Student+Rights+and+Responsibilities

__STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES__
The following document is designed to serve as a guide for all students at Newton-Conover High School. This document was prepared for students for their protection and to increase the awareness of their responsibilities to make Newton-Conover High School one of the best schools in the nation. It is not all-inclusive, but it serves as a source of information to help develop wellrounded students who will contribute to society and their community in a positive manner.

Students play a significant role in the success of all programs at Newton-Conover High School. Each student should realize his/her self-worth and that he/she is entitled to certain rights. Likewise, each student is obligated to accept certain responsibilities to assure that these rights are provided for all students. These rights and responsibilities should be all that we, as students of Newton-Conover High School, need as the principles of conduct to govern our student body collectively or individually.

All students at Newton-Conover High School are entitled to certain rights without regard to age, ethnic background, gender, or socio-economic status. These rights are listed below:

• to attend school in a climate that is conducive to learning • to attend a school that is free of drugs, alcohol, any illegal substance, weapons, and violence • to be respected by fellow students and faculty members • to attend school without verbal threats or harassment • to seek the assistance of an adult (teacher, counselor, administrator, or school resource officer)

A student who believes that a right has been violated should notify an administrator. Newton-Conover High School students are charged with certain responsibilities in order to help create a better learning climate for all. These responsibilities are listed below:

• to respect the rights of one another • to prepare academically to the best of his/her ability for classes and to take advantage of educational opportunities • to help maintain a climate that is conducive to learning • to report any weapons, drugs, alcohol, or illegal substances to an administrator • to respect and appreciate the culture and background of other students • to maintain integrity and honesty when completing school assignments • to conduct themselves in a non-violent manner.

We believe that if these student rights and responsibilities are upheld, Newton-Conover High School can be one of the top schools in the state. All students will receive a quality education in a relaxed atmosphere that is conducive for teachers to teach and for students to learn.