Code of Conduct

Students at Logan High School conduct themselves in ways that show they can:

• Be Responsible
•  Be Respectful
• Be Involved

The following areas highlight specific examples of what it means to “Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Involved.”

Athletic Participation
Academics: To be eligible to participate in events sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association, a student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and receive no more than one failing grade in the preceding quarter in which the student is participating*. Coaches have the right to establish a higher GPA standard and clearly articulate this to athletes and participants. If this is the case, then students must meet this higher standard to be eligible for that particular activity. Students must also be a full time student, which is defined at LHS as enrolled in six of eight classes or as a senior on track to graduate. Student athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA and not be failing more than one class during the quarter in which they are participating, or they will be placed on probation. Every effort will be made to verify the accuracy of grades before probation is enacted.

• If a student is given an Incomplete (I) grade, the student will not be eligible until the grade is changed to a passing grade.

Citizenship: To be eligible to participate in events sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association or a competitive event sponsored by a school clut, a student must have an “H” or “S” citizenship grade in all courses.

Bullying and Harassment Policy
Logan High School is committed to the practice of eliminating any and all forms of harassment, including but not limited to, racial, gender, and sexual harassment, which are demeaning to students or school employees either at school or online, including social media. Disciplinary action will be taken against employees or students found in violation of this policy.

Complaints concerning violations of this policy may be reported in writing to an administrator or reported to the Title IX Compliance Officer, Melisa Richardson click to email.

The district Bullying policy can be found at the LCSD Webiste by clicking here.

Bus Behavior
Riding a bus is a privilege. Students are expected to adhere to all school and bus expectations and policies while riding a school bus. Failure to do so will result in a student’s suspension from riding the bus to and from school as well as other disciplinary consequences.

Cafeteria
Students should clean up after themselves by taking all trash to a trash bin. Students should respect those around them by keeping conversations at a noise level that doesn’t interfere with those around them.

Citizenship Plan
The Logan City School District and Logan High School mission is to ensure that all students leave our schools ready to create a positive future for themselves and their community. High school is a time for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to reach this mission. As with all schools, LHS has a grading system that reflects a student’s academic knowledge. A student’s academic learning is supported by their behaviors that demonstrate a readiness to learn, responsibility, and respect, all of which are included in our definition of student citizenship. Because these behaviors contribute to each student’s success, students will earn a citizenship grade in every class. Citizenship grades will be determined using the chart below and will be based on absences, tardies, and missing assignments.
Click here to view the LHS Citizenship Plan

Class Time
Students are expected to be in class during class time. Students are welcome to be in the hallways during passing times, during a teacher supervised class break, or when given a hall pass from a teacher.

Dances and Stomps

Dances are designed to provide a safe and fun atmosphere for students. To help protect the safety of all who attend the dances, please note that there is no “moshing,” slam dancing, “freak or grind” dancing, nor any behavior (dance or otherwise) that is considered inappropriate or unsafe by school personnel.

Should students engage in such behavior (dance or otherwise), they are subject to:

1. Warned by a teacher or admin and given the opportunity to correct their behavior
2. Asked to leave or
3. If students continue to not follow dance expectations at a 2nd dance they may be suspended from dances for a portion or remainder of the year.

Students who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be referred to local law enforcement and not allowed to stay at the dance/stomp.

Students will be expected to show a current Logan High School I.D. or a copy of their current schedule to enter the dance. If LHS students are bringing a guest from another school, they and their guest will need to sign the expectations contract to participate. Guests will need to show high school issued I.D.

All students attending Logan High dances will be expected to follow the Logan High School Dress and Appearance expectations. Students not following the expectations will be expected to resolve the situation by one of the following solutions: 1)Change their apparel to meet the standard 2)Wear an item of clothing provided by school personnel or 3)Choose to leave the dance.

School dances end promptly at 10:00pm and students are expected to exit the proceedings in a timely fashion.

Stomps will follow the same dance expectations listed above. They will end at various times, and students will be expected to leave in a timely fashion at the conclusion of the Stomp.

 

Discipline Plan

Inappropriate behavior by a student at Logan High School will be evaluated as to the seriousness of the offense. Consequences will be determined based on the seriousness of the offense and/or the student’s prior discipline record. Consequences may include but are not limited to: parent phone call, parent meeting, behavior contract, lunch detention, restitution, school service, in-school suspension, out of school suspension, police referral, district hearing, etc.

Fighting
Fighting, either physical or verbal, is prohibited to and from school, on school property, or at school sponsored events. A student shall not harass, threaten, or cause or attempt to cause physical injury to any student or to a school employee. Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve conflicts. If there is the opportunity to leave or avoid the
conflict, the student should do so to avoid further disciplinary action.

Spectator to Fighting
Watching a fight only encourages the conflict to escalate. Students who witness a fight should contact a staff member immediately. When instructed to disperse, failure to do so will result in a discipline referral for insubordination.

