Student Handbooks JFK Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 9

SMOKING/TOBACCO RESTRICTION POLICY 1. Chewing of tobacco or like substance, or smoking of any kind or electronic nicotine delivery system (e-cigarettes and vapor products) is not permitted in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time. 2. Possession of any smoking material or electronic nicotine delivery system (e-cigarettes and vapor products) chewing tobacco or any tobacco-like substance, of any kind, is prohibited in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time. (See Policy 5131.61) SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Sexual harassment is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form. Sexual harassment shall include, but not be limited to, unwelcome advances, direct or indirect demands or requests for sexual favors, sexual comments, gestures or other physical actions of a sexual nature when: • • • submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's educational success; or submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for educational decisions affecting such individual; or such conduct has the purpose or affect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. All reported incidents of sexual harassment will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.(See Policy 5145.4) EXPECTATIONS FOR JFK STUDENTS It is important for you to realize that John F. Kennedy Middle School belongs to all of us - to you, to your teachers and to all the people of Enfield. We are proud of our pupils, our building and its grounds; we are proud of the high quality of instruction offered here. In fact, we are proud of everything connected with JFK. With partial ownership of JFK comes responsibility and certain behavioral expectations. JFK students are expected to behave and conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to our school and to their parents. We expect you to conduct yourselves appropriately with regard to the following areas: BUSES As stated in the bus transportation policy of the Enfield Board of Education (5131.1), bus transportation is not an unlimited right granted the student. Of utmost importance is the safety of everyone on the bus or at the bus stop. Thus, students will be held to reasonable regulations, which, if not followed, may cause them to be excluded from bus transportation. The school administration, authorized by the Board of Education in this same policy, will “suspend transportation services for any student whose conduct while awaiting or receiving transportation to and from school endangers persons or property.” Any behavior that may distract the bus driver or infringe upon the rights of other students will also result in disciplinary action, including suspension from school. The rules for the conduct of students using the school buses are as follows: 1. Students shall always be courteous to the bus driver and follow his/her instructions. 9