Code of Conduct
Our goal is to assist each student to become a productive and effective citizen in our democratic society. We are sure that the vast majority of students will work toward this goal by respecting the rights of others, respecting personal and school property, and by practicing acceptable patterns of behavior and courtesy. In an effort to support the positive actions of the vast majority of students, disciplinary action will be taken against the few students who fail to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
The Duty of the Student
As a student in the state of California, it is my duty to comply with school regulations, pursue the required course of study, and submit to teacher authority (Education Code, Section 48921). Along with this go the duties of punctual and regular attendance, obeying direction of teachers, staff and administrators, kindness and courteousness to fellow students, and refraining from profanity and vulgarity (California Administrative Code, Title V, Section 200).
Other Behaviors and Consequences
Behavior: Students will adhere to VMSA Dress for Success Policy.
Consequence: Student will be required to change into acceptable clothing (School Loaner). Possible after school detention, Saturday Work Study. Possible suspension. Parent Contact
Behavior: Students will attend class daily
Consequence: One to two hour Detention per period missed or Saturday Work Study. Parent Contact.
Behavior: Students will arrive to school and each class on time.
Consequence: Class/Teacher detention. After school detention or Saturday Work Study. Parent Contact.
Behavior: Willful defiance of authority or disruption of academic, after school activities or extra-curricular activities is not appropriate (EC 48900, K).
Consequence: Class/Teacher detention, after school detention, or Saturday Work Study. Possible suspension. Parent Contact
Behavior: Students will not cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause physical injury to another person (EC. 48900, A)
Consequence: One to Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Behavior: Racial, verbal or sexual harassment is not permitted (EC. 48900.2 & 3).
Consequence: One to Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Behavior: Vandalism/Graffiti or Graffiti Paraphernalia is not permitted at VMSA.
Consequence: After school detention, Saturday Work Study. Possible one to Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Behavior: Use or possession of Alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances (drugs), look alike drugs, or drug paraphernalia is not permitted at VMSA (EC. 48900, C, D, & H).
Consequence: Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Behavior: Weapons or facsimile weapons (such as look alike knives and guns), explosives, or look alike explosives are not allowed at VMSA (EC 48900, C & M, 48915 C1, C2 & A2).
Consequence: Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Behavior: Students will respect school property and private property (EC. 48900, F & Penal Code 594).
Consequence: Pay cost to repair damage. Possible one to Five days suspension. Possible administrative transfer, possible expulsion and possible police intervention. Parent conference.
Please Note: Students may also be suspended from school for any other violations of Education Code (EC) Section 48900 or 48915 not specifically listed above.