The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to provide guidance and information to our school community and outline clear expectations for students, parents/guardians, staff, and administration.
We believe that the goals of such a code must:
- teach responsible behavior;
- promote self-efficacy and foster self-discipline;
- help the student recognize the impact of their choices on others;
- ensure the rights and personal dignity of others;
- generate a close working relationship with the home, the school, and the community;
- provide disciplinary options and interventions that are appropriate to the level of misconduct;
- differentiate between minor and serious offenses;
- protect and maintain public and private property;
- provide alternatives to exclusionary discipline;
- and comply with federal, state, and local laws.
The East Penn School District Student Code of Conduct has been developed in accordance with Board of Directors’ Policy #218 and #233 and other related Board Policies as well as the Pennsylvania School Code Sections 511, 1317, 1317.1, and 1318.