Handbook

Mission Statement	Accidents	Affection	Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs	Assemblies	Attendance
Automobiles/Parking Lot	Bus Riding	Cafeteria	Cheating	Class Schedule	Classroom
Classroom Interruptions/Cell Phones/Electronic devices	Dances	Dress Standards	Disclosure	ELL	Expected Outcomes
Extracurricular	Fighting	Fire Drill	Fundraising	Harassment	Bullying, Cyber-bullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
Library	Lockers	Piercing/Tattoos	Quarter Policy	Release Time	Resource Officer
Skateboards	Speech	Stealing	Student Body Cards	Use of Building	Vandalism
Vending Machines	Visitors	Weapons	Philosophy	Definitions

 

 

Mission Statement

Gunnison Valley High School’s mission is to provide quality education and support for students, develop basic competencies, increase effective social skills, and promote good citizenship.

Expected Conduct of Gunnison Valley High School Students

TO BE BULLDOG STRONG ALWAYS BY

Providing SERVICE

Working as a TEAM and getting involved 

Showing RESPECT to yourself, your school and your community

Taking OWNERSHIP of your choices

Being NICE to everyone all the time

Showing GRATITUDE

BE BULLDOG STRONG!!!

Accidents 

When an accident occurs, it must be reported at once to the teacher in charge, who will then report it to the principal and fill out an accident report form. Parents/Guardians will be immediately notified of these accidents.

Affection

Public displays of affection are not appropriate at school. This includes during the school day, at school-sponsored activities, and anywhere on campus. Holding hands is the limit. Students are expected to treat each other with respect and conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a learning environment.

Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs

Possession or use of any illegal drug by students is prohibited on any school district property or while representing Gunnison High School in any fashion. Regardless of the student's age, it is illegal to use, or to have in possession alcohol, tobacco (including chew, vapes,etc.), or illegal drugs. The penalty for possession or use of tobacco is a $50.00 fine, 1 day suspension, or placed on a Home School program and a referral to Youth Court. Violations of alcohol and/or drugs will be turned over to the local civil authorities. Non-Tobacco snuff and vaping paraphernalia is not allowed on school property. It will be dealt with as though it were a tobacco product. Gunnison High School follows district policies JHB and JFCI. Tobacco products are not allowed within 1000 feet of the school property.

Assemblies

Assemblies are a regularly scheduled part of the curriculum, and are designed to be educational as well as entertaining experiences. They provide an opportunity  to learn formal audience behavior. Regardless of the type of program, courtesy demands that the STUDENT BODY be respectful and appreciative. Yelling, screaming, whistling, etc., is not appropriate at assemblies. Those students who misbehave during an assembly will be removed immediately from that assembly, and miss the next assembly, as well. Attendance at assemblies is MANDATORY for all students and faculty members. Students who sluff an assembly will receive the same disciplinary recourse as if they had sluffed a class. Students may not sit on the back two rows.  

For the year end assembly if you are NOT a senior and you check out early from school, you forfeit your award monies.  Award monies will be re-allocated.

Attendance Policy 

Class attendance is a joint responsibility shared by the student, parent/guardian, and school personnel. The attendance policy is intended to hold the student accountable for his/her attendance,advisory period included. The purpose of this policy is to encourage academic success.

Each teacher has and will enforce a grading policy that addresses attendance and tardies which include negative consequences for excessive absences and tardies. In addition to this policy, teachers will hold a conference with all students who are absent four times in one quarter. If the student is absent an additional two times, he/she will be sent to the assistant principal’s office where they will jointly work with the parents to improve the attendance problem. Attendance pertains to any school period, regular class, coop(advisory), assemblies etc. 

Definitions:

ABSENCE:  any time a student misses more than twenty minutes of class.

TARDY: An instance of a student arriving 1-10 minutes after school or class has begun.

Consequences:

1.To monitor daily attendance, teachers enter attendance every period via computer.

2.Students are expected to be in class on time. Students who are habitually tardy will be handled by one or more of the following: 1) individually by the teacher, 2) referral to the principal by the teacher followed by a parent conference, 3) temporarily suspended from participating in extra-curricular activities and/or attending activities such as ball games, dances, etc. 4) arrange to make-up time either before or after school, 5) issued a sluff, 6) suspended, 7) making a class or schedule change.

Tardy:  Two tardies equal one absence. Five tardies in a class during the semester will result in restitution.  Every tardy after that the student will be assessed another ½ hour of restitution time. Teachers will be assigned as supervisors over restitution.

TRUANCY/SLUFFING, when a student is absent from school and a parent does not give the school prior notice.  When a student leaves campus without checking out with the office.  Any time a student misses any part of class without proper authorization from the teacher or school officials. 

Truancy/Sluff:  One truancy equals two absences. Miss the next scheduled extra-curricular activity. Can’t make up for missed work.

Absence: The equivalent of 8 absences in a class during the same semester, excused or not,(involvement in extracurricular activities are not counted towards this number) will result in the withholding of credit for that class period.  An NG (no grade) for that class period will appear on the next report card.  The grade and credit will be restored when restitution is complete. If the equivalent of 10 absences in a semester (80%) is reached, the credit may be lost.

At any time, the administration reserves the right to impose any proper intervention, including in-school suspension, service hours, out of school suspension, or youth court; that would have a potential positive effect on the student’s attendance.

Discipline for Sluffing

Parents will be notified as soon as possible when a sluff occurs. (By phone if possible, if not by a letter.)

 First Offense:

In addition to receiving no credit for the work missed in the class(es) sluffed, he/she will also be disciplined in the following ways:

1. Miss the next scheduled extra-curricular activity 
2. Can’t make up for missed work.
3. Will not play or participate in the next athletic event 
4. Assigned to Restitution.  Restitution requires students to complete three (3) 45-minute after-school restorative practice lessons with an adult facilitator. Failure to complete assigned Restitution requirements will be referred to youth court.

Second, Third, Fourth, Etc. Offenses:

1.  Each time a student sluffs, he/she will not be allowed to make up the assignments or tests missed.

2.  The punishment for sluffing (truancy) will increase for each additional time a student sluffs. The following disciplinary actions will be used for students who habitually sluff: 

1. Parents will be required to meet with the principal before the student may return to school.
2. The student will be suspended (In-School or Out-of-school)for 1-5 days, depending upon the number of sluffs. (School work can be made up while a student is suspended, but not the work missed when the sluff actually occurred..)
3. Participants in extra-curricular activities will be suspended from participating in the next 2 games or activities.
4. Students not in extra-curricular activities will be suspended from two dances, ball games, activities, restitution etc... at the discretion of the administration.
5. The student could be placed on 5-10 days of HOME STUDY program. (In this program, the student is sent home to be in the custody of his parent/guardian. The student is permitted to do his school work, but under no condition may the student be on school property during this time.)
6. A change in class schedule.
7. In-school Suspension.
8. Counseling
   1. Other options as deemed appropriate by the principal based upon the individual student's needs.
   2. The student and his parent(s)/guardian(s) must meet with the Superintendent before returning to school.
   3. Provide Service Hours for the school.
   4. A formal referral for truancy will be filed with the juvenile court.
   5. When all options to eliminate the sluffing have failed, the student will be referred to the district’s alternative school.

Steps to Follow When You Are Absent 

The parent or guardian should phone the school and inform the office of the absence within one school day.

If no phone contact has been made the day of the absence, the parent or guardian must send a signed, dated note excusing his/her child when the child returns to school the next day. (A student will have one school day beyond his/her return to deliver a parental excuse note.) If no note or phone call is received within this one day grace period, the student will be issued a sluff.

All students who arrive at school after it has begun, must report to the office before going to class. These students must account for their late arrival by a signed, dated note and/or a phone call home.

If a student wishes to check out of school once it has started, he/she must report to the office and have a signed, dated note or use the office phone and call home and get excused "BEFORE" leaving the campus. This is especially true when a student becomes sick during the school day. No student may leave school without "PRIOR"parental permission. Parents should contact the office and not the student directly and the office will notify the student directly.

In all instances where a student has been in attendance during the morning or afternoon session and leaves the campus without checking out through the office, the absence shall automatically be treated as a sluff. This includes when a student attends school until noon and then does not show up for his/her afternoon classes.  Such absences may not be excused later by a note or phone call. 

Students who are caught using forged notes or making fraudulent phone calls will be issued a sluff.

Monitoring Daily Attendance

Students who are absent from a class without a proper excuse will be issued a sluff. Parents will be notified of a sluff by a phone call or a note sent home through the mail.

To monitor daily attendance, teachers enter attendance every period via computer.

Students are expected to be in class on time. Students who are habitually tardy could be handled by one or more of the following: 1) individually by the teacher, 2) referral to the principal by the teacher followed by a parent conference, 3) temporarily suspended from participating in extracurricular activities and/or attending activities such as ball games, dances, etc. 4) arrange for make-up time either before or after school, 5) issued a sluff, 6) suspended, 7) making a class or schedule change and/or 8) working service hours for the school 9) Credit will be withheld until made up or permanently withheld. 

