The school's safe school plan and dress code also promote school safety. The dress code reduces the threat of gang intimidation that is often displayed through specific items of clothing. The school staff consistently enforces this dress code policy. Finally, fencing at Charter Oak High School encompasses the entire perimeter of the campus. Fences have added greatly to the sense of security and permits better opportunities for the school to foster student safety.
Gates are open throughout the day by the administrative offices.
Proctors are assigned duty to the gates to supervise students activities and to monitor off-campus visitors. A democratic society depends on the willingness of its citizens to respect certain group-approved rules and regulations. Effective learning can only occur when standards of behavior are established and maintained. Parents, teachers, and community have a common responsibility for developing within students respect for their rights and obligations in society. Charter Oak High School's expectations for student conduct are noted in the Student Handbook distributed to every student in September.