HJH MOTTO:  A Responsible, Respectful, and Safe Learning Community

HUNTER JUNIOR HIGH’S HAWK CODE:

                   Staying Prepared
                   On Time
                   Always Engaged in Learning
                   Respectful and Responsible
                   Safe

Hunter Junior High is progressive, innovative, and responsive in meeting the needs of a diverse student body.  One important program in our school is the UBI program for students.  Research based practices have been implemented to provide our students with important social and behavioral support on an ongoing basis.  This positive support for students has met tremendous success in improving the culture and climate at Hunter Junior High.  The UBI program includes the following components:  Social Skills, Think Time, Principal’s 200 Club, Behavior Initiatives, Data Collection, Student Awards and Recognition and Enrichment Activities for students. 

AWARD PARTIES :

            Honor Roll Party – 3.5 GPA and above
            Citizenship Party – 3.5 CPA and above
            4.0 Party – 4.0 GPA & CPA
            Hawk Challenge – increase GPA by .5 and no “Fs”
            Soaring Hawk Award – weekly drawing for students caught doing good things.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS & STUDENT CONDUCT

The Hawk Code of Conduct

The administration, staff and faculty, and student officers at Hunter Junior High are committed to create a school atmosphere that strives for academic excellence and a “Community of Caring”.  We ask the support of students and parents to help us reach these goals and we have set the following code of standards which we expect the administration, staff and faculty, students, and visitors to Hunter Junior High to comply.  Persons who choose not to comply with the Code of Standards also choose to accept appropriate disciplinary action.  

Code of Standards
☺        Attendance to all classes each day is expected unless excused.  Students are expected to be on time to all classes.
☺        All students have the right to attend school without being threatened or harassed.  Verbal or physical threats or attacks, or any form of sexual harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
☺        Good citizenship is expected of everyone in all areas of the Hunter Junior High Campus.
☺        Students have the right to learn and teachers have the right to teach.  Behavior that interferes with this process is unacceptable.
☺        Students are expected to take assigned materials to each class (textbooks, notebooks, a writing took, gym clothes, etc.).
☺        Students will do their own best work and will not cheat. Cheating is copying of any type and/or communicating in any way to another student while a test is being given or about a test you will be taking. Cheating is checking homework inaccurately (i.e. reporting 5 wrong when 12 are actually wrong).
☺        Foul or abusive language is not tolerated.  Students are to treat others with respect and consideration.
☺        Students are expected to wear clothes that are modest, clean and not disruptive to the educational process.  Please refer to the dress code for specifics.
☺        Students will not dress, speak or behave in ways which suggest or promotes gang affiliation.
☺        Fighting in or about the school building and from the time a student leaves home for school until he/she returns home is prohibited.
☺        Gambling, or conducting financial transactions to benefit an individual is prohibited. 
☺        Weapons or any objects or devices that might, or are intended to do harm to anyone, are prohibited.  This includes lighters and matches.
☺        The possession, use or distribution of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, imitation substances or paraphernalia is prohibited.  Students violating Granite District policy will be referred to juvenile authorities and will be subject to school and district disciplinary action.  Stealing and cheating will result in disciplinary action and possible referral to Juvenile Court.
☺        All who work at, attend, or visit Hunter Junior High will show courtesy to others; will demonstrate pride in their work, and accomplishments; will exhibit good sportsmanship on the field and court; will show the school spirit which supports the traditions and reputation of Hunter Junior High.

The administration retains the right and privilege to issue penalties for acts not specifically stated herein and to alter any penalties considered necessary.  Furthermore, the administration reserves the right to amend any provision in this disclosure which is in the best interest of the educational process.

Consequences for Disciplinary Actions

Administrative contract, ASD (after school detention – 40 min), Friday School (3 hrs.), ISS (in school detention: 1-7 periods), lunch detention, suspension (1 period – 3 days), referral to Granite District, referral to law enforcement officer.

Cheating
Cheating on homework or a test will result in a ZERO grade for that assignment. Cheating will result in a loss in grade and citizenship as determined by the individual teacher.

Disorderly Conduct/School Disruption
You are not to run or participate in horseplay in the building. Pushing in halls or sliding down rails, or anything of annoyance will be considered disorderly.

Disrespect or Defiance
Disrespect or defiance to faculty or staff will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as a severe case. The consequences may include suspension and /or referral to the district.

Fighting, Play Fighting, Threatening, Intimidating, Assault, & Battery
Fighting, including play fighting, will not be tolerated at school, on the way to or from school, at any school function, or at school-sponsored activities. This will result in immediate parent contact and administrative action, which will include suspension from school and possible referral to the appropriate police agency and district referral. People who promote, instigate, or encourage fighting will also be deemed responsible and subject to disciplinary actions. You are expected to get along with others and settle differences and disputes in other ways than fighting. You may want to get assistance from a teacher, counselor or other school adult with this conflict. Fighting, play fighting, threatening, intimidating, including snowball throwing at school, on the way to and from school, or at school related activities are prohibited. Injuries, damages, and medical costs associated with fighting are you and your parent’s responsibility.