Students who leave the campus during lunch, are expected to be back to school on time, habitual tardiness after lunch will not be tolerated.

The parent/guardian(s) shall have the right to due process and have the right to appeal circumstances in regards to excessive absences and/or truancies, to the School’s Attendance Appeals Committee (I.E. Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor, Youth court representative) or to the School Board. Parents/guardians must respond within ten calendar days from when they receive school notification.

 Automobiles and Parking Lot

Students who drive a vehicle to school must obey the following rules:

Park in student parking areas. (Obey the signs.)

Speeding or careless driving on the school grounds will not be permitted. Speed is 10 mph on school property.

Do not park in the areas marked in RED or in the handicapped stalls. Violations of parking or improper use of vehicles on school property will be dealt with by civil authorities.

No guns or weapons are allowed in any vehicle on school property. 

Student parking areas are designated as those South of school in the main parking lot, and West of the gymnasium.

Faculty parking areas are the areas between the school and the Seminary building, the front row of the main parking lot, and those parking spots east of the auditorium/band room area. Students Are Not Allowed in Faculty Zones. 

All areas that have been designated as RED ZONES, and those areas designated as HANDICAPPED ZONES, are NO PARKING areas.

The parking spots are located South of the big gym, along the edge of the lawn area used by the P.E. classes are NO PARKING zones during the school day.

Due to the high incidence of minor traffic collisions, and the possibility for severe pedestrian injury to students accessing the field area during school hours, this area must be kept clear of vehicles from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Students who violate this parking policy will be towed at the owner's expense. Students who park or drive on the lawn will be given a ticket.

Parking spaces are adequate at the school for all who drive to the campus. Make sure you are in a proper parking spot, with parking lines on both sides of your vehicle. 

Bus Riding Rules

All buses to games, or field trips are scheduled by the school and each bus is under the direction of a faculty member. All students are required to return to the school on their assigned bus, unless prior arrangements have been made before ever leaving the school. (Students will be released only to parents, not to other students.) Fighting, throwing, yelling, vulgar language, or inappropriate gestures/behavior on any bus will not be tolerated. Violators may be suspended from school and will not be allowed to ride the bus permanently or until other arrangements can be made. 

SERIOUS BEHAVIOR is when anyone is endangered in a serious way. Any problem that threatens the immediate safety of students on the bus. The individual student involved will be suspended from the bus. No soda pop or sunflower seeds are allowed on buses.

Cafeteria and Lunchroom

If students choose to eat school lunch, they must abide by the cafeteria rules. Students who throw food, litter, or don't dispose of food/trays properly will be denied services.

Students who bring their own lunch to school must eat it in the lunchroom.

Students who leave the campus for lunch must be back in time for class. Arriving late to class after lunch hour will not be tolerated.

Cheating

Whether you give or receive information during an exam or on an assignment, the offense is the same. You will receive a ZERO for the work.  All work needs to be of the individual student, and disciplinary action will be taken for plagiarism, including the use of AI technology.

Class Schedule

All students who attend GVHS must be classified as full-time students, or be on track to graduate. Freshmen and sophomores may not sign up for 2 PE/Weightlifting classes or work-based learning.

Classroom

No drinks other than water are allowed in classrooms. All students are expected to comply with all requests of teachers regarding classroom control and discipline as well as academic work. No student is permitted to leave the classroom without permission of the teacher. If a student does leave without permission, he/she will be given a sluff.

Students who are kicked out of a class for improper behavior will be sent directly to the vice-principal's office. They will be dealt with in at least one of the following ways: 1) parents will be called. 2) the student will be suspended from school. 3) the student will not participate in the next dance, activity, or game 4) the student will be put on an in-school suspension program 5) the student will be placed on a home school program, etc. Students should respect and obey the request of SUBSTITUTE teachers the same as their regular teachers.

Classroom Interruptions/Cell phones

Students are expected to maintain a focused learning environment throughout the school day. Students are not permitted to have or use any non-school-issued electronic device, including but not limited to cell phones, headphones, earbuds, tablets, or similar devices, during class. Watches are permitted as long as they are used only for telling time.

Once the school day begins, students may use their personal electronic devices only during their designated lunch period. The district’s open-campus language refers to the designated lunch period and does not permit students to use cell phones or other personal electronic devices during class breaks or transitions between classes.

Upon entering a classroom, students are required to place their cell phones and other personal electronic devices in the designated classroom pockets or storage area, as directed by the teacher. Devices must remain stored and out of use for the duration of class. Upon leaving the classroom, students must keep their devices put away while traveling through the halls and transitioning between classes. Students may not use cell phones or other personal electronic devices during passing periods, class transitions, or other non-lunch breaks.

Students are not permitted to interrupt a classroom for another student without written permission from the office. Students will not be taken out of the classroom for a phone call unless it pertains to a family emergency. Family emergencies will be directed through the office.

CONFISCATION OF DEVICE

For each observed violation of this policy, it shall be the duty of the school teacher or administrator observing the violation to immediately confiscate the interfering device. Furthermore, the school may take additional disciplinary action as needed. The confiscated device shall be forwarded to the office together with the name of the person from whom the device is confiscated.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

First Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The first violation and all subsequent violations shall be logged in the office.

Second Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. Only the parent or guardian can pick up the device. It will remain in the office until the parent or guardian can pick it up.

Third Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian.

Fourth Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian. A parent conference will be scheduled to discuss habitual disruptive behavior.

Fifth Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian. The student will be referred to juvenile court ( we can refer for this) and charged as habitually disruptive.

Students are not allowed to have any non-school issued electronic device including but not limited to cell phones, headphones, tablets etc. (watches are ok as long as they are only being used to tell time) in class. 

Dances

School Dances are a part of the total school program and all rules, regulations and policies that govern us during school will also be in effect at our dances, including the dress code.

1. Middle School Students (6th-7th-8th), or any student who is NOT a current high school age student will not be permitted to attend Senior High dances. 
2. Prices for all dances must be approved by the principal.
3. Students who leave the dance must pay again to re-enter.
4. No moshing, slam dancing, body surfing, or any other dangerous or inappropriate activity.
5. Students involved in a fight at a dance will be referred to Youth Court and not allowed to attend the next two extra curricular activities.
6. GVHS Dances will be restricted to GVHS students only, unless otherwise advertised, or unless the student has prior authorization from administration from both schools.  Must have permission form signed and turned in prior to the dance. GVHS Dance Guest Pass

Dress Standards

The following dress standards will be enforced at school, dances, ball games, and all other activities. Please refer to SSSD policy JFCA

I. Wearing apparel should be clean and modest.

II. Hair should be clean and well-groomed. Dyeing or gelling in extreme colors (blue, green, purple, bright red, etc.) is not allowed, nor is outlandish hairstyles.

Clothing

1.  All clothing must be clean and modest.

2.  Undergarments must be completely covered at all times. No see through clothing or holes that show underclothing. 

3.  The length of shorts, skirts, etc. must be modest and can not be shorter than 2” above the knee

4.  Shirts, blouses, tops, dresses, and other such clothing shall be modest (not see-through) and cover the midriff, back, sides, and undergarments at all times; (as a guideline) have necklines that are not lower than a straight line from the top of the underarm across to opposite underarm;

5.  Necklines must not be lower than top of underarms across and have sleeves that cover the shoulders; and be worn correctly and buttoned properly.

6.  No holes (no skin showing) above where the fingertips naturally hang.

7.  No pajamas or other sleeping attire.

8.  No excessively baggy clothing/apparel.

9.  No tight-fitting spandex-type pants, biker shorts, tights, leotards, etc. may be worn as outer garments. 

10. No advertisements, pictures, references, writings, or promotions of harmful and illegal substances (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.); violent acts; or references to gangs are prohibited on all clothing and personal belongings.

11. No obscene, lewd, sexual innuendos, racial, ethnic, indecent, vulgar, violent, or inappropriate sayings, writing, diagrams, or pictures are allowed on clothing or personal belongings, eg., notebooks, backpacks, gym bags, water bottles, lockers, badges, patches, etc.

Head Gear

1.  The following head coverings will not be allowed to be worn in school buildings during regular school hours. Bandanas, hooded shirts or coats, sweat bands, etc. Religious exemptions will be allowed in accordance with the SSSD policy JFCA.

2.  Sunglasses, headphones of any kind, or a hood may not be worn in the classrooms or in the school, including on the top of your head.  

Hair

1. Hair shall be clean, neatly groomed, off the eyes, free from obscuring the face and free from restricting vision.
2. Facial hair (beards, mustaches and sideburns) should be well-groomed, neat and clean.
3. Hair color shall be within the spectrum of natural hair. Modest color streaks may be allowed.
4. Hair color must remain within the spectrum of naturally occurring hair colors. Modest color streaks may be permitted at the discretion of school administration. Hairstyles or hair colors that are excessively conspicuous, extreme, or distracting—drawing undue attention—are not allowed in the school setting.

Non-Compliance:
Students found in violation of this policy will have three (3) school days to correct the infraction. During this time, they may continue to attend school. If the issue is not remedied within the allotted time, the student will be removed from the school setting—including all extra-curricular activities, athletics, and school-sponsored events—until compliance is achieved. It is the student's responsibility to stay current on all schoolwork and assignments during any time they are not permitted to attend school.

