School Policy--Code of Conduct
We, the staff of Snowcrest Junior High School, are committed to providing students with the very finest
education possible. Our goal is to assist each student to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary
to further their education and to function with dignity in a literate society.
A positive attitude is the key to your success at Snowcrest Junior High School!!!
Our goal is to create a positive, productive, and safe environment where students can learn and
teachers can teach.
EXPECTIONS:
BE RESPECTFUL:
OF YOURSELF
OF OTHERS
OF BUILDING AND PROPERTY
BE RESPONSIBLE:
FOR YOUR LEARNING
FOR YOUR BEHAVIOR
BE COOPERATIVE:
BY OBEYING RULES
BY FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS PROMPTLY
BY HELPING OTHERS
Snowcrest Mission Statement
The mission of Snowcrest Junior High School is to provide the best education possible to
each individual student. Each student will be taught in the framework of literacy, knowledge, a
nd awareness of the surrounding world, mental and physical skills, and character development.
Each student will be challenged academically and will experience the values of hard work, self-improvement,
teamwork, good character, and the importance of being adaptable to a rapidly changing environment.
Students, parents, teachers, and staff will, together as a team, meet the challenges of achieving excellence.
Snowcrest Vision Statement
Snowcrest Junior High School will be a dynamic center of learning, offering all of its students
the very best, most comprehensive education possible. Snowcrest staff will make all resources available
so each student will be taught in a manner most helpful and appropriate to that student.
Resources will include a well-educated and motivated professional staff, involved parents and community,
and a safe and respectful learning environment. The students will develop confidence and have the ability to
become productive members of society.
SNOWCREST SCHOOL PRIDE
Recognition of students’ success and accomplishments
SKYHAWK OF THE MONTH:
Each month faculty members select students.
A boy and girl from each grade will receive special recognition reflective of this achievement.
SUPER SKYHAWK TICKETS:
Recognition given to students by any staff member for notable behavior, citizenship,
service, etc
SUPER CITIZENSHIP CLUB:
Students who demonstrate exemplary citizenship and behavior and earn H's on
their report cards in all classes can receive special recognition and school privileges.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY:
National organization of junior high-schoolers who have exhibited
outstanding academic scholarship and school leadership by maintaining a GPA of 3.8 or above.
HONOR ROLL:
All students who receive a 3.5 GPA or higher are honored.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Presented to students who receive a 4.0 GPA for all four quarters.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE:
Presented to students who have 100% attendance for the year.
MOST IMPROVED CLUB:
A club to honor students who succeed in raising their grade point average (GPA) .5
or more from one quarter to the next.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS:
Each Department recognizes excellence in its area with special achievement awards,
department student of the month, and classroom students of the month awards.
SNOWCREST DRESS POLICY
The Snowcrest Jr. High School dress policy states: “Appropriate dress is important to the educational performance and attitude of the students. Snowcrest students exhibit pride in their dress and grooming. Students are expected to maintain dress and appearance that is modest and not distracting to students or teachers and is not detrimental to the educational process of the school. The appearance of any young person is primarily the responsibility of the individual and his/her parents. When a student’s appearance is distracting, disruptive, immodest, or is felt to be detrimental to the education process, reasonable and appropriate action will be taken.”
SCHOOL DRESS EXPECTATIONS: (Applies to both genders)
School clothing must be modest.
Shirts, tops, and dresses must have sleeves, tight around the arm - (ball of shoulder covered).
No low-cut fronts, bare backs, or bare midriffs - (when elbows are raised to shoulder height)
Shorts, skirts or skorts must be at least finger-tip length or longer - (Standing erect with arms
and fingers extended) and not present a distraction in the classroom.
Underwear must not be exposed or visible.
Head wear and sunglasses will not be permitted - including but not limited to: hats, caps,
bandanas, etc.
Educationally distracting hair color or makeup will not be allowed. Hair or makeup so conspicuous, extreme, odd in
color or style that it disrupts or interferes with the learning atmosphere at school will not be allowed
(i.e. mohawks, gothic, emo, etc.)
Clothing will not be permitted that is sexually provocative, mutilated, displays offensive language or
slogans, advertises any substances a student cannot legally possess, or is gang related.
