To be eligible to participate in the A+ Schools Program requires certain behaviors and attitudes.  Specifically, students who participate in the A+ Schools Program must be good citizens and be judged so by the proper school authority.

A student whose character or conduct is such as to discredit him/herself or his/her school is not considered a good citizen.  His/her conduct shall be satisfactory in accordance with the standards of good discipline.  Students who participate in the A+ Schools Program should remember not only the financial rewards, but also the individual discipline and responsibilities that come with it.

The following criteria regarding the school’s discipline policy will serve as a measurable indicator of respect for self, school, and good citizenship:

Criminal Activity: Students who are convicted of a felony will not qualify.

Substance Abuse: Students shall not possess or use alcoholic beverages, nonprescription drugs or tobacco.  Students who are disciplined for these behaviors will be removed from the program.

 Suspensions: Students who are identified, by administration, as chronically disruptive students will be removed from the program.  Behaviors that meet the classification of chronically disruptive include, but are not limited to, habitual truancy, disrespect to teachers, fighting, and use of abusive language.

Violations of Safe Schools Act: Students who are disciplined in accordance to the Safe Schools Act of 1996 will be removed from the A+ Schools Program.  These violations include, but are not limited to, assault, weapons possessions, and drug distribution.

DUE PROCESS:     Students who feel they have been dismissed from the program unfairly may appeal to the A+ Schools Appeals Committee.  In cases of appeal the student/parent/guardian must notify the A+ School Coordinator in writing of his/her intent to appeal.  The A+ Schools Coordinator shall then convene a committee meeting within ten days for consideration of the appeal.  The committee shall hear the appeal and return its decision to the student within five days.  The decision of the committee will be final.  The A+ Appeals Committee will consist of the following individuals: High School Principal, Student’s Counselor, A+ Coordinator, and Representatives from the A+ Advisory Committee.