 Footwear

1.  Safe and appropriate footwear must be worn at all times to ensure personal safety and good hygiene.

2.  Shoes, boots, and sandals (with back-straps or heels) are considered appropriate footwear.

3.  No skate shoes, bedroom slippers, or bare feet are allowed at any time.

It is strongly recommended that flip-flops (rubber or plastic-type shower shoes) not be worn to school due to health and safety concerns.

Disclosure

It is the policy of the South Sanpete School district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or any other condition as required by various state and federal laws in any educational program or activity.

 The N.C.L.B. requires that military recruiters will be given student addresses upon request unless a parent requests in writing to withhold that information.

South Sanpete School District complies with the No Child Left Behind provision which requires annual notification of educational agencies of their rights and obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law, requires the South Sanpete School District (SSSD), with certain exceptions, to obtain written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, SSSD may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless a parent/guardian has advised the district to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the SSSD to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Directory information, which is information that is not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s/guardian’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks.

 Section 504 is an Act which prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program that receives federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who:

In order to fulfill its obligations under Section 504/ADA, the SSSD recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system.

 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

South Sanpete School District (SSSD) provides special education services to students with disabilities and who are in need of special education and related services. Some of these students may also be English Language Learners (ELL). Every effort is made to determine whether an ELL has special needs that require special education and related services. Procedural safeguards ensure that students whose needs can be appropriately met through an alternative language program are not classified as students with disabilities in need of special education and related services.

SSSDSouth Sanpete School District coordinates Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities with the Language Development Program, thereby ensuring that students with disabilities who are also ELLsS receive an appropriate educational program.

See IDEA section in the district policy for the special education referral process.

NOTE: Failure to succeed in an alternative language program shall constitute one intervention. At least one grading period of correct implementation of the alternative language program is required unless the student’s physical or cognitive disabilities are apparent.

South Sanpete School District is committed to providing English Language Learners meaningful opportunities to participate in special programs and services to the maximum extent appropriate.

Any person having inquiries concerning ELL, please contact the principal of your school.

Safe Schools Policy JH 12/8/04

Expected Outcomes

Under Utah state law, students may be expelled or suspended for the following:

• frequent disobedience
• disruptive behavior
• foul, profane, vulgar, or abusive language
• willful destruction of school property
• immediate significant threat to welfare, safety, or morals to students, school personnel, or to operation of school
• possession, control, or use of any alcohol, tobacco, vaping, & drugs an alcoholic beverage 
• offenses against student or staff that occur off school premises

The following incidents require suspension or expulsion:

• drug, weapon, or other serious offenses occurring at school activities
• misdemeanor or felony class force or threatened force

Weapon offenses require expulsion for a full calendar year unless modified by the district superintendent on a case by case basis.

Extra-curricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are school-approved programs, events, or organizations that take place outside the regular academic curriculum. These activities are designed to enrich students’ educational experience, promote school spirit, and encourage personal growth, teamwork, leadership, and service.

At Gunnison Valley High School, extracurricular activities include but are not limited to:

• Athletics (e.g., football, volleyball, basketball, track, wrestling, etc.)
• Performing Arts (e.g., band, choir, drama productions)
• Student Leadership & Government (e.g., student council, class officers)
• Clubs & Organizations (e.g., National Honor Society, FFA, FCCLA, Hope Squad)
• Academic Teams or Competitions (e.g., Sterling Scholars, debate, math contests)
• School-Sponsored Events (e.g., dances, assemblies, homecoming activities, spirit weeks, etc.)

Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege and requires students to uphold school expectations related to behavior, academics, and appearance.

Everyone has something he/she can contribute to the success of our activities, and being a small school, we need this total commitment from the STUDENT BODY. In order for any student to participate and represent Gunnison Valley High School in any extra-curricular activity, he/she must adhere to the following rules:

1.Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation – Gunnison Valley High School

To represent Gunnison Valley High School (GVHS) in any extracurricular activity, students must maintain academic eligibility as outlined below:

• Eligibility Requirement:
  No student shall be eligible to represent GVHS if they received a failing grade (F) in any class during the preceding grading period (term or quarter).
• Probationary Period:
  If a student is failing any class during the current grading period, they will be placed on a two-week academic probation plan. During this time, the student remains eligible to participate in extracurricular activities while working to improve their grade(s).
  • Students are allowed one two-week probation period per quarter.
  • If, at the end of the two-week probation period, the student is still failing any class, they will become ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activities until all grades are passing.
• Ongoing Grade Monitoring:
  • Weekly grade checks will be conducted by school administration.
  • Once a student has exceeded their two-week probation period, their grades will be checked daily and prior to leaving for any extracurricular or athletic event. If the student is failing any class at that time, they will not be permitted to participate.
• Incomplete Grades (“I”) and No Grade (“NG”):
  • An Incomplete (“I”) grade is considered failing until it is resolved. Incompletes must be made up within two weeks of receiving the report card.
  • A No Grade (“NG”) is also considered a failing grade.
  • No student may represent GVHS in any extracurricular activity while carrying an “F,” “I,” or “NG” on their report card.

2.  To be eligible to represent GVHS, a student must earn a 2.5 GPA in the preceding grading period. Seminary grades do not apply. As per the Gunnison Valley Handbook students must be a full time student (7 classes a quarter) of GVHS/or an equivalent platform to be eligible to participate or represent GVHS (administration will evaluate cases individually)

3. Students and their parents must read and sign the Extra-Curricular Activities Guide before participating. It is the Coaches', Advisors', and/or Athletic Director's responsibility to see that this is done.  

4. Transportation will be furnished by the South Sanpete School District to all approved activities in which they participate. No student will be given permission to drive his/her own vehicle to a school-sponsored activity.

5.  Students attending any activity sponsored by the school must go and come back in the same vehicle. Any exception must be cleared beforehand by the coach, advisor, and/or principal.

6.  Any student suspended, or who is on probation, will not participate or attend in any activity for the duration of the suspension or probation.

7.  Any student who sluffs will not be allowed to participate in at least one or more of the next scheduled activities or games, as according to the discretion of the administration.

8.  Any absence, on a game/activity day, not approved by the principal or designee, will result in loss of the right to participate in that day’s event.

9.  When the coach, advisor, or principal have determined that a violation of the rules may have occurred, the principal will notify the participant by letter and/or phone call.  

1.  A review committee (made up of the principal, coach or advisor, vice principal, & athletic director) will review the violation and issue a penalty they deem necessary to help the participant, school, and the overall program.  Violation for using any form of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs, participating in any form of gambling, will result in the following action to be taken:

1.  Alcohol and tobacco:  Dismissal from team unless otherwise specified.  2. Drugs:  Dismissal from the team.  3.  Gambling:  Consequences will be per player agreement.

    B.  In violations such as shoplifting, theft, vandalism, degrading conduct or behavior, and other instances where a participant has broken the law, the participant will automatically be suspended from game play until the matter is totally resolved by school and/or police officials.  When the matter is totally resolved, the review committee will determine whether to reinstate the participant, dismiss him/her from the team, issue a short term suspension, or issue other suitable disciplinary action depending upon the severity of the crime. (participants who are arrested or charged for any crime would fit into this category.)

10.  GVHS Music Eligibility- Music students may participate in quarterly concert performances as performance is a core standard as part of the curriculum.  Students must be academically eligible to participate in any extracurricular music activities including but not limited to UHSAA sponsored music festivals that take place in the spring each school year.

11. Gunnison Valley High School recognizes the intricacies of the fine arts program and its role in the overall development of students. Policies related to fine art students missing school and student athletes missing school while participating in extracurricular activities vary. In a situation with no student replacement options, fine art students will be allowed to participate in the extracurricular activity and alternative consequences will be applied. A review committee (composed of the principal, vice principal, & play director) will review the violation and issue a consequence the committee deems necessary for the participant, school, and the overall program. The same review committee will also decide if there is a suitable replacement to fill the students role.

It's essential for schools to strike a balance between fostering students' participation in extracurricular activities and ensuring that they meet their academic responsibilities. Clear communication, flexibility, and a focus on the overall well-being and development of students are key components of successful policies related to fine arts participation.

Fighting

Fighting is a dangerous practice that will not be tolerated in the building, on school grounds or at activities. Students involved in fights (first time) will be suspended from school for 1-3 days, and the police will be contacted to conduct a police report. This police report will be reviewed by the county attorney who will then determine if charges will be filed for disorderly conduct or assault. In the event that an incident occurs between two students, and it is verified that only one of the two parties actually perpetrated hits, blows, slaps, etc., it will be up to the discretion of the school administration to determine whether to suspend one or other parties involved and the length of the suspension. The second offense for fighting is a 3-5 day suspension and a police referral, a third offense will result in a 5-10 day suspension, a police referral, and/or a referral to the Alternative School.

Fire Drills

The alarm for a fire is a unique fire siren. At the sounding of the alarm, the building will be evacuated immediately. Students should file out quickly and in an orderly fashion. Teachers will take attendance once the students are outside.

