Introduction:
The immediate objective of this Student Code of Conduct is to maintain an effective learning environment for every member
of the Ecorse Public School System. The ultimate objective of this Student Code of Conduct is to facilitate the positive
development of each student's abilities, attitude and habits essential to acceptable and self-controlled behavior necessary
for succesful adjustment to our society.
Along the journey from childhood to adulthood, it is important for our students to learn to respect rules
and regulations of conduct in the school community. Ecorse Public Schools, in conjuction with the community at
large and your peers, have crafted this Student Code of Conduct based on needs of all parties. Violations of school
rules and regulations that are harmful to the rights and privileges of others cannot be tolerated.
Each student of the Ecorse Public Schools is valued. As such, the discipline policy of the Ecorse
Public Schools is based on principles of fairness. When it is necessary to use corrective measures and to the extent
possible, such measures are based on a balance between an understanding of each student and on sound guidance practices.
A person who has special needs shall not solely by reason of being special needs be excluded from the
participation in or denied the protection of the Ecorse Public Schools Student Code of Conduct.
The Student Code of Conduct and the authoriy of any member of the school staff to enforce this Student Code
of Conduct applies to you during the following student situations:
- When students are traveling to and from school or a school-sponsored activity, including bus transportation
and other school related vehicles.
- When students are in or on property of the school district.
- When students are at any school-sponsored activity, regardless of its location.
- Regardless of location, where the result of a student's conduct would create substantial risk
of disruption to the educational process or an orderly school environment.
- When students are using school technology, telecommunication networks, accounts, or other services.
Its is the responsibility of all school community members to become familiar with this Student Code of Conduct.
As a student member of the Ecorse Public School System, you will be required to follow the rules and regulations contained
herein.
