I know that I have a right to:
 be in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment and bigotry;
 know what is appropriate behavior and what behaviors may result in disciplinary actions;
 be counseled by members of the professional staff in matters related to my behavior as it affects my education and welfare within the school;
 due process of law in instances of disciplinary action for alleged violations of school regulations for which I may be suspended or removed from class.

I agree to:
 come to school on time;
 appear for each of my classes at the start time, ready to begin work;
 be prepared with appropriate materials and assignments for all classes;
 show respect to all members of the learning community;  
 resolve conflicts peacefully, and avoid fighting inside or outside of the school or at program sites;
 behave respectfully, without arguing, and cooperate when a staff member gives direction or makes a request.  I understand that I will be given an opportunity to voice my concerns at an appropriate time if I do not agree with the request;
 take responsibility for my personal belongings and respect other people’s property;
 dress appropriately and do not wear any suggestive clothing including skinny tank-tops, midriffs, short-shorts, or mini-skirts;
 refrain from  wearing clothes which have any signs of gang affiliation (e.g. scarves, bandanas) and refrain from using gang signs, calls, chants, movements, handshakes;
 refrain from bringing weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol to school;
 refrain from bringing personal possessions that are disruptive (e.g., cell phone, beeper, pager) in school;
 share information with school officials that might affect the health, safety or welfare of the school community;
 keep my parents/guardians informed about school-related matters and make sure I give them any information sent home;
 follow all rules in the Discipline Code;
 behave responsibly as described in the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

I have received a copy of the Discipline Code and Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and understand this contract.  I agree to follow the rules of behavior.