This is accomplished in a cooperative effort of student, parent, staff, teacher and administration. Harassment Physical, verbal and non-verbal harassment will not be tolerated at Somerton Middle School. Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted words or actions that hurt or humiliate people and will be treated as a violation of school rules and criminal law. The school will instruct students on how to identify, report and avoid sexual harassment. Each student has the right to operate in an environment that provides equal opportunity for all students to benefit effectively from the total learning situation.
Students have the right to feel safe and secure when attending school.
Responsibilities Students are responsible for their actions while attending school. Students have the responsibility to know and understand the rules of the classroom and the school. Parents are partners in the discipline process and their cooperation with the teachers and principals is essential to success in school. Each team of teachers will submit a classroom management plan to the administration which, upon consensus, will be adopted for classroom use. The adopted plan will be enforced by all team members.