No lighters and/or matches are allowed on school property. These items will be confiscated and not returned.

(NOTE: It is a misdemeanor to set off a false fire alarm. Any person caught setting off a false fire alarm will be referred to juvenile court, fined, and suspended.)

Fund Raising

All fundraising and advertising (selling of ads) must be approved by the principal BEFORE advisors and/or students are allowed to use the school's name. Clubs and other organizations within the school are allowed to run only one fund raiser per school year. 

Halls

Students are welcome to sit in the halls before school and during lunch hour. Students may not sit in the commons area during class breaks. However, any student who creates an obstacle to those trying to pass through the halls (i.e. legs stretched out, circles of students blocking pathways) will be warned once, and on any subsequent occasion where the violation might occur, will be accorded to the same penalty that accompanies individuals guilty of sluffing. (Loss of activity, etc.) 

Harassment and Discrimination Free Learning Plan

The South Sanpete School District (SSSD) is committed to providing all students and

employees with a safe and secure learning environment in which a student is treated fairly

regardless of the student's characteristics including race, color, religion or sex, and in which a

student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities

offered is not limited or interfered with by conduct that is physically threatening, harmful, or

humiliating.

Plan:

The Climate Survey from the Spring of 2023 shows that 41% to 51% of students in the seven

schools feel there is a problem with bullying, particularly on the bus, in the hallways, and on

school property. Principals and faculties are aware of this issue and are working directly with

students to educate them and to prevent bullying in the future. Eighty-four percent of

kindergarten to second grade students reported that they have had a lesson on how to get

along with others.

Based on the Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing Policy adopted by the South

Sanpete School District Board, “No individual may engage in bullying of a student or school

employee on school property, at a school related or sponsored event, on a school bus, at a

school bus stop, or while the student is traveling to or from a school location or school related

or sponsored event. No student may engage in abusive conduct.

“Students who engage in bullying or abusive conduct are in violation of this policy and verified

infractions shall result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, consistent with the

District’s Safe Schools policy.

“Upon receipt of a reported incident of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, or

retaliation, the school principal or designee shall promptly review and investigate the

allegations. This investigation shall include interviewing the alleged targeted individual, the

individual alleged to have engaged in prohibited conduct, the parents of the alleged target and

alleged perpetrator, any witnesses to the conduct, school staff familiar with the alleged victim,

and school staff familiar with the alleged perpetrator. The principal or designee may also review

physical evidence, including but not limited to video or audio recordings, notes, email, text

messages, social media, and graffiti. The principal or designee shall inform any person being

interviewed that the principal or designee is required to keep the details of the interview

confidential to the extent allowed by law and that further reports of bullying will become part

of the investigation.”  

 

Refer to the Safe School Policies for further detail.

Bullying, cyber-bullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY Bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct towards students and employees violates state law and local policy. Bullying on the basis of a protected class violates federal civil rights laws. The purpose of this policy is to prohibit bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct involving students and employees. The South Sanpete School Board has determined that a safe learning environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards and that conduct constituting bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and the ability to educate its students in a safe environment.  

DEFINITIONS 

1. “Abusive conduct” means verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a parent or student directed toward a school employee that, based on its severity, nature, and frequency of occurrence, a reasonable person would determine is intended to cause intimidation, humiliation, or unwarranted distress. A single act does not constitute abusive conduct. 

2. "Accountability practice" means any evidence-based practice that increases academic outcomes and decreases behavior that disrupts the learning environment and holds students accountable for their actions by requiring them to take responsibility to repair harm and provide restitution when appropriate. a. Some practices include adapting instruction to increase behavior engagement plans, and restorative practices. 

3. "Action plan" means a process to address an incident of bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, or retaliation. 

4. “Allegation” means a claim or assertion that someone has engaged in a reported incident that has not been verified by a formal process. 

5. “Bullying” means student bullying and staff bullying. 

6. “Civil rights violation” means violations as outlined in the following federal laws: a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; b. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; c. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or d. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 7. “Cyber-bullying” means using the Internet, a cell phone, or another device to send or post text, video, or an image with the intent or knowledge, or with reckless disregard, that the text, video, or image will hurt, embarrass, or threaten an individual, regardless of whether the individual directed, consented to, or acquiesced in the conduct, or voluntarily accessed the electronic communication. 

8. “Hazing” means a school employee or student intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly committing an act or causing another individual to commit an act toward a school employee or student that: a. Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a school  employee or student;JGA   2 

