Board Policy

BP 5000

Students

Concepts And Roles

The Board of Education shall make every effort to maintain a safe, positive school environment and student services that promote student welfare and academic achievement. The Board expects students to make good use of learning opportunities by demonstrating regular attendance, appropriate conduct and respect for others.

(cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses)

(cf. 5131 - Conduct)

(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)

The Board is fully committed to providing equal educational opportunities and keeping the schools free from discriminatory practices. The Board shall not tolerate the intimidation or harassment of any student for any reason.

(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)

The Superintendent or designee shall establish and keep parents/ guardians and students well informed about school and district rules and regulations related to attendance, health examinations, records, grades and student conduct. When conducting hearings related to discipline, attendance and other student matters, the Board shall afford students their due process rights in accordance with law.

(cf. 5125 - Student Records)

(cf. 5144 - Discipline)

(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)

(cf. 9000 - Role of the Board)

Students are expected to accept personal responsibility for making maximum use of those educational opportunities afforded by applying themselves diligently to the enterprise of learning, both in the classroom and in other school-sponsored settings. It is also expected that, as a result of the total school experience, students will come to appreciate the values of self-discipline, responsibility, respect for others, their country, and its governmental processes.

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

35160 Authority of Board of Educations

35160.1 Broad authority of school districts

35291-35291.5 Rules

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 8, 2001 Palso Verdes Estates, California