FAR ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

DENISE J. HALLETT, PRINCIPAL

TANIA TORRES, AP, PPS

J. BADETTE, AP, SECURITY

 

 

STUDENT CODE OF BEHAVIOR

2004 - 2005

 

The school will be a place of learning.  There must be an atmosphere based on mutual respect, concern and a desire to get the best education possible.

 

Students are expected to be courteous and to respect the property and personal rights and feelings of others.  Fighting, profanity, vandalism and harassment are not acceptable.

 

Students are expected to be in class on time and to demonstrate courteous behavior so that each individual’s rights are respected and everyone can learn in an orderly environment.

 

Students are expected to be prepared with notebooks, textbooks, and completed assignments every school day.  Textbooks must be returned at term’s end.

                

SCHOOL RULES

 

  1. Carry your program card and student ID at all times.  It must be shown upon the request of any staff member.  Your ID card cannot be altered or given to another student.  A lost ID card must be replaced at a cost of $2.00.
  2. Students are required to carry a pass when not in a classroom.  It must be shown upon request.
  3. Smoking, gambling and the use of alcohol or drugs are prohibited as well as possession of “Mace” or other dangerous chemical substances.  Possession of tobacco by minors is illegal and will be confiscated.
  4. Beepers and cellular phones are prohibited in the building.  Possession of these items will lead to confiscation and returned to parents only.  Radios, cassettes, walkmans, CD players may be confiscated and returned on Friday after period 8 in room 140.
  5. Attendance, punctuality and effort are required if you are to succeed in school.

a)      Cutting means missing any class on your program.

b)      Make special appointments (e.g. doctor) after the school day.

c)      You may not leave the school building during the day without official permission, which can be obtained, from the Clinic or Attendance Office.

d)      Lunch is an assigned period; you must report there on time.  Remain in the cafeteria until officially dismissed.

 

  1. The elevator is only for students who have obtained an elevator pass from the Clinic indicating medical problems.  A student with a current pass must show it each time he/she uses the elevator.
  2. Appropriate dress is expected of everyone.  Students may NOT wear hats in school.  Tank tops, halters, midriff baring tops, short shorts, mini skirts shorter than mid-thigh, and sunglasses are NOT to be worn in school.  Anyone not in compliance with the dress code will be refused admission, sent home and admitted upon return, if appropriately dressed.
  3. Graffiti or damaging of school property will require repayment for damage and may lead to suspension or arrest.  Writing on the walls (inside or out) and/or furniture is prohibited.  Destruction of property and defacement with stickers are likewise forbidden.  This activity is a crime and will result in arrest and suspension.
  4. Fighting or being involved in a fight will lead to disciplinary action, e.g. suspension, arrest. 
  5. Pulling fire alarms or setting firecrackers or other incendiary devices or improper use of fire extinguishers will lead to suspension and possible police involvement.
  6. Assisting intruders into the building will result in suspension or possible arrest.
  7. Students are expected to follow the directions of their teacher.  Failure to do so constitutes insubordination.
  8. Hats or headgear (do-rags, bandannas, stockings, ski masks and goggles) are NOT to be worn in the building.  If worn, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school year.
  9. Beads, “colors” and all gang identifiers are NOT to be worn in school.  They will be confiscated and parents will be notified.
  10. Truancy laws are in effect during the school day.  If you leave school early without official permission, you may be picked up and returned to school by the police for disciplinary action.
  11. Students who become ill may NOT go home alone.  A parent MUST pick them up and sign the student out of school.
  12. Students are to leave the school grounds upon completion of their school day.  If you must return into the building after dismissal, you will be scanned thoroughly.  

 

CHANCELLOR’S REGULATIONS

 

  1. WEAPONS: Students may NOT carry weapons.  This includes knives, guns, switchblades, razor blades, box cutters, lasers, chukka sticks, spiked belts, bracelets or chains.  A Superintendent’s suspension is an automatic penalty for any student found in possession of any of these items.  Such a suspension involves a hearing at the Department of Education’s Hearing Office.  City law states that possession of large knives (and sharp pointed instruments) is a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City.  A person is liable for arrest for doing so.  Finger jewelry that covers two or more fingers is considered to be a weapon.  Please note that imitation weapons, i.e. toy guns, cigarette lighters that look like guns, etc., are also viewed by the police department as potential weapons.
  2. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:  Possession, use or sale of drugs or alcohol will result in administrative and legal action.
  3.  PRINCIPAL’S SUSPENSION:  Can mean suspension from regular classes for a period to be determined by the principal,  (3-5 days).
  4. SUPERINTENDENT’S SUSPENSION:  Can mean suspension from school for a period to be determined by the superintendent’s office.  The types of conduct which may result in such suspension include: possessing or using weapons; using force against school personnel; inflicting serious injury to another person; possessing, selling or using illegal drugs or controlled substances, and engaging in behavior which creates a substantial risk of, or results in injury.
  5. IN-HOUSE SUSPENSION: Students who commit minor infractions will be placed into the In-House suspension room and must complete daily assignments.
  6. EGREGIOUS SUSPENSION:  Chronic insubordination or repeated insubordination while serving an In-house suspension may result in an out of school suspension at a Borough Suspension Center from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  
  7. SAFE HAVEN SCANNING:  Scanning will take place on a daily basis.  Possession of weapons will lead to an arrest and suspension.

 

THIS CODE OF BEHAVIOR WAS DESIGNED TO FOSTER A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

 

Remember, engaging in the following behaviors will result in disciplinary action: Consequences are listed in parenthesis as follows:  (IN)-In House, (PS)-Prin. Susp., (SS)-Supt. Susp.

 

activities. (IN)

 

 

Cut off and Return to Mr. Badette, Dean Taruskin or Dean Wilkerson

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CITY OF NEW YORK

 

                     FAR ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

821 BAY TWENTY-FIFTH STREET

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

 

 

 


DENISE J. HALLETT, PRINCIPAL                                    TELEPHONE NUMBER (718) 327-6000                                                  

                                                           FAX NUMBER (718) 327-8836

 

 

 

STUDENT/PARENT CONTRACT

 

 

I have received Far Rockaway High School’s Code of Behavior and I understand that failure to adhere to all school rules and regulations will result in disciplinary action.

 

 

Student Signature _________________________

 

 

Parent Signature __________________________

 

 

Date received _______________________