• i. Involves any brutality of a physical nature, including whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or exposure to the elements; 
• ii. Involves consumption of any food, alcoholic product, drug, or other substance or other physical activity that endangers the mental or physical health and safety of a school employee or student; or 
• iii. Involves any activity that would subject a school employee or student to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, extended isolation from social contact, or conduct that subjects a school employee or student to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; and b. Is committed for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, holding office in, or as a condition for in a school or school sponsored team, organization, program, club, or event; or i. Is directed toward a school employee or student whom the individual who commits the act knows, at the time the act is committed, is a member of, or candidate for membership in, a school or school sponsored team, organization, program, club, or event in which the individual who commits the act also participates. c. The conduct described in this Subsection constitutes hazing, regardless of whether the person against whom the conduct is committed directed, consented to, or acquiesced in, the conduct. 9. "Incident" means a verified incident of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or retaliation. 10. “LEA Designee” means a designated individual at the LEA level who can provide training to investigators, oversee implementation of any action plan, monitor implementation, assist with school case-specific needs, and act as a liaison to the state board regarding bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct. 11. “Parent” means a parent or legal guardian. 12. “Restorative justice practice” means a discipline practice that brings together students, school personnel, families, and community members to resolve conflicts, address disruptive behaviors, promote positive relationships, and healing. 13. “Retaliate” or “retaliation” means an act or communication intended: a. As retribution against a person for reporting bullying, cyber-bullying, or hazing; or b. To improperly influence the investigation of, or the response to, a report of bullying or hazing. 14. “School” means a public elementary or secondary school, including a charter school. 15. “School board” means: a. A local school board; or b. A charter school governing board. 16. “School designee” means a school administrator or designee assigned to receive and investigate allegations at that school, notify parents and/or persons involved, and oversee action plans. 17. “School employee” means an individual working in the individual’s official capacity as: a. A school teacher; b. A school staff member; JGA   3 c. An administrator; or d. An individual who is employed, directly or indirectly, by a school, school board, or school district, or who works on a school campus. 18. “School grounds” means a school building; property on which a school building or facility is located; and property that is owned, leased or used by a school for a school-sponsored activity, function, program, instruction or training. a. “School grounds” also includes school-related transportation vehicles. 19. “School-sponsored activity” means an activity, fundraising event, club, camp, clinic, or other event or activity that is authorized by a specific public school, according to local school board policy, and satisfies at least one of the following conditions: a. The activity is managed or supervised by a school board, school, or public school employee; b. The activity uses the school district or public school facilities, equipment, or other school resources; or c. The activity is supported or subsidized, more than inconsequentially, by public funds, including the public school's activity funds or Minimum School Program dollars. d. The activity includes preparation for and involvement in a public performance, contest, athletic competition, demonstration, display, or club activity. 20. “Staff bullying” means a school employee, with the intent to cause harm, repeatedly committing a written, verbal, or physical act against a student or another school employee, or engaging in a single egregious act toward another employee involving an imbalance of power, that: a. Creates an environment that a reasonable person would find hostile, threatening, or humiliating; and b. Substantially interferes with a student's or employee's educational or professional performance, opportunities, or benefits. c. "Staff bullying" does not mean instances of: i. Ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict; ii. Reasonable correction of behavior by a school employee; or iii. Reasonable coaching strategies and techniques by a school employee who is a coach. 21. “Student bullying” means one or more students, with the intent to cause harm, repeatedly committing a written, verbal, or physical act against another student, or engaging in a single egregious act toward another student involving an imbalance of power, that: a. Creates an environment that a reasonable person would find hostile; and b. Interferes with a student's educational performance, opportunities, or benefits. c. "Student bullying" does not mean instances of: i. Ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict; ii. Reasonable correction of behavior by a school employee; or iii. Reasonable coaching strategies and techniques by a school employee who is a coach. 22. “Verification” means that an alleged incident has been found to be substantiated through a formal investigation process. JGA 4 23. “Volunteer” means a non-employee with significant, unsupervised access to students in connection with a school assignment.  See Utah Code Ann. Section 53G-9-601; see also Utah Administrative Rule R277-613.  PROHIBITIONS 1. Bullying Prohibited: A school employee or student shall not engage in bullying a school employee or student: a. On school property; b. At a school-sponsored activity; c. On a school bus; d. At a school bus stop; or e. While the school employee or student is traveling to or from a location or event described above in Subsection 1(a) – (d). 2. Hazing and Cyber-bullying Prohibited: A school employee or student shall not engage in hazing or cyber-bullying a school employee or student at any time or in any location. 3. Retaliation Prohibited: A school employee or student shall not engage in retaliation against: a. A school employee; b. A student; or c. An investigator for, or witness of, an alleged incident of bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, or retaliation. 4. False Allegations Prohibited: A school employee or student shall not make a false allegation of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazting, or retaliation against a school employee or student. 5. Abusive Conduct Prohibited: No student or parent shall engage in abusive conduct. ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS 6. Any bullying, cyber-bullying, or hazing that is found to be targeted at a federally protected class is further prohibited under federal anti-discrimination laws and is subject to compliance regulations from the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 7. A student shall not share a recording of an act of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, or retaliation, in order to impact or encourage future incidents. a. This restriction does not prevent a student from sharing a recording of an incident or of abusive conduct with a teacher or administrator as part of reporting the incident of abusive conduct or in response to a request from a teacher or administrator for the recording. 8. A school employee or student shall not create or distribute sexually explicit or nonconsensual intimate images.  RESPONSES TO PROHIBITED ACTIONS If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of this policy by participating in or encouraging conduct prohibited by this policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion, pursuant to Utah Code § 53G-8-205 and school policy, removal from participation in school activities, JGA and/or discipline in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If, after an investigation, a school employee is found to be in violation of this policy, the employee shall be disciplined by appropriate measures, which may include termination, reassignment, or other appropriate action. In determining the appropriate response to students who have been found to have in a verified incident, the following factors should be considered: 1. The development and maturity levels of the parties involved; 2. The impact of harm; 3. The surrounding circumstances; 4. Past incidences or past continuing patterns of behavior; 5. The relationships between the parties involved; 6. The level of disruption in or interference with the orderly operation of the school. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION engaged Students who have been subjected to or witnessed bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or retaliation, and students who have witnessed abusive conduct, are strongly encouraged to promptly report such incidents to any school employee. School employees who receive reports of such incidents must report them to the school designee. In connection with a report of an alleged incident, students and school employees who report incidents may request that their identity be kept school designee and others anonymous, and reasonable steps shall be taken by the involved in the reporting and investigation to maintain the anonymity of such individuals, if possible. The school or LEA Designee shall report to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) all acts of bullying, hazing, cyber-bullying, abusive conduct, or retaliation that the individual reasonably determines may be violations of a student’s or employee’s civil rights. Students, parents/guardians/families, and school staff are encouraged to submit written complaints to ensure the school administrator is adequately informed of all details relevant to the complaint. Complaints may also be submitted through the SafeUT application or the Public Hotline. School employees must implement preventative measures to protect students Education from retaliation, including assisting students who are targeted by incidents and the student’s parent(s) in reporting subsequent problems and new incidents. The school designee will promptly investigate each complaint of bullying in a thorough including, to the extent possible, anonymous reports, and and confidential manner, shall administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy. Formal disciplinary action is prohibited based solely on an anonymous report. 5 At a minimum, an investigation shall include interviewing the alleged targeted JGA individual and the alleged perpetrator to have engaged in a manner in violation of this policy. The principal or school designee may also interview other individuals who may provide additional information, including the parents of the alleged targeted individual and alleged perpetrator, any witnesses to the conduct, and school staff. The principal or school designee may also review physical evidence, including but not limited to video or audio recordings, notes, email, text messages, social media, and graffiti. The principal or school designee shall inform any person being interviewed that the principal or school designee is required to keep the details of the interview confidential to the extent allowed by law and that further reports of bullying will become part of the investigation. The principal or school designee shall keep a written record of the date and time they interviewed individuals, which individuals they interviewed, unless the individual requests to remain anonymous, physical evidence they had reviewed and the manner in which it was reviewed. If a school employee, agent, or school resource officer believes a student is at-risk of harming themselves or others, the school employee, agent, or school resource officer may intervene and ask a student questions regarding the student's thoughts of harming self or others for the purposes of referring the student to appropriate prevention services and informing the student's parent. Each reported complaint should include: 1. Name of the complaining party, unless anonymous; 2. Name of the alleged targeted individual; 3. Name of the alleged perpetrator, if known; 4. Date and location of incident(s); and 5. A statement describing the incident(s), including the names of any witnesses. All information received in the complaint, including the name of the complainant, shall be treated with the utmost confidence to the extent possible. Administrators shall notify the complainant before revealing the complainant's name, unless anonymous. The District policy, in compliance with state and federal law, that students have a limited expectation of privacy on computer equipment and network system, monitoring or maintenance may lead to discovery that a user has and routine engaged in prohibited conduct. Also, individual targeted searches under this policy reasonable suspicion that a user has violated this will be conducted if there is policy. Personal electronic devices of any student suspected of violation of this may be turned over to law enforcement. policy may be confiscated for investigation and PARENT NOTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION The School Designee (or their designee) must notify parents that their student was involved in an incident of bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, abusive conduct, or retaliation, including incidents when a student expresses suicidal ideation. Timeliness of notification may vary depending on the circumstances of an incident. If a School Designee and/or school employee believes that a situation exists which presents a serious threat to the well-being of a student, that School Designee (or their designee), and/or 6 JGA   7 school employee shall notify the student's parent without delay, before the end of the school day.  The School Designee (or their designee), and/or school employee will notify the student’s parent by: 1. Calling the parent and sending a follow-up email. This is the preferred method for delivering this notification. 2. Calling the parent and leaving a voicemail if they are unable to connect telephonically, and send a follow-up email.  The school administrator who notifies parents under this section shall keep an incident report which includes a record verifying that notification was provided to the parents/guardians/families of each student involved.  The administrator’s record of notification must include the date and time of notification, manner of notification (phone call, in-person meeting, etc.), and an indication of the type of incident. The incident report may be disclosed to the parents/guardians and/or students involved, but it may not be disclosed to any other person or entity except when required by a valid court order as provided in Utah Code.  The school will retain the record for at least as long as the student is enrolled at the school and will provide or expunge the record in accordance with Utah Code § 53G-9-604. In addition to notifying the parent or guardian as set forth above, the School Designee will provide the parent or guardian with the following: 1. suicide prevention materials and information as recommended by the Utah State Board of Education in accordance with Utah Code § 53G-9-604(2)(b); 2. information on ways to limit a student’s access to fatal means, including firearms or medication; and 3. information and resources on the healthy use of social media and online practices as provided in R277-613.  Following the investigation of an incident, an LEA shall follow up with the parents of all parties to: 1. Inform parents of the outcome when an investigation is concluded; 2. Provide additional information about the investigation or the resolution consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g; and 3. Inform parents of appeal options if the parents disagree with resolution of the investigation. If an incident is verified, the school will inform parents what safety measures will be in place for their child and regularly update the parents regarding implementation of an action plan.  LEA ACTION PLAN Verified violations of the prohibitions noted previously may result in:  1. A discipline plan consistent with State Board of Education Administrative Rule R277-609. JGA   8 2. Use of restorative justice practices consistent with State Board of Education Administrative Rule R277-613; a. A student to whom an incident is directed, is not required to participate in a restorative justice practice with an individual who is alleged to have engaged in an incident. If the school designee would like a student to participate in a restorative justice practice, the school designee shall notify the student's parent of the restorative justice practice and obtain consent from the student's parent before including the student in the process. 3. Use of accountability practices; 4. The provision of supportive services designed to preserve the student’s access to educational opportunities and a sense of safety. 5. Other actions against student or employee as appropriate.  Verified violations of prohibitions will result in the incident being documented in the file of the student who caused the incident.  Additionally, an LEA shall create an action plan for verified incidents. An action plan shall include: 1. A communication plan designed to keep each parent updated on the implementation of the action plan; 2. With respect to the student to whom the incident was directed and in direct coordination with the student's parent: a. A tailored response to the incident that addresses the student's needs; b. A mechanism to consider consequences or accommodations the student may need regarding decreased exposure or interactions with the student who caused the incident; c. Notification of the consequences and plan to address the behavior of the student who caused the incident; d. Supportive measures designed to preserve the student's access to educational services and opportunities; and e. To the extent available, access to other resources the parent requests for the student; and 3. With respect to the student who caused the incident and in direct coordination with the student's parent: a. A range of tailored and appropriate consequences, making reasonable effort to preserve the student's access to educational services and activities; b. A process to determine and provide any needed resources related to the underlying cause of the incident; c. Supportive measures designed to preserve the student's access to educational services and opportunities while protecting the safety and well-being of other students; and d. A process to remove the student from school in an emergency situation, including a description of what constitutes an emergency. An action plan may not include a requirement that the student to whom the incident was directed change the student's: 1. Educational schedule or placement; or 2. Participation in a school sponsored sport, club, or activity.  The Principal or his/her designee will produce and maintain a record that tracks JGA implementation of the action plan addressing the incident, if applicable. If, after the school attempts to involve a parent in the development and an action plan, the parent chooses not to participate in the implementation of process, the school may develop and implement an action plan without the parent's involvement. Action plans must also include, as appropriate: 1. Prompt reporting to law enforcement of all acts of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or retaliation that constitute suspected criminal activity; 2. Procedures for a fair and timely opportunity for the accused to explain the accusations and defend his/her actions prior to student or employee discipline; and 3. Procedures for providing due process in the investigation and findings through the investigation. APPEALS Investigative procedures conducted under this policy may be appealed by both complainants and alleged perpetrators as provided in this subsection in accordance with the district ’s grievance process. The purpose of an appeal is to determine whether the investigative procedures outlined in this policy were followed. An appeal may also be filed to introduce new evidence not available during the investigation. If an appeal does not introduce new evidence or allege a violation of the investigative procedures of this policy, it will be denied. Disagreement with the outcome of an investigation or with an investigator’s interpretation of the facts is not grounds for an appeal under this policy. TRAINING AND EDUCATION The District will ensure that students, employees, coaches, and volunteers receive training on bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct from individuals qualified to provide such training. The training shall meet the standards established of Education’s rules and include information on: 1. by the Utah State Board Bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation; 2. Discrimination under the following federal laws: i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; ii. iii. iv. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; 3. How bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct are different from discrimination and may occur separately from each other or in combination; 4. How bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct are prohibited based upon race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. 5. The right of free speech and how it differs for students, employees, and parents or guardians. 6. Safe digital citizenship. The training will also complement the suicide prevention program required for students under R277-620 and the suicide prevention training required for licensed educators consistent with Utah Code Ann. Section 53G-9-704(1), and also include information on when 9       JGA   10 issues relating to R277-613 may lead to student or employee discipline. The training shall be offered to: New school employees, coaches, and volunteers within the first year of employment or service; 1. All school employees, coaches, and volunteers at least once every three years after the initial training; and 2. All students (regardless of whether they are involved in athletics or extracurricular activities or clubs) at a frequency determined by the LEA designee.  In addition to the training requirements described above, any student, employee, or volunteer coach participating in a school sponsored athletic program, both curricular and extracurricular, or extracurricular club or activity, shall, prior to participating in the athletic program or activity, participate in bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct prevention training. This training shall be offered to new participants on an annual basis and to all participants at least once every three years. The District will inform student athletes and extracurricular club members of prohibited activities under R277-613 and potential consequences for violation of the law and the rule.   The District will maintain training participant lists or signatures, the date of the provided training, and provide the participant lists or signatures to the Utah State Board of Education upon request.  ASSESSMENT The school designee will assess the prevalence of bullying, cyber-bullying, and hazing in the school, specifically locations where students are unsafe and additional adult supervision may be required, such as playgrounds, hallways, and lunch areas.  PUBLICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The District will provide this policy and related procedures to students, parent(s) and volunteers, administrators, teachers and school staff by posting this policy and related procedures on the District website and at the beginning of the year school registration.  On an annual basis, school employees, students who are at least eight years old, and parents or guardians of students shall sign a statement at registration indicating that they have received this policy.  ANNUAL REPORTING The School District is required by Utah Code Subsection 53E-3-401 (3) and State Board of Education Administrative Rule R277-613 to report the following annually, on or before June 30, to the Superintendent in accordance with the Superintendent's submission requirements.  EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE A school employee who has experienced abusive conduct must report the incident to the School or LEA designee in writing. If the school employee is not satisfied with the school or designee’s investigation of the abusive conduct and/or the resulting disciplinary action and/or recommended disciplinary action against the perpetrator, the school employee may address/raise the issue in accordance with the school’s grievance policies. JGA ADDITIONAL NOTES This policy applies to any student, school employee, contractor, visitor, or volunteer who engages in conduct that constitutes bullying or retaliation, all of whom have the responsibility to comply with this policy. Violation of this policy by any student, school employee, contractor, visitor, or volunteer will result in disciplinary action. A school employee found to have committed an act of bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, or retaliation will be disciplined in accordance with policy. This policy applies to bullying that: 1. Takes place at school or on school grounds; 2. Takes place while students are being transported to or from schools or school-sponsored events; 3. Takes place at any school-sponsored event, activity, function, program, instruction or training; or 4. Takes place through the use of technology. School officials have the authority to discipline students for off-campus or online speech that causes or threatens a substantial disruption to school operations, including violent altercations or a significant interference with a student’s educational performance and involvement in school activities. This policy does not prohibit expressive activity protected by the First Amendment United States Constitution. However, if off-campus speech that may cyber-bullying, or hazing incident creates a substantial environment, the school the speech. may take disciplinary action against the STATEMENT OF RECEIPT of the constitute a bullying, disruption to the school student who initiated Utah law requires that each year, a student aged eight and older and their parent/guardian sign a statement indicating that they have received the Bullying Policy. This will take place on PowerSchool registration. See Utah Code Ann. Section 53G-9-605(3)(j). 