No potentially dangerous apparel items, such as large chains, spiked clothing or accessories, etc.
State Health law requires that shoes be worn in the school at all times.
Dressing for Success is vitally important at Snowcrest Jr. High School. We request your assistance
in maintaining a positive and productive environment conducive to learning and education.
Disciplinary intervention, including but not limited to a parent conference when necessary,
may be imposed for noncompliance with the listed expectations.
SNOWCREST CODE OF CONDUCT
Respect the Rights of Others: No one has the right to interfere with or disrupt the education of others.
Attend School Daily: In Utah, a student is required to attend school until the age of 18. Schools cannot educate
students and teachers cannot give passing grades to students who do not regularly attend and participate in class.
Be on Time for All Classes: Students who enter a classroom after the lesson has begun are interfering with the
rights of others to learn and study. Punctuality is a habit, develop it.
Obey School Rules: Rules, regulations, and established procedures are designed to enable the school to meet
its obligation to educate each student. The school cannot achieve this task if school personnel have to spend
much of their time in maintaining order.
Complete all In-Class and Homework Assignments and Deadlines: Everything that is important to learn for the
future cannot be accomplished during the school day. Homework is an important component of your education at
Snowcrest Junior High.
Come to Class Prepared with the Necessary Books and Materials: An individual student cannot receive a quality
education if they do not fulfill their responsibility of proper preparation.
Respect Public and Personal Property and Return All Materials and Equipment: Students are encouraged to be
proud of the school and protect it.
THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED BY PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF.
THEY ARE MEANT TO HELP US UNDERSTAND EXPECTATIONS NECESSARY TO SUCCESS AT SNOWCREST.
Attendance
One of the most significant factors affecting school success is regular attendance. Students have a
responsibility to be in their classes, on time, and prepared to learn (homework completed, necessary books and
supplies).
Regular and consistent attendance is imperative for academic growth and educational success.
When a student is absent due to illness or a family emergency, the parent should call the school, ASAP,
to excuse the absence.
Any unverifiable absence will be listed as a truancy. Special arrangements for homework for long
term (3 days or more) absences can be made.
CHECKING IN:
Students coming to school late must take an excuse from parent or guardian
to his/her
first period class. Students must check in at the attendance office.
CHECKING OUT:
A student needing to leave school early must check out through the attendance office.
Personal contact with the parent is necessary in order for a student to check out. A student who leaves school
without checking out will be considered truant.
TRUANCY:
A truancy is given when a student is not where they should be. Each truancy can result in a
drop in citizenship in each classed missed. Truancy intervention steps include: Formal notice sent home to
parents for signature¬, In-school-suspension/detention, parent conference(s), and possible district referral.
Academic Grades
At the beginning of each course, the teacher will inform the students of class policies and grading
expectations. This is done via a disclosure statement which is reviewed and signed by the student and parent.
Citizenship Grades
In addition to academic grades, citizenship grades are given by each teacher. The citizenship grade is
printed on the report card and is also used to determine extra curricular eligibility.
H -Honor (4.0 pts)-outstanding preparation and participation. A highly positive, supportive, and
contributing influence in class. Very respectful of teacher, other students, and property. No disruptive
behavior. Not more than 1 tardy during the quarter.
S -Satisfactory (3.0 pts)-good preparation and frequent participation. Usually a positive, supportive,
and contributing influence in class. Shows respect for teacher, students, and property. Seldom disrupts class.
No more 3 tardies during the quarter.
N -Needs Improvement (1.0 pts)-fair preparation and participation. A passive, often non-productive
influence in class. Exhibits some lack of self control and disrespect for teacher, students, and property.
Often disruptive. One truancy or no more 5 tardies during the quarter.
U -Unsatisfactory (0.0 pts)-poor preparation and participation. A negative influence in class.
Exhibits lack of self control. Shows little interest or respect for teacher, students, or property. Very
disruptive. Six or more tardies or two or more truancies during the quarter.
Accidents
All personal injury accidents occurring on school grounds must be reported. After appropriate care
has been rendered, the supervisor of the activity or the person injured must complete an accident report form
available in the office.
