Students have an obligation to assume responsibility for their own actions regarding respect for other persons and their property. The school must provide a climate which fosters respect for persons and property.
Students have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect.
Students have the right to have their property respected by other students and school personnel. Students have the right to expect safe conditions both at school and at bus stops. Students have the right to not be subjected to sexual harassment. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct substantially interferes with a student's academic performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school environment. Harassment is any slurs, innuendos, or other verbal or physical conduct reflecting on an individual's gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, sexual orientation, social and family background, linguistic preference, or disability, which has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.