT OF SEXUAL NATURE
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GAMBLING.
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SMOKING.
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STEALING.
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CHRONIC AND CONTINUAL TARDINESS OR TRUANCY.
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THROWING OBJECTS, INCLUDING FOOD AND WATER.
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POSSESSING OR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR INTOXICANT.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED
TO, SUSPENSION, PAYMENT OF DAMAGES, OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL (OT)
FOR THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIOR.
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WILLFUL DEFIANCE OF ADULT STAFF AND FACULTY MEMBERS
OR DISRUPTING SCHOOL/CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, INCLUDING PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING.
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WRITING, MARKING GRAFFITI ON, OR DEFACING SCHOOL
OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, INCLUDING TEXTBOOKS. PARENTS WILL BE HELD FINANCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WILL LEAD TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
AND CONFISCATION. ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARENTS ONLY.
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DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR SCHOOL BY FOLLOWING THE
UNIFORM POLICY.
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RADIOS, CAMERAS, TAPE RECORDERS, CD PLAYERS, ELECTRONIC
GAMES, AND BEEPERS ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL.
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CELLULAR PHONES ARE TO BE TURNED OFF AND KEPT OUT
OF SIGHT. THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED DURING SCHOOL HOURS OR ON THE SCHOOL
GROUNDS.
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TOYS, FLOWERS, STUFFED ANIMALS AND BALLOONS ARE
NOT TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL.
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EATING OR DRINKING IN CLASS, INCLUDING GUM CHEWING
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POSSESSING ANY AEROSOL OR PUMP SPRAY CANS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEODORANT, HAIRSPRAY, AIR FRESHENER, OR OTHER SUBSTANCE.
SIGN BELOW AND RETURN TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER
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DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
I HAVE READ THIS LETTER REGARDING BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND I AM AWARE
OF ITS CONTENTS AND AGREE THAT MY CHILD WILL FOLLOW THE RULES LISTED
ABOVE.
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STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE PARENT SIGNATURE DATE
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PRINT STUDENT NAME HOMEROOM #
SIGN BELOW AND RETURN TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER
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