In School Suspension (ISS) – As deemed necessary by school administration, in-school suspension may be used as a discipline intervention.

Out of School Suspension (OSS) – When OSS is assigned, the student will be asked to leave the building until the completion of the assigned OSS time. A day of OSS concludes at 7:15am the following school day. While serving OSS, the student is not allowed to participate in or attend the school day
or school events on or away from campus. Students serving OSS are not allowed on any school district property until reinstated by administration during a meeting with a parent or guardian. OSS students found on any district property will be referred to law enforcement and will be trespassed.

•  Students who have been assigned OSS that continues from Friday to Monday will not be permitted to participate in any school activity over the weekend. If the assigned OSS time is completed by the end of the school day on Friday, then students may participate in the weekend activities.

Insubordination
Failure to respond appropriately to any reasonable request by an adult staff member will result in disciplinary action.

Profanity and/or Abusive Language
Profanity and/or abusive language is not an acceptable manner of expressing oneself. Use of profanity and/or abusive language will result in disciplinary action.

Dress and Appearance Expectations

Logan High School has implemented the following dress and appearance expectations for students. Please refer to the graphic below as you read the dress and appearance expectations. Dress and Appearance Expectations include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Hats and other headwear may be worn unless it disrupts the school or school activity, limits the ability of others to identify the student or is being used to conceal earbuds/headphones.
2. Clothing (See figure):
   1. While standing, clothing must cover all areas of the body as identified in the illustration below. Note that the illustration is the same for front and back clothing.
   2. No viewable undergarments (Bra straps excluded). No spaghetti straps.
   3. Clothing should be made of a fabric that is not see through.
   4. If there are holes or rips in the clothing identified in the illustration below, there needs to be an undershirt or other clothing item worn underneath so that skin is not showing..
3. Clothing, appearance, jewelry, accessory, footwear, or personal items shall be free of any writing, images, symbols, or any other insignias that:
   1. Are lewd, vulgar, profane, obscene, or sexually suggestive.
   2. Advocate, represent, or promote racism, discrimination, or violence in any form.
   3. Signify or depict gangs and/or illegal or criminal activities. Administrators in consultation with law enforcement agencies will determine what signifies and/or depicts these activities.
   4. Show or reference tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or any illegal substance.
4. Sunglasses may not be worn within the school except as a part of an approved school activity or for medical reasons.
5. Footwear, appropriate for the day’s activities, shall be worn at all times.
6. Costumes are prohibited; except during days identified by the school administration.
7. Any dress or appearance item or practice that creates an unhealthy or unsafe environment, or causes a disruption to the school environment or school activity, may be prohibited.
8. Clothing worn as part of a PE course needs to follow the LHS Dress and Appearance Expectations.
9. Clothing worn as a student spectator at athletic events or when in attendance at school sponsored activities needs to follow the LHS Dress and Appearance Expectations.
10. Student athletes will wear clothing appropriate for their sport or activity while practicing and competing (i.e- wrestling singlets, swimsuits, cheer uniforms, etc.), but will follow dress and appearance expectations during the regular school day
11. Formal and informal wear for dances will follow the same standards with a few variations. The areas in the image below should be covered; however, the front or back of the apparel can be lower cut as long as the middle of the chest and lower back are covered. In addition, the torso should be covered. Straps are not required, but encouraged. Clothing should be made of a fabric that is not see through

School administrators will have final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of student dress and appearance.

Cell Phones and Ear Buds/Headphones

During the school day, middle and high school students are permitted to use cell phones during designated times, such as before and after school, lunch breaks, passing periods, or when authorized by the classroom teacher. Apart from these designated times, cell phones must remain out of sight and in silent mode. The use of cell phones is prohibited in classrooms, restrooms, and school offices unless otherwise authorized by a school employee.

Cell phones must be placed in lockers, backpacks, or other locations away from students and their desks during tests and assessments.

Headphones and other listening devices may only be used at the designated times when cell phone usage is allowed.

Cell phone usage during permitted times should not disrupt the learning environment or infringe upon the rights of others. Cell phone usage must also comply with all requirements, including content restrictions, included in District policy FAB-Student Electronic Device Policy.

In the event of an emergency, students may use their cell phones to contact parents/guardians or emergency services, following established procedures outlined by the school.

Click here to view the Student Responsible Use Agreement

Consequences for Non-Compliance

When a student is observed to be in violation of the policy, school staff will remind the student of the policy and invite the student to comply. If the student fails to promptly comply, or the violations continue after the reminder by staff, the following consequences will be implemented:

The administration reserves the right to adjust these consequences on a case-by-case basis if needed. For example, extreme behaviors that break the law or engage in bullying or harassment of other students may result in immediate student suspension.