Students who engage in bullying or abusive conduct are in violation of this policy and verified infractions shall result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, consistent with the District’s Safe Schools policy.

Library/Computer Lab/Internet

No food of any kind is allowed in the library/computer lab. To be in the library/lab during class time, a student must have a pass or written note from his/her teacher. Noisy, rowdy behavior will result in loss of privilege to use these rooms. Teachers must accompany their classes to the library/computer lab and supervise them. Parents may not excuse their son/daughter from school to work in the lab/library/shop, etc... The lab is open from 7:45-3:45 M-F. Students must sign an Internet Agreement before being allowed to use it. Misuse of the Internet will be dealt with according to the Internet Agreement listed below.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE and INTERNET SAFETY POLICY Board Policy: 

The District shall encourage staff and students to use technology equipment, devices, and the Internet as an educational tool. The District has access to the Internet that is governed and supported by the Utah Education Network. Use of the electronic information resources in the District shall be to improve and support the educational process by providing access to global information and improving communication between students, employees, parents, and community members. Other use of technology and/or Internet shall be limited to times and circumstances that will not interfere with the education of students and consistent with this Technology Acceptable Use Policy. The information contained on District technology or accounts shall be deemed the property of the account holder as long as the account remains open and authorized by the School District. However, the School District reserves the right to monitor the information contained on District technology or accounts. Technology and Internet accounts are provided for educational purposes. Any use inconsistent with such educational purposes shall be grounds for terminating the account and/or confiscating the information saved in the account. CONDITIONS AND RULES FOR USE: 1. Privilege a) The use of Internet and technology equipment is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use, including any violation of these conditions and rules, may result in cancellation of the privilege. South Sanpete Board of Education has delegated school and District administration the authority to determine appropriate use and the power to deny, revoke, suspend or close any user’s account at any time based upon its determination of inappropriate use by account holders or users. b) The information produced from Internet access or technology use shall be deemed the property of the District. This is confidential information to the user unless it is transmitted to others with the user’s permission. Violation of this Policy may result in the loss of technology access privileges and other disciplinary action. c) Students in grades 6-12 may obtain an approved school email account. Outside email accounts are not permitted or accessible while on school technology. Electronic mail (email) is not guaranteed to be private. 2. Acceptable Use a) All Internet or technology equipment use shall be consistent with the purposes, goals, and policies of the District. It is imperative that users of the Internet or technology equipment conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, moral, and polite manner. All participants must abide by all local, State, and Federal Laws. The Internet user accepts the responsibility of adhering to high standards of conduct and the terms and conditions set forth in all parts of this Policy. To remain eligible as a user, the user’s account must support and be consistent with the educational objectives of theDistrict. b) The Acceptable Use Agreement must be signed by the student and parent electronically All students shall receive annual training on appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals through chat rooms or social networking websites and cyberbullying awareness response. Each school shall also provide education and awareness on safe technology use and digital citizenship which empowers students to make smart media and online choices and parents to know how to discuss safe technology with their children.

