Student Rights and Responsibilities
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS: 2011-2012 Handbook
All students are entitled to enjoy the rights protected by the Federal and State Constitutions and laws for persons of their age and maturity in a school setting. Students should exercise these rights reasonably and avoid violating the rights of others. Students who violate the rights of others or violate District policies or rules will be subject to disciplinary measures. As a student at Rankin Grade School, you have the right to the best education our system can offer you. Rights of a student carry with them many demanding responsibilities. All Rankin students have the right to:
Learn and receive a quality education.
Protection from physical or verbal abuse.
Express their point of view in a respectful manner as long as it does not harm the rights of others.
A school climate free of violence and disruption.
Be disciplined in a fair and reasonable manner.
Participate in school activities as long as they have met eligibility requirements.
Express your personal tastes, as long as it does not present health or safety hazards or substantially disrupt the educational process.
Due process according to school codes.
Develop citizenship and leadership skills.
All Rankin students have the responsibility to:
Attend school and participate in each of his/her classes to the fullest extent possible. Poor attendance is the most frequent cause of unsatisfactory work and school failure.
Respect the rights and belongings of school personnel and other students.
Care for and respect school property.
Observe safety rules during school hours, school activities, and while traveling to and from school.
Complete his/her assignments for each subject area within the time limits determined by the teacher.
Observe school rules of conduct and treat all school personnel and students with courtesy and respect.
Dress and groom in a manner that encourages health, cleanliness, and safety.
Deliver school newsletters and handouts promptly to their parents.
Ask questions about those areas he/she does understand. Everyone in your school wants you to succeed, to learn, to know. If you do not understand something, ASK.
Dress appropriately for school and weather conditions.