1. Receipt, understanding, and willingness to adhere to this policy, and the district’s Responsible Use Agreement deemed appropriate by the school district for each student’s current age or ability level.
   • First Offense: Upon the first violation of this policy, the student's cell phone will be confiscated by school staff and be returned to the student at the end of the school day. Parents/guardians will be notified of the infraction.
   • Second Offense: For repeated violations, the student's cell phone will be confiscated, and a meeting will be scheduled with the student, parents/guardians, and school administration to discuss the consequences of continued non-compliance.
   • Subsequent Offenses: Further violations may result in disciplinary actions, including but not limited to detention, loss of privileges, or temporary suspension, as deemed appropriate by school administrators

Laptops
Students and parents must sign required paperwork before being issued a school laptop.

It is the student’s responsibility to bring their laptop device charged every day to school. It is also the student’s responsibility to read and sign the Logan High School (LHS) Responsible Use Agreement AND the Student Device Insurance Form before they can acquire a laptop for use with the 1 to 1 program at LHS. Students who choose to not participate in the insurance program are required to check in their laptop daily and may NOT take the laptop off school property.
Click here to view the Student Responsible Use Agreement
Click here to view the Student Device Insurance Information

Grades
LHS students receive two grades for each course: an academic and a citizenship grade. The academic grade is determined by a student’s understanding of course standards. Please refer to each teacher’s syllabus for details on grading procedures. Citizenship grades are given based on student attendance, getting to class on time and completing work. Please see the following document to learn more about citizenship grades.
Click here to view the LHS Citizenship Plan Decisions about grades are handled at the classroom level. Graduation requirements are available from a school counselor.

Safe Schools Policy
Logan City School District is committed to fostering an environment in the public schools for students, staff, community, and neighbors and visitors, which is safe, conducive to the learning process, and free from unnecessary disruption. Every student is expected to follow accepted rules of conduct and to show respect for other people and to obey persons in authority at the school. A safe school environment includes the
school and school grounds, district-provided transportation, and school sponsored activities and events. The following policy and guidelines have been created for this purpose in accordance with Utah State Code (UCA Section 53A-11-901-909).
Click here to view the LCSD Safe School Policy

Social Media 

Students will not engage in inappropriate, harassing, demeaning, threatening or offensive behaviors while participating in online communities.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or presentations of the following:

• Content online that is unsportsmanlike, derogatory, demeaning or threatening toward any other individual or entity as well as any acts of violence (examples: derogatory comments regarding another school; taunting comments aimed at a student, coach or team at another institution and derogatory comments against race, sexual orientation and/or gender). No posts should depict or encourage unacceptable, violent or illegal activities (examples: hazing, sexual harassment/assault, discrimination, fighting, vandalism, academic dishonesty, underage drinking, illegal drug use).
• Photos, videos, comments or posters showing the personal use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco e.g., no holding cups, cans, shot glasses etc.
• Photos, videos, and comments that are of a sexual nature. This includes links to websites of a pornographic nature and other inappropriate material.
• Pictures, videos, comments or posters that condone drug-related activity. This includes but is not limited to images that portray the personal use of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
• Content online that would constitute a violation of team, school, and league rules (examples: commenting negative comments publicly about a coach, teacher, classmate, athletic opponent, official, staff member, and school employees.)
• Information that is sensitive or personal in nature or is proprietary to the LHS athletic program or the school, which is not public information (examples: tentative or future team schedules, student-athlete injuries and eligibility status, travel plans/itineraries or information).
• The Administration, Athletic Director, and Head Coach have the ability to impose probation, suspension, or removal of a student from the team on the first inappropriate action.

Sportsmanship

LHS students are expected to Do Rowdy Right at all athletic events. Students should refrain from negative cheers, chants, or behavior.  Students who fail to follow expected sportsmanship at athletic and other events will be given a warning to change their behavior.  Continued negative sportsmanship may result in a student being removed from the event with additional consequences up to not being able to attend UHSAA sponsored events. 

Student Due Process
Due process of law is founded on the constitutional rights of individuals. In order to ensure that due process is observed, the following procedures have been developed with regard to the administration of discipline at Logan High School:

• The basis of good discipline and the exercise of disciplinary authority are based on the concepts of consistency and fairness.
• Every effort shall be made by administrators and faculty members to resolve problems of students through effective utilization of school district resources in cooperation with the students and their parents or guardians.
• Every student shall be given an opportunity to contest facts and circumstances, which may lead to disciplinary action of that student, or to contest the appropriateness of that action imposed by any disciplinary authority at whatever level.
• Ordinary Discipline: Any student, parent or guardian of that student who believes that the ordinary disciplinary action taken against that student is unfair or unjust shall have the right of appeal to all echelons in the school district, including the Board of Trustees. This method of appeal begins with a conference with the teacher; then to the assistant principal or principal of the school involved; then to the central office; and, if satisfaction is not gained, then to the Board of Trustees.
• Suspension and Expulsion: In all instances of suspension and expulsion, the district shall follow the procedural rules and regulations that have been adopted by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Utah Education Code and hearing procedures.