Classroom Behavior
Positive Behaviors
 Coming to class on time
 Being prepared for class discussions and activities by completing necessary reading
and writing before class
 Listening attentively
 Taking notes
 Making pertinent comments and asking relevant questions
 Completing all class activities during the allotted time
 Positive attitude toward class materials, classmates, teacher, themselves
 Mature sense of humor
Negative Behaviors
 Sleeping in class
 Head down on desk
 Feet on desk
 Socializing during discussion or work times
 Language inappropriate to the classroom
 Rudeness
 Using cell phone
 Listening to music (allowed only during independent work time)
 Any behavior that disrupts our ability to work efficiently and effectively
 Negative attitude toward class materials, classmates, teacher, themselves
 Inappropriate, offensive jokes
Senior students are expected to act as responsible adults. This class is designed, in part, to
prepare students for these new expectations and responsibilities. Each student needs to
complete all required work on time and contribute to a positive classroom environment.
Students who repeatedly engage in one or more negative behaviors, and who ignore the
instructor’s verbal requests and warnings, may be required to leave the classroom for the
remainder of that period, and/or meet with the instructor after school.
Harassment
I. Statement of Policy
It is the policy of Everett School District to maintain a learning environment for
students that is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment based on
any legally protected status or characteristic, including race, color, religion, creed,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. The District prohibits
harassment of, and by, students. A fundamental premise of this policy and
expectation regarding conduct is that the dignity of individuals and groups must be
respected.
The District will not tolerate any form of harassment as defined by this
policy.
It shall be a violation of this policy and the District's student discipline policy
for any student of the District to harass another student, staff member, volunteer,
vendor, visitor, parent, or guardian. This policy also prohibits harassment of
students by staff members, volunteers, vendors, visitors, parents, or guardians.
Violations of the policy should be immediately reported by the student or anyone
with knowledge of the harassing conduct to the building Title IX Officer, a building
administrator, the District Title IX Officer, or the Executive Director of Human
Resources.
All complaints of harassment, whether formal or informal, will be addressed and
appropriate corrective, disciplinary, and remedial actions will be taken, up to and
including suspension and/or expulsion, against any student found to have violated
this policy.
This policy is intended to prevent harassment of, and by, students and is not
intended to confer any rights upon or otherwise protect a person who engages in
harassment.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Civility in the Workplace
The Board of Directors believes a safe, civil environment of mutual respect and orderly
conduct contributes to a quality educational environment. Conversely, uncivil conduct
like other forms of disruptive behavior may interfere with an employee’s ability to
accomplish their work and a school’s ability to educate its students.
The Board of Directors commits the district in its entirety to the core value of mutual
respect for each person regardless of individual differences or characteristics. The
district expects this value to be manifested in the daily behavior of all constituents.
When differences exist, stakeholders will use clear, concise and courteous
communication with the goal of arriving at a goodwill solution. Uncivil conduct on
district
property or at district-sponsored activities by school directors, staff, parents, volunteers,
contractors or visitors is prohibited.
Expectations of Stakeholders (Board of Directors, Employees, Parents, Volunteers,
Contractors and Visitors)
In support of this policy, the Board of Directors expects its members and all
stakeholders to:
 Treat each other and students with dignity and respect;
 Exercise reasonable, good judgment in handling interpersonal disputes;
 Exercise respect, courtesy, and concern for the dignity and cultural background of
 others;
 Refrain from use of abusive language;
 Model respectful problem-solving;
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Reduce actions or behaviors which might provoke fear, anger, frustration and
alienation;
Use clear, concise, and courteous oral and written communication to arrive at
goodwill solutions;
Extend common courtesy to others such as saying please and thank you;
Practice civility in all conversations and behavior;
Be respectful of others even when in a disagreement;
Address incivility when it is observed;
Seek to understand others’ points of view and cultural perceptions.
JHS Electronic Devices in Classroom
Electronic Device Policy—Student Handbook
Everett Public Schools has a vested interest in and encourages the use of electronic
communication devices (ECDs, i.e., smart phones, tablets, slates, notebooks, laptops, personal
computers, cellular phones, and other similar electronic devices.) An ECD can play a positive
role in furthering our students’ learning. The Everett Public Schools wireless network permits
students with a district network account and an ECD to access the internet. It is the expectation
of the school district that students effectively and appropriately use available technology. All use
of technology must be in support of education, classroom learning and Everett Public Schools’
operations and must be consistent with the mission of Everett Public Schools. Student use of an
ECD in the classroom setting with be managed by the classroom teacher and will follow the
individual school guidelines. An ECD shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational
process, including but not limited to, posing a threat to academic integrity. Students are
responsible for devices they bring to school. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft,
damage or destruction of devices brought onto school property or to school-sponsored or schoolrelated events or activities.
Students who violate these conditions of use will be subject to disciplinary action, including
losing the privilege of bringing ECDs onto school property, suspension, or expulsion. In
addition, an administrator may confiscate the device, which shall be returned only to the
student’s parent/guardian. Use of cameras, including those in cell phones or other electronic
devices, is prohibited in restrooms and locker rooms.