STUDENT HARASSMENT Sample Clauses
STUDENT HARASSMENT. Students have the right to attend school in a safe environment free from harassment or discrimination. Students have a right and responsibility to report harassment or discriminatory experiences. Students or staff found to be involved in harassment or discriminatory activities are subject to disciplinary action/consequences. The following procedures apply to allegations of discrimination and/or harassment (collectively referred to as “harassment”) on the basis of a student’s race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other applicable legally protected status. In addition to these regulations, consult the District’s procedures outlined in Section J of the Policy Manual under the “Child Abuse” policy and regulations when dealing with alleged staff-to-student gender (sexual) harassment. The District’s procedures for processing student complaints, other than for harassment, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and/or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are found in Section I of the Policy Manual.
STUDENT HARASSMENT. In order to provide a Christian environment of mutual respect, tolerance, and sensitivity, it is important that every member of the school community recognize certain guidelines for appropriate behavior. Inappropriate behavior, either verbal or physical, that disregards the self-esteem of others is unacceptable. It includes unwelcome physical advances, unwarranted verbal remarks, derogatory statements or discriminatory comments, and can occur between any two individuals or groups of individuals. Repeated behaviors such as described may be interpreted as bullying and will be subject to the bullying prevention policy (SV1027). Listed are some examples but do not include all examples of inappropriate behavior: - Obscene or suggestive remarks or jokes, verbal abuse, or insults - Display of explicit, offensive, or demeaning materials - Threats; intimidation - Comments that are demeaning with respect to race, religion, ethnic origin, or gender - Threats or offensive material sent through email, by texting or posted to the internet that is deemed by teachers and/or administrators as interfering with the educational setting.