| AIM Center Code of Conduct |
| Each student is expected to: |
- Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not.
- Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
- Attend all classes, regularly and on time.
- Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.
- Meet district and campus standards of grooming and dress.
- Obey all campus and classroom rules.
- Respect the rights and privileges of students, teachers, and other district staff and volunteers.
- Respect the property of others, including district property and facilities.
- Cooperate with and assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline.
- Adhere to the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct.
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| General Conduct Violations |
- Failing to comply with directives given by school personnel (insubordination).
- Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission.
- Disobeying rules for conduct on school buses.
- Refusing to accept discipline management techniques assigned by a teacher or principal.
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- Using profanity or vulgar language or making obscene gestures.
- Fighting or scuffling. (For assault see DAEP Placement and Expulsion)
- Threatening another student or district employee on or off school property.
- Engaging in bullying, harassment, and making hit lists.
- Engaging in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment or sexual abuse, whether by word, gesture, or any other conduct, including requests for sexual favors directed toward another student or a district employee.
- Engaging in inappropriate or indecent exposure of private body parts.
- Hazing.
- Causing an individual to act through the use of or threat of force (coercion).
- Committing extortion or blackmail (obtaining money or an object of value from an unwilling person).
- Engaging in inappropriate verbal, physical, or sexual conduct directed toward another student or a district employee.
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- Damaging or vandalizing property owned by others. (For felony criminal mischief see DAEP Placement or Expulsion)
- Defacing or damaging school property—including textbooks, lockers, furniture, and other equipment—with graffiti or by other means.
- Stealing from students, staff, or the school.
- Committing or assisting in a robbery or theft even if it does not constitute a felony according to the Texas Penal Code. (For felony robbery and theft see DAEP Placement and Expulsion)
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| Possession of Prohibited Items |
- fireworks of any kind, smoke or stink bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device
- a razor, box cutter, chain, or any other object used in a way that threatens or inflicts bodily injury to another person
- a “look-alike” weapon
- an air gun or BB gun
- ammunition
- a stun gun
- a pocketknife
- mace or pepper spray
- pornographic material
- tobacco products
- matches or a lighter
- a laser pointer for other than an approved use
- any articles not generally considered to be weapons, including school supplies, when the principal or designee determines that a danger exists. (For weapons and firearms see DAEP Placement and Expulsion)
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| Possession of Telecommunications Devices |
- Possessing a cellular telephone or other telecommunications device at school during the school day.
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| Illegal and Prescription Drugs |
- Possessing or selling seeds or pieces of marijuana in less than a usable amount. (For illegal drugs, alcohol, and inhalants see DAEP Placement and Expulsion)
- Possessing, using, giving, or selling paraphernalia related to any prohibited substance.
- Possessing or selling look-alike drugs or items attempted to be passed off as drugs or contraband.
- Abusing the student’s own prescription drug, giving a prescription drug to another student, or possessing or being under the influence of another person’s prescription drug on school property or at a school-related event.
- Having or taking prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs at school other than as provided by district policy.
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| Misuse of Computers and the Internet |
- Violating computer use policies, rules, or agreements signed by the student and/or agreements signed by the student’s parent.
- Using the Internet or other electronic communications to threaten students or employees or cause disruption to the educational program.
- Sending or posting electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal.
- Using e-mail or Web sites at school to encourage illegal behavior or threaten school safety.
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- Possessing published or electronic material that is designed to promote or encourage illegal behavior or that could threaten school safety.
- Engaging in verbal (oral or written) exchanges that threaten the safety of another student, a school employee, or school property.
- Making false accusations or perpetrating hoaxes regarding school safety.
- Engaging in any conduct that school officials might reasonably believe will substantially disrupt the school program or incite violence.
- Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or property damage.
- Discharging a fire extinguisher without valid cause.
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- Violating dress and grooming standards as communicated in the student handbook.
- Cheating or copying the work of another.
- Gambling.
- Falsifying records, passes, or other school-related documents.
- Engaging in actions or demonstrations that substantially disrupt or materially interfere with school activities.
- Repeatedly violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of conduct.
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