Academic Integrity p'45

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Academic Integrity (p.4-5)

• Copying or allowing another student to copy any
  assignment or exam including computer generated
  information and programs
• Giving, receiving or acquiring test information
• Utilizing notes written on arm or hand or the use
  of electronic devices to conceal notes or answers
• Plagiarizing TAKING THE DIRECT QUOTES OR IDEAS
  FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, COPYING ANSWERS FROM THE
  BACK OF A TEXTBOOK PRESENTING THEM AS ONES OWN.
• Using ready made cheat sheets or unauthorized
  material
• Failing to follow established or proper test
  taking procedures
• Reporting on an article or book one has not read
  or on a performance one has not seen
• Altering, falsifying, removing or copying school
  records, including those electronically produced
  and stored. (SEE STUDENT PLANNER FOR POSSIBLE
  CONSEQUENCES FOR THIS BEHAVIOR- Page 4-5).

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Computer/Internet Use Policy/Software Code of
Ethics(p.6-7)

• Harassment via internet
• Using a Staff computer

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CLOSED CAMPUS(p.5)

• Leigh High school is a closed campus during the
  hours of 700am - 400pm to both students leaving
  campus and/or non-students entering campus.
• Parents/Guests coming to the school on official
  business are permitted on campus but must report
  to the Main Office to sign in and receive a
  visitor I.D. badge that must be worn while on
  campus.
• Students must remain on campus for the entire
  school day, INCLUDING LUNCH. Exceptions CCOC,
  Work Experience or students who have valid Hours
  Verification Cards on file with the attendance
  office.
• There will be consequences assigned for students
  leaving campus without permission from a school
  official.

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Loitering(p.8)

• Loitering in the neighborhood community is
  prohibited before, during or after the school
  day.
• Students coming to school are expected to come
  directly on to the campus.
• Parents of violators may be contacted on the
  initial offense and the student shall face
  detention and/or suspension for subsequent
  offenses.

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Parking Lot and Motor Vehicle Registration

• There are two sections to the Leigh parking area.
  The lot nearest the Main Office is for STAFF AND
  VISITOR PARKING ONLY. Students parking in this
  area may be cited by SJPD. The remaining area is
  to be used for student parking.
• The District shall not be responsible for loss or
  damage to any vehicle or any of its contents left
  on District property by reason of fire theft, or
  any cause whatsoever.

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Parking Lot and Motor Vehicle Registration

• According to V.C. 21113, all vehicles are subject
  to search.
• Motor vehicle must be registered in the Student
  Service Center.
• All student cars must display a parking placard.
• The parking lot is off-limits during school
  hours. This rule provides better security for
  student cars.
• All vehicles on CUHSD property are subject to
  search.
• Students who fail to park in the proper space,
  drive recklessly or park outside the student lot
  are subject to
• Citation by the police
• Having their car towed away at owners expense
• Suspension from school and/or loss of parking
  privileges on campus.

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Athletics and Conduct at Athletic
Events(p.15-16)

• Students and adults, who attend Leigh High School
  sporting events, whether at home or away, are
  expected to display conduct reflecting good
  sportsmanship.
• Everyone attending athletic events is expected to
  conduct themselves in a manner that will bring
  respect to their school, community, and families.
  They shall refrain from any conduct that
  degrades, baits, or intimidates others.
• There is a no food policy in the gym. Please
  enjoy snacks in the lobby area.
• Please throw away all trash.

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Athletics and Conduct at Athletic
Events(p.15-16) cont.

• Night football games at Leigh High School have
  some specific rules that all individuals in
  attendance are expected to adhere to.
• No in and out policy.
• Portable restrooms are located inside the
  stadium.
• Leigh High School is a tobacco and drug free
  environment.
• No loitering
• Please exit safely and promptly. The stadium
  lights will go out 15 minutes after the game is
  over. Please drive with caution. There will be
  a lot of foot traffic in and around the parking
  lot. You can be cited for a traffic violation by
  San Jose Police Department (SJPD) in necessary.

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Conduct at school dances(p.21)

• All dances, with the exception of the Junior Prom
  and Senior Ball, begin at 700pm and end at
  1000pm. To maintain the fun and safety of
  Leighs dances, students are expected to observe
  the following rules
• All Leigh students must present a current school
  photo ID card before being admitted to the dance.
• Students will not be admitted to the dance after
  830 pm
• Students may leave prior to the end of the dance
  but MAY NOT return to the dance once they have
  left.
• No glow sticks, pacifiers, candy necklaces, or
  other items associated with raves are allowed
• Dance styles which are provocative are not
  allowed and the students who insist on dancing in
  this manner will be removed from the dance and
  denied the privilege of attending future dances
• Leigh students and guests will observe all LHS
  rules of conduct including those, which apply to
  the use/possession of tobacco, drugs and alcohol

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Dress, Grooming and Personal Property (p.20)

• Good taste and cleanliness provide the criteria
  for acceptable standards of student dress and
  appearance. Students should select those styles,
  which do not attract undue attention nor cause a
  disruption/distraction in the learning
  environment.
• These rules apply to all school related events,
  including games and dances.

