The Board of Trustees desires to enhance student learning by providing an orderly, caring, and nurturing educational and social environment in which all students can feel safe and take pride in their school and their achievements. The school environment should be characterized by positive interpersonal relationships among students and between students and staff.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
(cf. 3515 - Campus Security)
(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions)
(cf. 5030 - Student Wellness)
(cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances)
(cf. 5142 - Safety)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
All staff are expected to serve as role models for students by demonstrating positive, professional attitudes and respect toward each student and other staff members. Teachers shall use effective classroom management techniques based on clear expectations for student behavior.
(cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards)
Staff shall consistently enforce Board policies and regulations which establish rules for appropriate student conduct, including prohibitions against bullying, cyberbullying, harassment of students, hazing, other violence or threats of violence against students and staff, and drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan)
(cf. 3513.3 - Tobacco-Free Schools)
(cf. 4020 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace)
(cf. 5131 - Conduct)
(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)
(cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Drugs)
(cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
(cf. 5136 - Gangs)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities))
(cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression)
(cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior)
The district's curriculum shall include age-appropriate character education which includes, but is not limited to, the principles of kindness, respect and integrity, equality, human dignity, mutual respect, fairness, honesty, and citizenship. Teachers are encouraged to employ cooperative learning strategies that foster positive interactions in the classroom among students from diverse backgrounds.
(cf. 5131.9 - Academic Honesty)
(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
233-233.8 Hate violence prevention
32280-32289 School safety plans
32295.5 Teen court programs
35181 Governing board policy on responsibilities of students
35291-35291.5 Rules
44807 Teachers' duty concerning conduct of students
48900-48925 Suspension and expulsion
Policy HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: December 15, 2017 Santa Barbara, California
revised: October 14, 2019