The Board expects all school staff, students and parents to assume the responsibility for appropriate 
behaviors in the school.

Each student has the right to:

1. Have the opportunity for a free education in the most appropriate learning environment; 
2. Be secure in his person, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizure; 
3. Expect that the school will be a safe place; 
4. Have an appropriate environment conducive to learning; 
5. Not be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or 
   disabilities; 
6. Be fully informed of school rules and regulations.

Each student has the responsibility to:

1. Know and adhere to reasonable rules and regulations established by the Board; 
2. Respect the human dignity and worth of every other individual; 
3. Refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and obscenity in verbal and written expression; 
4. Study and maintain the best possible level of academic achievement; 
5. Be punctual and present in the regular school program; 
6. Dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, modesty and  safety; 
7. Maintain and/or improve the school environment, preserve school and private property, and 
   exercise care while using school facilities; 
8. Refrain from behavior which would lead to physical or emotional harm or disrupts the educational  process; 
9. Respect the authority of school administrators, teachers and other authorized personnel in 
   maintaining discipline in the school and at school-sponsored activities; 
10. Obey the law and school rules as to the possession or the use of alcohol, illegal drugs and other 
    unauthorized substances or materials; and 
11. Possess on school grounds only those materials which are acceptable under the law and accept the  consequences for any illicit materials found on their person or maintained in personal storage (ex:  locker, vehicle, etc.).

Legal Reference:

1. T.C.A. § 49-6- 2904. 
    

Approved as to Legal Form 
By Knox County Law Director 10/6/2023 
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director