The Code of Conduct pertains to the following board policies: 210, 218, 218.1, 218.2, 218.3, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 231, 233, 247, 248, and 815.  A more detailed explaination of classification of actions and disciplinary responses can be found in the Parkside Student Handbook. 

Coebourn students are asked to commit to the following expectations:

• I WILL DO MY BEST EACH DAY TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE.
• I WILL ALLOW MYSELF AND OTHERS TO LEARN.
• I WILL SPEAK TO AND TREAT OTHERS WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT.
• I WILL KEEP MY HANDS AND FEET TO MYSELF.
• I WILL RESPECT SCHOOL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
• I WILL FOLLOW DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY ADULTS.

Dress Code

Students should dress in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves and learning. They will be expected to adhere to the Penn-Delco School District’s school board dress code policy listed below. 

Student should be well groomed, clean, and neatly attired when in school or at school functions. 

• Students are not permitted to wear outer jackets and coats in school. 
• Headwear (hats, scarves, bandannas, etc.) is prohibited during school hours. 
• Sneakers or shoes must be worn at all times (flip-flops are not permitted). 
• Clothing that espouses violence, hatred, prejudice, exhibits alcohol or drugs or is found to be offensive is prohibited. 
• Students are not permitted to wear extreme fashions (bare midriffs, halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, short-shorts) or worn styles (holes, rips, etc.) 
• All shorts, skirts, etc. must be no less than “finger-tip length” of the wearer. 
• Students are not permitted to wear extremes in apparel, jewelry, or grooming which are distractive, disruptive, disrespectful, revealing, or unsafe. 
• Students may not wear “heelies” or shoes that contain wheels. 
• Undue attention to an individual’s dress, which detracts from the seriousness of the instructional process, is to be avoided. 
• Clothing which exposes bare shoulders, armpits, midriffs, and/or other is prohibited. 
• Clothing which exposes excessive areas above the knee is prohibited. 
• All pants or shorts must be worn above the waist. Excessively baggy style pants or any other which expose significant areas below the waist are prohibited. 
• Undergarments should not be exposed. 

If, in the opinion of the administration and faculty, a student’s dress is disruptive and distracting, parents will be notified and students will be removed from the classroom until properly attired. Student dress affects attitude, behavior, and accomplishment. Research has shown that how students dress and prepare for school affects their perception of school importance and often contributes to better behavior as well. 

Consequences for disciplinary infractions will be enforced, and vary according to the severity of the situation or recurrence of the behavior. Problems within the classroom are usually handled by the classroom teacher and problems in the cafeteria or playground are handled by the aides. Recurring problems or those of a more severe nature are referred to the Principal. Where warranted, a parent may be contacted. 

Student behavior issues can often be handled through a conference and appropriate counseling. However, other consequences for misbehavior may be necessary. These include, based on the nature and/or frequency of the incident, removal of the disruptive student from the situation, loss of privileges, detention, parent conference and/or suspension. Suspension may be warranted in incidents involving intentional physical assault to students or staff, verbal threats, vandalism, use of obscene/offensive language, excessive disrespect, and for repeat offenses where there is documentation of previous disciplinary action taken. Possession of a weapon and/or drugs will be handled in accordance with the school district policy, and may result in expulsion. 

Parents are encouraged to discuss the contents of the School Handbook and the responsibilities listed with their child.