Expectations for student conduct are based on respect - respect for yourself, respect for others and their rights, respect for individual dignity, respect for the school, respect for those in authority, and respect for the community. School staff members want to help you be the best person you can be. You may receive help from your counselor, teacher, administrator, or other staff members to learn about the various programs schools offer to help prevent serious behavior problems. Peer mediation is just one example of a program available to help solve problems you may have. This Code of Student Conduct describes inappropriate student behavior, explains possible disciplinary consequences for misconduct, and suggests specific actions for resolving unacceptable behaviors.
Administrators are to use reasonable judgment when carrying out the code.
The process is meant to be instructional and corrective. Punishment is not our goal. The code has been developed so that firm, consistent, and fair discipline occurs in every classroom, and opportunities for the teacher to teach and the student to learn are improved. With the cooperation of parents, students, and staff, every student in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools can receive a quality education. Some first-time infractions require severe disciplinary action immediately, based on state laws, codes, and Board of Education policies.