Address and Telephone Changes
Please notify the main office if any change occurs in your address or your telephone number. In case
of an emergency, it is very important to have the correct address and telephone number on file.
Alcohol or Drugs
The possession or use of intoxicants or any other controlled substance is prohibited in or around school
or at any school activity, function, or event (See Weber School District Alcohol and Drug Policy). Alcohol or
controlled substance violations(s) will result in suspension, referral to the police and an appropriate
intervention program for help and a parent conference and a signed no-use contract.
Assemblies
They are planned to be educational, informative, and entertaining. All students are required to attend
and behave appropriately. Loss of assembly privileges may result from unacceptable conduct.
Backpacks
Backpacks are to remain in the student’s locker.
Bicycles
Students are welcome to ride a bicycle to school, but may not ride it on school grounds. Please
understand that the student takes full responsibility for securing his/her bicycle in the bike racks.
The school is not responsible for damage or theft.
Books
A fee is charged for textbook rental. Students are urged to be extremely careful with the books
as they must be used for several years. Students are encouraged to cover textbooks to protect them.
Fines will be assessed for damaged or lost books.
Building Hours
The building will be open for students at 7:15 AM. Snowcrest is a closed campus, and students
will remain in the building or on the school grounds during the school day. Students must leave the
building by 3:00 PM unless directly supervised by a teacher. (i.e. sports teams, make-up work, tutoring, etc.)
Bus Conduct
School Rules for Conduct apply whenever a student rides the bus. Any student violating rules, safety
precautions, or driver instructions will face disciplinary action and may be denied the privilege of riding the bus.
Students must ride their designated bus. Exceptions must be pre-approved in writing by parent, principal, and
bus driver.
Cafeteria
Show respect by cleaning up after yourself. Remember to eat or drink only in mall area. Running,
crowding, shaking machines, or other misbehavior in the cafeteria (mall) during lunch time may result in
loss of cafeteria privileges.
Candy and Drinks
Food and drink are allowed only in the mall area. Throw wrappers and empty bottles in the garbage.
Opened drinks are not to be stored in lockers. (NOTE: $5.00 fine for opened drinks in locker, classroom, or
other carpeted areas).
Cheating
Any incident of cheating will result in a lowered citizenship grade and an academic grade penalty in
that class for the quarter.
Class Changes
We are a small school and it is very difficult to make schedule changes. There are some circumstances
may require a schedule change. Any changes must be requested by a parent, approved by an administrator, and
include a cost of $10.00.
Closed Campus
Board policy requires junior high schools to maintain a closed campus. Students are not allowed to
leave the school grounds from 7:40 AM until 2:30 PM. Eats of Eden, Alpine Pizza, Maverick, and Valley Market
etc are OFF LIMITS during school hours.
Dances
We have a lot of fun at our dances and all Snowcrest students are welcome. Appropriate conduct and
dress is expected. School dances and stomps are not open to students not attending Snowcrest.
Dress Guidelines
As you purchase school clothes for the coming school year, we encourage you to select clothes that
are modest and in good taste. (Please see dress code at the front of this section)
Electronic Devices & Cell Phones
These items can be disruptive and distracting and as a result are not allowed at school during
school hours. If such items are brought and seen at school, whether in use or not, the teachers and staff
have the discretion to confiscate them and release them only to a parent. Violation of school cell phone
and/or other electronic devices policy gives the school administration your consent to view the contents of
that device. School district policies and State and Federal laws regarding illegal content of electronic
devices will be strictly enforced.
Eligibility
Eligibility to represent Snowcrest Junior High in athletic, extra-curricular, and inter-scholastic
activities is a privilege attained by meeting academic and citizenship standards. To be eligible to represent
Snowcrest as a member of a team or group, a student must be eligible at the time of tryouts by having:
-A GPA of 2.0 or higher on the official report card for the preceding quarter with no F’s.
-Citizenship grades on the official report card for the preceding quarter with not more than 2 N's
or 1 U, or 1 U and 1 N.
