Students do have rights. They have the legal rights given them by the Constitution and other laws. These rights include the right to an education, the right to express their opinions and the right to be free from insidious discrimination. Students also have human rights. These include the right to be treated with dignity and the right to contribute to the educational process.
All persons residing within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania between the ages of 6 and 21 years are entitled to a free and full education in the Commonwealth's public schools.
Student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work, and conformance to school rules and regulations. Most of all, students share with the administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that is conducive to wholesome learning and living.
No student has the right to interfere with the education of other students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of teachers, students, administrators and all others who are involved in the educational process. Students should express their ideas and opinions in a respectful manner.
It is the responsibility of the students to conform to the following:
A. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conduct themselves in accordance with them. Students should assume that until a rule is waived, altered or repealed in writing, it is in effect.
B. Volunteer information in matters relating to the health, safety and welfare of the school community and the protection of school property.
C. Dress and groom to meet fair standards of safety and welfare of the school community and the protection of school property. Students should dress and groom so that they do not cause a disruption to the educational processes.
D. Assist the school staff in operating a safe school for all students enrolled therein.
E. Comply with Commonwealth and local laws.
F. Exercise proper care when using public facilities and equipment.
G. Attend school daily and be on time to all classes and other school functions.
H. Make up work when absent from school.
I. Pursue and attempt to complete satisfactorily the courses of study prescribed by
the Commonwealth and local school authorities.
J. Report accurately and not use indecent or obscene language in student newspapers or publications.