UHMS Behavior Expectations
RESPECT
Students will:
- Respect each other, and all property to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
- Display appropriate behavior according to the UHMS Expectations and PAWS Chart at all times.
- Cooperate with all school personnel.
- Use respectful, appropriate language. Avoid using sarcasm, gossip, belittling, or putting down of others.
- Consume food and drink in the Lunch Area only.
- Place all trash and discarded materials in trash cans throughout the day.
- Move quietly through the building to avoid being a distraction to classrooms along the route.
- Display appropriate behaviors that allow all students an opportunity to learn
RESPONSIBILITY
Students will:
- Wear proper and acceptable attire to school (see the chart below).
- Arrive to school and to every class on time and be ready to work.
- Move straight to class when the bell rings to signal passing period beginning.
- Take proper care of ChromeBooks, materials, and equipment.
- Remain on school property during school hours.
- Present a note signed by a parent/guardian to explain any absences.
- Advise the school office, guidance, and nurse regarding changes of address, phone number, and emergency information on a consistent basis.
- Keep all electronic devices (Cellular phones, MP3 players, headphones, CD players, Ipods, games, etc.) turned off and put away unless explicitly directed by a teacher to use them.
- Exit the building promptly at the ringing of the dismissal bell. Students involved in after school activities must report to that activity by 2:45 p.m., and remain under direct supervision of the staff while in the building.
- Carry school I.D. card at all times.
READY TO LEARN
Students will:
- Conduct themselves in a manner that allows the teachers to teach, and all students to learn.
- Strive for success and believe it is possible.
- Carry materials needed for each class according to teacher expectations.
- Utilize a planner or electronic calendar for organizing assignments and due dates.
- Complete and turn in assignments on the due date.
- Return as quickly as possible whenever out of class in order to maximize learning.
Dress Code Information
- Dress appropriately for learning.
- Abbreviated or scanty clothing is not acceptable, which shall include, but not limited to: excess cleavage, see-through shirts, exposed midriffs or buttocks, and spaghetti strap shirts.
- Pajamas and other bedroom attire are not acceptable.
- Clothing or accessories, including bandannas, belts, belt buckles, jewelry, or chain wallets with inappropriate slogans or pictures are not acceptable.
- Items with references or likenesses to drugs, alcohol, weapons, sex or race are not acceptable.
- Headgear of any kind is not acceptable inside any building. Headwear worn outside must be worn straight and facing forward.
- Hats and other headwear must be appropriate for school.
- Bandanas anywhere on your person will not be acceptable at any time.
Administration reserves the right to make the final decision on student dress code violations.
- Students in violation of dress code standards will be asked to change and parents will be contacted.