Fire Alarms & Evacuations
The faculty and staff at Hunter Junior High care about your safety and health while at school. When an emergency alarm sounds, you are expected to cooperate with all adult staff members and evacuate the building immediately. Evacuation maps and procedures will be posted in each classroom near the door and will be reviewed by all teachers. If you pull an alarm station without a valid or compelling reason, such as a fire or other endangering situation in the building, you will face police referral and possible referral to Granite School District.

Harassment
It is the policy of Granite district to maintain a learning and working environment, free from sexual and racial harassment or any verbally or physically abusive actions. Remarks that embarrass or humiliate are not appropriate. Policy is violated if any student or employee harasses another student or school employee through conduct or communication. You should tell the administration, a teacher or counselor if you feel you have been harassed.  All complaints will be investigated and disciplinary procedures will be followed if needed.

Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as being persistently disturbed by someone because of your gender. While people sometimes differ in what they think is harassing or annoying, the government agencies responsible for enforcing laws against sex discrimination agree that certain behaviors are unlawful. These behaviors can vary from an annoying glance to an attempted or actual physical assault. Such behavior includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Any sexual harassment behaviors are prohibited for students and employees.

Public Display of Affection
Public displays of affection are inappropriate for a middle school environment and are prohibited.

Suspensions
If you are suspended by the administration, your parent must accompany you to school in order to be reinstated. Showing up on campus during a suspension is considered trespassing.

Vulgar or Profane Language, Pictures & Gestures
Any vulgar or profane language, pictures, pornography and gestures or associated actions are inappropriate for any school environment and are prohibited. The teacher or administrator will take appropriate disciplinary action.

Safe School Policy
Granite School district has a Safe School Policy designed to encourage regular attendance, student responsibility, a proper learning environment and self-discipline, while discouraging behavior that is unsafe or disruptive to the school’s educational program.

It is important to remind you, your parents, and your guardians that aggressive behavior on school grounds will not be tolerated. This includes: physical abuse, gang activity, intimidation, bullying, threats, harassment, any type of criminal behavior, vandalism and the use or possession of weapons or facsimile weapons, pagers and cellular phones. Furthermore, the possession of alcohol, tobacco products, drugs or any illegal item or substance at school also violated Safe School Policy. Being involved in such activities may result in immediate suspension from school and referral to the District Safe School Review Committee and police referral.

WEAPONS HOTLINE – (481-7199)

All calls are confidential.
Please report any information you have concerning weapons at school.

The Granite School District “School Safety” policy establishes penalties and procedures for:

Any threat or act of violence.
Possession of any type of weapon (real, look-alike or pretend)
Any form of organized gang activity.
Any type of criminal behavior.
Destruction or defacement of school property.
Conduct in locations away from the school that threatens of does harm to the school or persons associated with the school.

Students who violate this policy may subject themselves to:
Automatic suspension from school.
Immediate referral to law enforcement officials.
Mandatory parent/guardian conference at school or district offices.
Referral to the district Student Services Office.
Placement in an alternative program.
Expulsion from school, or other action to resolve the problem
A mandatory one-year expulsion may be imposed for any incident involving firearms.

Granite School District Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

The illegal use, possession, distribution, sale or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, over-the counter prescription medications, or intoxicants of any kind by students is prohibited in all Granite School District schools, on school grounds, at school-sanctioned activities, or when students are being transported in vehicles dispatched by the district. Violations also include student use, possession, distribution or sale of drug paraphernalia, imitation controlled substances or resorting where drugs are being used or possessed.

Students who are caught and/or convicted of selling or distributing controlled substances, imitation controlled substances or over-the-counter medications which alter students’ psychological-social functioning and/or alcohol on the school grounds or within 1,000 feet of the school grounds, will be referred to law enforcement officials, suspended, and referred to the Granite School Student Services office for disciplinary action.

First Violation

An automatic law enforcement referral will be made.
There will be an automatic one to three-day suspension or until parent/guardian conference is held.
The parent/guardian/student will read and sign the non-use contract with the designated administrator.
The student will be assisted within the school, i.e. counseling, progress reports, etc.
The parent/guardian/student must attend and complete the Granite District QUIT program within two months of the violation. Failure to successfully complete the QUIT program will result in an automatic suspension to Student Services for placement in an alternative placement for up to 90 days.
Free or low cost family counseling and other district intervention serviced may be assessed.
Students who are participants of extra-curricular activities or elected officers will be suspended from participation for two weeks.

Tobacco Use

The possession of tobacco for students under the age of 19 is against Utah State law. Violators are dealt with by the Juvenile court as “status” offenders under the criminal code and not under the controlled substance act. Violators in schools, at school activities or on school grounds will be issued citations by the school administration; staff and/or law enforcement authorities and subsequent Juvenile Court action may be taken. Student with citations will be encouraged to attend the district QUIT program with their parents.

9th Grade End-of-the-Year Activities – Lagoon Day / 9th Grade Activity

• Students must have a cumulative 2.0 citizenship grade through 3rd term.
• Students must pass geography and English through 3rd term.
• All ASDs, lunch detentions, and Friday schools must be cleared.
• Any ISS time, office referral or suspension during May will disqualify students.
• All school fees and fines must be paid. 
• 9th graders not attending Lagoon will not be allowed at school that day.