Pittsburg Unified School District - Student Behavior Expectations

Student Behavior Expectations

Student Behavior Guiding Principles

Pittsburg Unified School District implements schoolwide rules based on the 3 B’s - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, that provide an important foundation to guide behavior. The aim is to create a secure and respectful environment in the school that allows scholars to focus on learning and their own personal growth.

PUSD asks that all students commit to the following Guiding Principles:

RESPECT

I treat others the way I want to be treated
I respect laws, rules and school authority
I treat people fairly and respect their rights
I respect private and public property
I look for the good in others
I respect each person’s right to be different

RESPONSIBLE

I take responsibility for my actions
I am responsible for how I respond to others
I return what I borrow in a timely manner
I act with integrity
I am honest with myself and others

SAFE

I engage in safe activities
I keep my body and mind healthy
I choose things that help me become my “best self”
I avoid negative comments and avoid spreading rumors

WHEN WE LIVE BY THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES, WE:	AND WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
Treat others with respect Find peaceful solutions Listen to each other Are drug free Keep our school clean Have healthy friendships Produce our own work Maintain honesty and integrity Show empathy and compassion Defend others’ rights Appreciate differences Respect the property others Engage in safe activities	Bullying and intimidation Weapons Fights, threats, and violence Drug possession and sale Graffiti and vandalism Gang activity Cheating and plagiarism Forgery and Falsification Sexual harassment and assault Blackmail and extortion Prejudice and hate crimes Robbery and stealing Fireworks and firecrackers

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

It is impossible to list all specific student responsibilities, but it is important for students to do THEIR best to behave in a responsible manner at all times in order to achieve school success and avoid negative consequences:

It is your responsibility to: arrive at school and class on time. ask permission before leaving class. receive permission before leaving the school campus.	It is your responsibility to: be prepared for class with appropriate materials. participate in class activities. follow classroom procedures. complete assignments, including assigned homework. have pride in one’s work, and the work of others. progress to the best of your ability toward promotion and/or graduation requirements.
It is your responsibility to: demonstrate cooperation and responsible behavior in the classroom and at school activities. show respect for staff members, teachers, adult supervisors, classified employees, guest speakers, substitute teachers, and other students. learn and follow the guiding principles and behavior expectations prescribed in the Student and Family Handbook. use respectful communication to resolve conflicts. respect the property of others. be honest. use respectful language. show concern for the welfare of the school and student body. have respect for the differences of others. avoid the use of rude, defiant, disrespectful words or gestures, or profane/vulgar language. Avoid the use of hate-motivated speech or behaviors and words that are discriminatory, including negative words about another student’s race, ethnicity, culture, heritage, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical/mental attributes or religious beliefs or practices	It is your responsibility to: keep the campus clean and free from litter. keep the restrooms clean. keep the walls of your campus free from graffiti. keep all equipment, lockers, desks, and books free from being defaced or damaged. help keep the campus safe by reporting outsiders who should not be on campus. use school property only when permission is granted, and use it properly. follow check-out procedures for school equipment. return school equipment promptly and in good condition.
It is your responsibility to: take home all information sheets and printed material intended to be given to your family. return to school all requested forms. ask visitors to report to the school office. dress and groom appropriately. give true identification when asked