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Specifically, the following styles of dress,
accessories (including backpacks) are not allowed
if it(p.20-21)

• Creates a potential safety hazard to the student
  or other students and staff members.
• Causes embarrassment to other students or staff
  members because of insulting or demeaning
  messages related to gender, race, religion, or
  sexual orientation.
• Represents or promotes the use of tobacco,
  alcohol, drugs, or violence.
• Does not meet the generally accepted
  administrative for standards of decency and
  modesty.
• Displays obscene or sexually explicit words,
  symbols, drawings or which contained an
  unacceptable double meaning
• Presents a health or safety hazard.
• May be reasonable interpreted as gang related.

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Locker Policy(p.8)

• A parent signature on the yellow registration
  card is required for a student to be issued a
  locker.
• Students are responsible for the condition and
  CONTENTS of their locker.
• Personal belongings should NOT be left in lockers
  overnight, on weekends, or during vacations.
• The school is not responsible for lost or stolen
  items.
• A LOCKER MAY BE SEARCHED IF THERE IS REASONABLE
  SUSPICION OR CAUSE.

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Cafeteria/Snack Bar(p.5)

• The cafeteria serves breakfast beginning at
  730am and serves lunch on all school days except
  for minimum days.
• Additional items are sold through the Snack Bar.

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• Financial Obligations(p.8)
• Birthday Celebrations(p.5)
• Inappropriate Displays of affection (p.8)

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Personal Counseling(p.9)

• Students with or needing personal and emotional
  counselor will be referred to the Student
  Assistance Program (SOS). A Counselor from the
  Teen and Family Counseling Center will meet with
  students or make the appropriate referral to an
  outside agency.

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Sexual Harassment (p.10)

• Sexual harassment is defined as making
  unsolicited and unwelcome written, verbal,
  physical and/or visual contact with sexual
  overtones, or continuing to express sexual
  interest after being informed that the interest
  is unwelcome.
• If a student believes he or she is being sexually
  harassed by another student, the first step is to
  tell the offending person that their actions are
  unwelcome. If the action persists, the student
  should make a formal complaint to the Dean or
  Administrator.

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Tagging (p.10)

• The display or use of any symbol(s), word(s) or
  tag which may reasonably be interpreted as a
  symbolic or gang related is prohibited on
  personal or school property.
• Violators are subject to suspension and/or
  citation by local law enforcement.

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Bike and Skateboard Policy (p.20)

• Bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, or any other
  roller style shoes are not to be ridden on
  campus. Bikes are to be locked in the bike cage.
  All other items are to be stored in student
  lockers.

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CD Player and iPod Policy(p.20)

• CD players and iPods my be used on school
  grounds, BUT MAY NOT BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM.
  Large systems, such as boom boxes and speakers
  which attach to walkman-size players, are not
  allowed on campus.

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Attendance/Participation Policy (p.17)

• All day absences should be called in directly by
  a parent/guardian to the 24 hour attendance line
  (558-3065) on the day of the absence.
• All absences must be cleared within 4 days to
  avoid being designated as truant.
• Any student missing an excessive number of days
  shall be subject to a review by the Deans to
  determine their status at Leigh High School.

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Make-up Work (p.17)

• After being absent, a student is required to meet
  with each teacher during tutorial immediately
  upon return. Each teacher will provide the
  student with the work missed and will set a
  reasonable schedule for the work to be completed.
• Generally, students will have the number of days
  they missed to make up assignments, tests, etc.
  This is not true in the case of long term written
  projects long term projects are due on the
  assigned date even if the student is absent that
  day.
• Students not meeting the deadlines for make-up
  work will not bee allowed to make up the work at
  a later time.

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Unexcused Tardies (p.18)

• Students are expected to be in class prior to the
  tardy bell unless they have an approved pass from
  either the office or another teacher. Students
  arriving late without an excuse are to
• Within 20 minutes of the tardy bell, report
  directly to class - the teacher will record the
  tardy.
• After 20 minutes, report to the attendance office
  for a pass.

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Consequences for multiple tardies (p.18)

• Participation grade in class will be lowered
• After school detention
• Removal from class

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Suspensions and Expulsions(p.23-24)

• In certain instances, student misconduct is
  serious enough to warrant a suspension and/or
  expulsion. The Education Code of the State of
  California dictates which behaviors bring a
  suspension and possible expulsion.
• Furnishing or possessing a firearm
• Brandishing a knife
• Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed
  in the health and safety code
• Committing or attempting to commit a sexual
  assault or battery
• Possession of an explosive
• Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to
  another person (e.g. fighting)
• Possession or use of of a knife or other
  dangerous object of no reasonable use to the
  student
• Possession, use, under the influence, or
  providing or attempting to provide drugs or
  alcohol

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Suspensions and Expulsions(p.23-24) Cont.

• Sale of a look alike substance represented to be
  drugs or alcohol
• Robbery or extortion
• Assault or battery of a school employee
• Theft
• Damage to property
• Use or possession of tobacco
• Obscenity/Profanity/Vulgar acts or language
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Disruption or defiance
• Receiving/possession of stolen property
• Possession of imitation firearms, or look alike
  weapons
• Intimidation/harassment/threats of violence
• Sexual harassment
• Hate violence
• Creating a hostile educational environment
• Terroristic threats
• Engaged in or attempt to engage in hazing

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Zero Tolerance

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