​​Utah Admin. Rules R277-495-4.E, C(4) (April 7, 2014) Utah Code § 53G-7-216(3) (2018), Utah Code § 53G-7-1202(3)(a)(v) (2018) c) Internet access shall be filtered and monitored as per Utah State Law and CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act). https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act 3. Unacceptable Internet & Technology Equipment Uses a) Any violation of applicable school/District Policy or State and Federal Laws; b) Any activity that is immoral, disruptive, or contrary to the high moral standards that must be maintained in an educational setting; c) Any attempt to bypass State, District, or school security (e.g. bypassing proxies or hacking servers or work stations, etc.); d) Any activity that attempts to access or transmit immoral, obscene, pornographic, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, defaming, harassing, threatening, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate images or information, or receiving such information from others; e) Any violation of copyright, plagiarism, trade secret ortrademark laws; f) Any attempt to damage, disrupt or interfere with the use of any technology electronic information resource; g) Any destruction, defacement, theft, or altering of District equipment; h) Any storing or accessing of illegal, inappropriate, or obscene material on District-owned electronic equipment; i) Dissemination or disclosure of personal identification information; Utah Admin Rule R277-495-4.A(3) (April 7, 2014) Utah Code § 63D-2-102 (2009) Utah Code § 63D-2-103 (2008) j) Vandalism, harassment, and cyber bullying are prohibited. i. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, modify, or destroy data, hardware, software or networks ii. Harassment is defined as the persistent annoyance of another user, or the interference of another user’s work. This includes, but is not limited to, the sending of unwanted email, cyber-bullying, posting of harmful information or pictures on websites, etc. iii. Cyber bullying is defined as sending or posting text, video, or an image with the intent of knowledge, or with reckless disregard, that the text, video, or image will hurt, embarrass, or threaten an individual, regardless of whether the individual directed, consented to, or acquiesced the conduct, or voluntarily accessed the electronic communication. 4. Monitoring The District reserves the right to monitor and review any material to determine any inappropriate use of network services. 5. Network Etiquette All users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. Be polite, use appropriate language, and avoid abusive messages; a) Do not engage in activities that are prohibited under school/District Policy or State and Federal Law. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities and could result in the loss of user privileges. b) Do not reveal personal identification information; c) Do not assume that communications and information accessible via the network to be private property. 6. No Warranties The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services provided in connection with use of the Internet or technology and will not be responsible for any damages a user suffers. The District expressly disclaims any liability in connection with the loss of data The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through this service. All users need to consider the source of any information they obtain, and evaluate how valid that information may be. 7. Security a) The District shall implement security procedures on Internet access to protect against unacceptable use. Security on any technology system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. Users must never share or allow others to use their password or account. Users shall also protect their password to ensure system security and their own privilege and ability to continue to use the system b) If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator. c) Attempts to log on to the Internet as a system administrator may result in cancellation of user privileges. d) Any user identified as a security risk for having a history of problems with other technology systems may be denied access. 8. Procedures for Use a) Students may not install software. b) A user shall not play games or use the technology resources for other non-academic activities. c) Only registered students of the District qualify for Internet access under this Policy. d) Only the authorized users who have signed the User Agreement shall have technology access. Users are ultimately responsible for all activity while using the Internet. e) The school principal, vice-principal and/or responsible school/District personnel may suspend or terminate any technology user’s access for any reasonwhatsoever. f) All Internet or technology equipment access of a student is automatically terminated at the moment of withdrawal, graduation, or expulsion of the student from the District. 9. Encounter of Controversial Material Users may encounter material which is controversial and which the user or a staff member may consider inappropriate or offensive. The District has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate materials through a filtering and monitoring system. However, on a global network it is impossible to control the content of data and users may discover controversial material. Users MUST notify the school official of any inappropriate material. It is the user’s responsibility not to initiate access to such material. Any decision by South Sanpete School District to restrict access to Internet material shall not be deemed to impose any duty on the District to regulate the content of material on the Internet. The District expressly disclaims any obligation to discover all violations of inappropriate Internet access. 10. Penalties for Improper Use a) Any user violating these acceptable use rules, applicable State and Federal Laws, or posted classroom rules and District Policy is subject to loss of network privileges or use of any or all b) In addition, pursuant to Utah State Law, any unauthorized access, attempted access, or use of any State computing and/or network system is a violation of the Utah Penal Code and/or other applicable Federal Laws, and is subject to criminal prosecution. Utah Admin Rule R277-495-3F (April 7, 2014) The Student Technology Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy Agreement must be signed digitally at the time of student registration

Penalties for Improper Use of Internet

1.  Any user violating these rules, applicable state and federal laws, posted classroom and district rules, particularly accessing pornographic materials, chat lines, etc.. is subject to loss of network privileges and any other district disciplinary options. The first offense will get an automatic suspension from school for two days, the second offense will be a one year suspension from Internet. On the third offense, the student will lose Internet privileges for the remainder of the school career. (Students who access inappropriate sites containing questionable material, will be given a verbal warning and a one day suspension at the discretion of the teacher/administrator.)

2.  In addition, pursuant to State of Utah law, any unauthorized access, attempted access, or use of any state computing and/or network system is a violation of the Utah Penal Code and/or other applicable federal laws, and is subject to criminal prosecution.

Lockers

Valuables other than books should not be kept in the school lockers. Lockers are rented to the students, and the administration reserves the right for periodic checks. Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money to school. No food or drinks (opened) are allowed in school lockers. Students who abuse their locker, do not follow locker rules, or do not keep it clean will not have a locker.

Piercing and Tattoos

Conservative ear and nose piercings are permitted

1. No facial piercing, tongue piercing, gauging, or ring type nose
2. Extreme piercing and accessories that interfere with the educational process or pose a health or safety issue must be removed, and disruptive, offensive tattoos must be covered.

  III.  Administrators, teachers and advisors have the authority to determine or add specific standards as warranted or as the need and discretion arises.

IV. The parents/guardian of any student who fails to observe Dress and Grooming Standards will be notified. The Student will then be required to change to acceptable dress and/or grooming immediately. For the second infraction, the student will either be suspended, receive restitution, or will not be allowed to attend the next 2 extra-curricular activities. 

V. A student who is habitually breaking the dress code will be referred to Juvenile court as habitually disruptive.

Quarter Policy 

1. Classes will be on a quarter basis with 1/4 credit being given each grading period.
2. Students will register for ALL of their classes at the end of each year and receive their schedule before school is out. They will also receive another copy of their schedule a few days before school begins in August. A $10.00 Class Change Fee will be assessed for class changes made after school begins. In most cases, class changes will be difficult due to limited enrollment. All class changes must be verified through a parent/guardian.
3. Failing Notices will be sent out in the middle of each quarter prior to the parent conferences. 
4. Even though the classes are graded quarterly, all of the classes will be set up on a semester or full year basis. This will make it almost impossible to change classes after 1st or 3rd quarters unless it is teacher initiated and approved by a parent/guardian.
5. Drill Team, Cheerleading go through 3rd quarter and Student Government will be all year.
6. Ed Net classes or other college classes will be on a semester basis. However, if a student is not doing well and drops one of these classes, he/she will be enrolled in a regular high school class for the rest of the quarter or semester.
7. Students who make class changes after the 1st day of a quarter will be charged the $10.00 change fee unless the change is teacher or administrator initiated. Class changes will not be allowed after 2 weeks into the grading period.

Release Time

Students scheduled for seminary must be in attendance and not on the high school premises or at other locations. Students who abuse the privilege to attend seminary will be re-assigned another high school course. Students who take early morning Seminary must still take a full schedule at the high school.

Resource Officer

The Resource Officer (RO) may find it necessary to utilize GVHS computer terminal in order to access school records to obtain information on student identification, attendance, and discipline matters.

Therefore: SSSD shall include the designation of the RO as the school’s law enforcement unit in its annual notification of rights to parents and students under the section concerning the disclosure of information to school officials with a legitimate educational interest in the records so that parents and students will know that information from education records may be disclosed for the purpose related to school safety/security.

Gunnison City and the Gunnison City Police Department agree that the RO, in the course of the officer’s work under this agreement, will only access and utilize information available on the school’s computer for legitimate law enforcement purposes related to school safety/security.

Skateboards, Lasers, Hacky Sacks, Roller Blades, Hoverboards or other motorized devices. 

These items are not allowed on school property during the day or at evening activities; including ball games, concerts, dances, etc..  

Speech

Lewd, vulgar, defamatory or otherwise disruptive language is not acceptable on school property. The use of profanity or obscene language and/or gestures will not be tolerated during the school day or at activities. Any such behavior will be grounds for suspension and/or referral to juvenile court.

Any student who commits, or attempts to commit a theft, or breaking and entering a locker room, or the school, will be suspended and or referred to civil authorities.

Student Body Cards

Student body cards will be issued when students pay their $25.00 Activity Fee. Cards are required for all student activities and must be shown for FREE admittance to HOME activities (excluding tournament games). Students without cards will be charged the full gate fee for admittance to each HOME athletic event he/she attends. FOR AWAY GAMES, tickets may be discounted at the gate with an Activity Cards and they must pay the full gate fee without a card. Lost cards may be replaced for $5.00.

Use of School Buildings

Students may not use the buildings or facilities before or after school hours (7:45 am to 4:00 pm) unless accompanied and supervised by a teacher. Groups planning to use the gym, shop, auditorium, lights, sound system, stage props, or other facilities should arrange to do so through the faculty advisor and/or principal and use them under his direction.

  Because a student can gain access to a building does not give him/her the right to do so, any more than it would give him/her the right to enter a private home if it were not locked or properly secured. Unauthorized people in the building will be treated as breaking and entering.

Vandalism

Vandalism of school property (lockers, books, equipment, etc.) will be dealt with by one or more of the following disciplinary actions:

1. Pay restitution based upon repair or replacement cost ($10.00 minimum charge for damage done to a locker.)
2. Suspension from school
3. Suspension from activities
4. Referral to Juvenile Court
5. Provide Service Hours for the school 

Vending Machines

The Common area will be open for students before school, during lunch, and after school.

All pop (whether it is opened or not), food, and candy are not allowed in the halls, in the classrooms, or in the lockers. All drinks and food items are restricted to the lunchroom, or outside the building.

Visitor Policies

Student visitors attending the school during the day are not allowed. All visitors must check into the office when they first arrive on campus. Visitors who are in the school and who have not been cleared through the office will be viewed as trespassers. Trespassing carries a fine of $50.00.

 Weapons

No weapons (guns, knives, etc.) are allowed on school property at any time. Weapons will be confiscated and not returned.   Students who bring weapons on school property will be suspended or expelled (up to one year). Also, a report will be done by the local police and then reviewed by the county attorney to determine further consequences or prosecution. The school will follow the district’s and state’s SAFE SCHOOL POLICY in these matters.

