It is a desire of the Administration and staff that all students conduct themselves in a manner demonstrating respect for their fellow students and the school in general. Any student in violation of the "Code of Conduct" will be assigned appropriate disciplinary action.
CODE OF CONDUCT- Click here for English or Click here for Spanish
The Francis Howell School District has adopted a Code of Conduct that is utilized as a guide for handling student discipline matters. The Code of Conduct is distributed to all students at the beginning of the school year, so that students may be aware of various disciplinary offenses and the possible consequences if an offense is committed. The Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to insure the orderly operations of district schools and school-sponsored events.
The FHSD Code of Conduct is in effect at all school sponsored activities. If a FHHS student desires to bring a guest to a school sponsored dance the school's supervising principal/and or parent will be required to complete a permission form. No one over the age of 21 will be admitted with out the building principals permission. Guests are subject to all FHHS school rules.
CODE OF DRESS
Student's dress and appearance should be in good taste and (reasonable manner) clean, not hazardous to their safety or to the safety of others, and does not detract from the required educational environment. Clothing that will cause disruption will not be tolerated for either males or females. Acceptable and unacceptable dress will be determined by the high school administration. Clothing that allows excessive exposure of the body will not be tolerated for males or females. These include such articles as crop tops exposing the midriff, low cut tank tops, spaghetti straps, excessively short skirts or shorts, excessively slashed/cut/holey clothing, and sheer fabrics. Exposed midriff is not permitted for either male or females. Clothing which is exceptionally baggy must have a belt around the waist and above the hips and be worn so not to be suggestive or hinder the safety of any students. Sagging clothes are not permitted. Some type of footwear must be worn at all times (shoes are required; socks are optional). Shirts must be worn at all times. Bandanas are not permitted. Wearing hats/caps, headgear of any kind is not permitted. Shirts, belts, or other articles of clothing or accessories depicting or suggesting marijuana or other controlled substances may not be worn. Articles of clothing with suggestive sayings, (i.e., "Big Johnson" T- shirts or Co-Ed Naked shirts), or drawings are not permitted. Articles of clothing that may be associated with gangs will not be permitted. Wallet chains/chain (other than jewelry) regardless of gauge, are not permitted on campus. Dog collars, bondage necklaces and bracelets are not to be worn. This policy extends to before and after school and during extracurricular activities.
Students are not permitted to practice any extracurricular activity with midriff exposed; this includes males and females (i.e.: crop tops and sport bras are not acceptable).
BOARD POLICY REGARDING STUDENT
ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
The Board recognizes its share of responsibility for the health, welfare and safety of the students who attend the Francis Howell School District. Therefore, the use, sale, transfer, possession or being under the influence of intoxicants, alcohol and/or physical or mind altering chemicals (drugs) are prohibited on or in school property, at school-sponsored activities or events or in any vehicle while being used to transport students for the school district.
While it is not the intention of the Board or school faculty and administration to restrict the education of any eligible person in the school district, it is recognized that good school discipline and school citizenship are necessary for the proper learning environment to take place. It is not fair to those students desiring to make the most of their educational activity opportunities to be exposed to unnecessary disruptions and distractions as caused by fellow students under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in possession of these substances.
A student found to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or in possession of alcohol, controlled substances, substances believed to be alcohol or controlled substances or of paraphernalia for use of controlled substances may be suspended for a period of up to one hundred eighty(180) days. The student will also be subjected to sanctions outlined in The Safe School Act of Missouri, meaning, arrest and or expulsion. The building principal or assistant principal, shall suspend such students for an initial period of ten (10) school days. A committee on conduct hearing shall be held within the initial ten (10) school day suspension period to determine the appropriate penalty(s). A recommendation as to the penalty(s) shall be submitted to the superintendent for his/her decision. The committee on conduct shall consist of the associate superintendent of curriculum-instruction, the building and/or assistant principal and the student's counselor. The student and his/her parent(s) must be provided with an opportunity to participate in the committee on conduct.
Upon the occurrence of the second offense under this policy, the student shall be suspended for up to one hundred eighty(180) school days with a recommendation made to the Board of Education for the student's expulsion. The student and parents will be notified in writing of these conditions following the student's first suspension.
A student found to have been engaged in the sale of alcohol, a controlled substance, a prescription drug, or of a substance represented by the seller to be alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug will receive a suspension of not less than one year (365 calendar days) or 180 school days and/or recommendation to the Board of Education that the student be expelled. The building principal, or assistant principal, shall suspend such students for an initial period of ten (10) school days. A committee on conduct hearing shall be held within the initial ten (10) school day suspension period to determine the appropriate penalty(s). A recommendation as to the penalty(s) shall be submitted to the superintendent for his/her decision. The committee on conduct shall consist of the associate superintendent of curriculum-instruction, the building principal and/or assistant principal and the student's counselor. The student and his/her parent(s) must be provided with an opportunity to participate in the committee on conduct.
"Sale" means the actual transfer, constructive transfer, attempted transfer, or offer to transfer from one person to another of alcohol, controlled substances or of substances represented to be such. This term includes, but is not limited to, barter, exchanges and gifts.
"Possession" means the act or condition of having in one's control or taking into one's control of substances known to be alcohol controlled substances or substances represented to be such or under circumstances which would reasonably suggest that the substance was alcohol, a controlled substance or a substance represented to be such or of paraphernalia for use of controlled substances.
"Under the Influence" means the deliberate ingestion, consumption or absorption (by mouth, by injection, through sniffing, etc.) into the body of alcohol, controlled substances or of substances represented to be such and of "over the counter" substances when used for a purpose foreign to their design.
Should a school official suspect that a student is under the influence of aclochol, a breathalyzer test will be adminstered.
TOBACCO USE
Both the possession and use of tobacco and/or smoking materials (i.e., lighters, matches) in any form are absolutely forbidden on school property or school sponsored activities. Possession or use of tobacco and/or smoking materials will result in disciplinary action as determined by the Francis Howell Student Code of Conduct.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Any school official, whether he be a teacher or principal, has a responsibility for the general well being of any and all youth enrolled in school. As such, the official has certain privileges that a law enforcement officer does not have in dealing with one who may be in violation of the law. A school official is not bound by the restriction of the Fourth Amendment. Reasonable suspicion or general safety alone is sufficient for a school official to question a youth, request that he/she provide student ID, surrender any drug(s) and/or weapon(s) or search his/her person property, locker, or vehicle. If drugs and/or weapons are found, the St. Charles County Sheriff's office will respond and take appropriate action.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are held responsible for proper care of school property. The defacing or destruction of school property is a violation of Missouri State Law. Any person who willfully defaces or destroys any school property can be expected to pay the actual amount of repair according to Missouri Law and face appropriate disciplinary action.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (including cell phones)
Students are allowed to use electronic devices until school starts each day. At 7:25 a.m., students should turn off all electronic devices and store in a book bag or locker during the school day. School day is from 7:25 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. Usage of electronic devices during the school day will result in the device being taken to the supervising principal's office. We appreciate the cooperation of students and parents in this regard.