*Eligibility for student government & cheerleaders: Academic grade point average of 3.00 per quarter
for current school year. No F’s during current year. Citizenship average per quarter for the school year
of 3.00 and no U’s and not more than 1 N per year. Have no incident of truancy during the first three quarters
current year. Must have no history of fighting or inappropriate conduct or use of any controlled substance
(alcohol, tobacco, chemical substances, etc.). Be an example by appropriate conduct, respect for authority and
property, pride in Snowcrest Jr. High School, esteem for peers, appropriate dress and speech. (see rules of
conduct or constitution of organization)
Fighting
Fights will not be tolerated at school or on the way to or from school. Any students who fight will
be suspended and those who promote or watch fights may be suspended, even if the fight occurs off school property.
Hall Passes
A student in the hall during class time without a hall pass will be considered truant.
Harassment
Threats and rumors have no place at Snowcrest. Harassment will result in disciplinary action.
Honor Roll
A student earning a 3.5-3.79 GPA will qualify for the Honor Roll. A 3.80-3.99 GPA. Will qualify for
High Honor Roll, and a 4.0 GPA will qualify for the Highest Honor Roll.
Lockers
Lockers are the property of the school district and may be inspected at any time by school authorities.
Use only assigned locker and keep the combination a secret. A $5.00 charge is assessed to change a locker
combination. Money or other valuables should never be left in a locker. The school cannot be responsible for
lost or stolen items. Inappropriate decorations or suggestive pictures are not allowed. The student will be
financially responsible for any mistreatment of my locker.
Lunch Cards
Studentbody cards are provided to each student at the first of the school year. These cards are mandatory
to eat lunch daily. Replacement cards are $3.
Report Cards
Report card mailed every nine weeks. In addition, a midterm report mailed in the middle of the quarter.
Parents are encouraged to check Edline for student updates. If you do not have your edline code, please contact
the office.
Safe School Policy
For the safety of our students, staff, and visitors, Snowcrest Jr. High strictly follows the Weber School
District SAFE SCHOOL POLICY. A copy of this policy can be found on the District website.
Skateboards and Roller Blades
Skateboards or roller blades are NOT allowed on school property or on the bus.
Snow and Snowballs
The throwing of snowballs will NOT be allowed at school and will result in disciplinary action. Under
no condition is snow to be brought into school nor students dragged out into the snow.
Squirt Guns and Water Toys
Squirt guns, water balloons, etc. are extremely disruptive and are NOT allowed at school. Any such
items will be confiscated and the student referred to the office and could be found in violation of the safe
school policy.
Substitutes
Students are expected to respect and follow the directions of a substitute. If it is necessary for a
substitute teacher to refer a student to the office, he/she will be disciplined in accordance with the Snowcrest
discipline policy.
Tardies
Tardies and behavior determine citizenship grades. Excessive tardies will result in a lowered citizenship
grade, discipline procedures, and/or a parent conference.
Telephones
School phones need to be kept available for official school business. Two pay phones are available for
student use. Students should carry money with them specifically for phone use. Students will not be permitted to
use the phone during class time, except in the case of an emergency or illness.
Theft
Any student involved in stealing school property or the personal property of others, or taking or
extorting money from any other student may be suspended and/or referred to the police.
Tobacco
The possession or use of tobacco in any form is a violation of the law. Tobacco at school will result
in a suspension, citation and referral to juvenile court.
Vandalism
Students should respect all school property, including the property of others. Anyone willfully damaging,
defacing, or destroying school property through vandalism, arson, larceny, or creating a hazard to the safety of
others, will be liable for any and all damages and may be suspended and/or referred to the police. Report any
vandalism observed.
Vending Machines
Theft or vandalism to machines will be referred to the office and to the police.
Visitors
Parents and other adults are always welcome and invited to visit the school. All visitors need to
report to the office upon arrival. No student visitors are allowed.
Weapons and Dangerous Articles
Students SHALL NOT possess any weapon, or any object that can be reasonably considered a weapon (real
or facsimile) at school, on school grounds, on a school bus, or at any school activity. Any student found in
possession of a weapon or dangerous article, regardless of intent or who knowingly endangers or threatens the
safety of another individual, shall immediately be referred to the police and suspended from school until a
thorough investigation is completed.
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