 

Philosophy

The Board of Education of South Sanpete School District recognizes that every student in the schools should have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, conducive to the learning process, and free from unnecessary disruption.  Every student is expected to follow rules of conduct and to show respect for the personal, civil, and property rights of all members in the school community. Parents/guardians are expected to assume proper legal responsibility for their student’s behavior, cooperate with school officials in encouraging student self-discipline, and discourage behavior that is disruptive to the District’s EducationalProgram.

Definitions—

1. Suspension - means removal of a student from the student's regular classroom assignment for a definite period of time.
2. In-school suspension - means temporary reassignment, for a specific period of time, to a designated suspension classroom within the school.
3. Short-term suspension - means exclusion of the student from the school, school grounds, and school activities and functions for a specific period of time that is equal to or less than 10 schooldays.
4. Long-term suspension - means exclusion of the student from the school, school grounds, and school activities and functions for a specific period of time that is greater than 10 schooldays.
5. Expulsion - means termination of the student's status as a student enrolled in the school.  Expulsion may be for an indefinite or fixed period of time.
6. Involuntary transfer - means reassignment of a student from one school, campus, or academic program, to a different school, campus, or academic program within the District. Involuntary transfer may be for an indefinite period of time or for a fixed period of time.
7. School district location - means in any school building or on any school premises; on any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities; off school property at any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district.
8. Disruptive behavior - means conduct which unreasonably interferes with the educational process or instruction of students in the classroom or elsewhere, including foul, profane, vulgar or abusive language.
   Utah Code § 53A-11-904 (2010).
9. Habitually Disruptive Student - means a student who has caused a disruption in a classroom, on school grounds, in a school vehicle, or at school-sponsored activities or events six or more times during a school year and whose blatant behavior required the attention of school employees to deal with the disruption.
10. Habitual Disruptive Citation - means a citation issued to a student who is 9 years old or who will be 9 during the school year for disruptive behavior. This citation will result in a referral to juvenile court.
    Utah Code § 53A-11-904 (2010).
11. Bullying - means intentionally or knowingly committing an act that:
    1. endangers the physical health or safety of a school employee or student;or
    2. involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or exposure to the elements involves forced or involuntary consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance;or
    3. involves forced or coerced actions or activities of a sexual nature  or with sexual connotations;or
    4. involves other physical activity that endangers the physical health and safety of a school employee or student;or
    5. involves physically obstructing a school employee's or student's freedom to move;and
    6. is done for the purpose of placing a school employee or student in fear of:
    7. physical harm to the school employee or student;or
    8. harm to property of the school employee or student.
    9. The conduct described above constitutes bullying regardless of whether the person against whom the conduct is committed directed, consented to, or acquiesced in, the conduct.
       Utah Code § 53A-11a-102 (2011)
12. Communication- means the conveyance of a message, whether verbal, written, or electronic.
    Utah Code § 53A-11a-102 (2011)
13. Cyber-Bullying -means
    1. Using the Internet, a cell phone, or another device to send or post text, video, or an image with the intent or knowledge, or with reckless disregard, that the text, video, or image will hurt, embarrass, or threaten an individual, regardless of whether the individual directed, consented to, or acquiesced in the conduct, or voluntarily accessed the electronic communication.
    2. In addition, any communication of this form that is generated off- campus but causes or threatens to cause a material and substantial disruption at school or interference with the rights of students to be secure may also be consideredcyber-bullying.
       Utah Code § 53A-11a-102 (2011)
14. Harassment - means repeatedly communicating to another individual, in  an objectively demeaning or disparaging manner, statements that contribute to a hostile learning or work environment for the individual.
    Utah Code § 53A-11a-102 (2011)
15. Hazing - means intentionally or knowingly committing an act that:
    1. endangers the physical health or safety of a school employee or student;and
    2. involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or exposure to the elements;
    3. involves consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance;
    4. involves forced or coerced actions or activities of a sexual nature  or with sexual connotations;
    5. involves other physical activity that endangers the physical health and safety of a school employee or student;or
    6. involves physically obstructing a school employee's or student's freedom to move;and
    7. is done for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, holding office in, or as a condition of, membership or acceptance, or continued membership or acceptance, in any school or school sponsored team, organization, program, or event; or
    8. if the person committing the act against a school employee or student knew that the school employee or student is a member of, or candidate for, membership with a school, or school sponsored team, organization, program, or event to which the person committing the act belongs to or participates in.
    9. The conduct described in above constitutes hazing, regardless of whether the person against whom the conduct is committed directed, consented to, or acquiesced in, the conduct.
       Utah Admin. Code R277-613-1 (2011) Utah Code § 76-5-107.5 (2011) Utah Code § 53A-11a-102 (2011)
16. Retaliate -  means an act of communication intended:
    1. as retribution against a person for reporting bullying or hazing;or
    2. to improperly influence the investigation of, or the response to, a report of bullying or hazing.
17. Weapon - means "dangerous weapon," which includes any firearm or any object that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury. "Firearm" means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, short barreled shotgun, rifle or short barreled rifle, or any device that could be used as a dangerous weapon from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosive. The following factors are used in determining whether an  object other than a firearm is a dangerous weapon:
    1. the location and circumstances in which the object was used or possessed;
    2. the primary purpose for which the object was made;
    3. the character of the wound, if any, produced by the object's unlawful or improper use;
    4. the manner in which the object was unlawfully or improperly used;
    5. whether the manner in which the object is used or possessed constitutes a potential imminent threat to public safety;and
    6. the lawful purposes for which the object may be used.

Possession of a weapon shall not violate this policy if possession is approved in writing by the responsible school administrator or if the item or material is present or to be used in connection with a lawful activity approved in writing by the responsible school administrator before the material in question is brought on school premises.

Utah Code § 76-10-501 (2014)

Utah Code § 76-10-505.5 (2013)

18. Unlawful conduct - means any conduct by a student which violates any local, state, or federal law or regulation, or violates any District or school policy, or violates the legal rights of another person, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Harassment: occurs when a student, with intent to frighten or harass another, communicates a written or recorded threat to commit any violent felony.

Utah Code § 76-5-106 (1995)

b. Burglary: means entering or remaining in a building or any portion of a building with the intent to commit an additional crime.

Utah Code § 76-6-202 (2012)

c. Theft: means obtaining or exercising unauthorized control over the property of another with the purpose to deprive him or her thereof.

Utah Code § 76-6-404 (1973)

d. Criminal

e. mischief: means intentionally

i. damaging, defacing, or destroying the property of another; or

ii. recklessly or willfully shooting or propelling a missile or other object at or against a motor vehicle, bus, airplane, locomotive, railway cars, whether moving or standing; or

iii. unlawfully tampering with the property of another so as to recklessly endanger human life, health, or safety; or

iv. recklessly or willfully cause or threaten a substantial interruption or impairment of critical infrastructure.

Utah Code § 76-6-106 (2012)

f. Assault:means

i. an attempt, with unlawful force or violence, to do bodily injury to another;

ii. a threat, accompanied by a show of immediate force or violence, to do bodily injury to another;or

iii. an act, committed with unlawful force or violence, that causes bodily injury to another or creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another.

Utah Code § 76-5-102 (2003)

g. Gang activity: means any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. Gang- related activity includes but is not limited to:

i. Wearing, possessing, using or distributing, displaying or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things which evidence membership in agang.

ii. Use of a name associated with or attributable to a gang;

iii. Designating "turf" or an area for gang activity or occupation.

Utah Code § 76-9-801 -- 804

Utah Code § 76-9-901 -- 907

19. Making a false alarm -means

a. Improper activation of school alarms or school safety systems;or

b. if a student circulates a report or warning of any fire, impending bombing, or other crime or catastrophe, knowing that the report or warning is false or baseless and is likely to cause the evacuation of any building or public transport.

Utah Code § 76-9-105 (2002)

20. Willfully defaces or otherwise injures school property.

Utah Code § 53A-11-806 (2008)

21. Disrupting the operation of a school - occurs when a person, after being asked to leave by a school official, remains on school property for the purpose of encouraging or creating an unreasonable and substantial 

disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school.

Utah Code § 76-9-106 (1992)

22. Terroristic Threats - means a student threatens to commit any offense involving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage, and:

a. Threatens to use a weapon of mass destruction or hoax weapon of mass destruction;or

b. The student acts with intent to:

i.  Influence or affect a government or unit of government;or

ii. intimidate or coerce a civilian population; or

iii. Cause action of any nature by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies;or

iv. Prevent or interrupt the occupation of a building or a portion of a building, a place to which the public has access to, or a facility or vehicle of public transportation operated by a common carrier.

Utah Code § 76-5-107 (2010)

23. Sexual Harassment - means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature, and any other gender-based harassment, when:

a. Submission to or rejection of the conduct affects the student's academic performance, participation in  school-sponsored activities, or any other aspect of the student's education; or

b. The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student's academic performance or participation in school- sponsored activities, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive education environment.