Summer Intermediate Program Policies

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Zero Tolerance Policy - please see Code of Conduct

Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer Schools (PVPSS) maintains a zero tolerance policy in regard to 1) the use and/or possession of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, e-cigs/vape products, and/or weapons; 2) instances of violence or harassment; and 3) inappropriate use of electronic information. Dismissals from summer school occur when students violate attendance and/or disciplinary codes. PVPSS reserves the right to dismiss from summer school any student whose conduct does not adhere to the goals and standards listed here.

Code of Conduct

CATEGORY 1 VIOLATIONS – DISMISSAL WITH NO REFUND

  • Selling illegal narcotics/drugs/controlled substances
  • Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia
  • Brandishing a knife/weapon at another person
  • Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm
  • Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or a sexual battery
  • Possessing an explosive

CATEGORY 2 VIOLATIONS – DISMISSAL WITH NO REFUND

  • Possessing a knife or other instrument that may be used with the intent of inflicting bodily injury
  • Unlawfully possessing/using, furnishing, or being under the influence of any narcotics/illegal drugs/controlled substances
  • Extortion/robbery
  • Assault or battery against any school employee as defined in sections 240 and 242 of the penal code
  • Involvement (use, sale, furnishing, purchase, and/or possession} with alcohol
  • Possession or use of tobacco, or any product containing tobacco or nicotine products
  • Theft of, or damage to, school or private property (or attempt of theft/damage)
  • Causing serious physical injury to another person (particularly those acts that are premeditated) except in self­ defense

CATEGORY 3 VIOLATIONS – POSSIBLE DISMISSAL WITH NO REFUND

  • Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing, as defined in penal code section 245.6(b) (referenced in 48900(q))
  • Possession of a knife or other dangerous instrument/object
  • Intimidation, any act of hate violence, or threatening to cause injury to another person
  • Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of school personnel in the performance of their duties
  • Gang activity/involvement or any gang-related action/behavior that is damaging or disruptive to a safe and orderly school
  • Involvement (use, sale, furnishing, purchase, and/or possession) with alcohol
  • Racial/religious/sexual harassment (grades 4-12)
  • Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity/vulgarity
  • Falsification or forgery in relation to official documents
  • Violation of dress standards, including wearing of unsafe or disruptive attire or unsafe footwear
  • General violation of school rules, including the acceptable use policy for electronic resources
  • Significant classroom disruption/disregarding the classroom expectations/teacher directions
  • Cheating on examinations and/or other classroom work, including plagiarism
  • Unsafe acts, such as throwing food, or any other actions which threaten campus safety or order
  • Possession/use of an imitation weapon which can reasonably be mistaken for a real weapon
  • Leaving class without permission and/or refusal to return to class after recess or at the beginning of the school day

Dress Code

Parents may be called at home or work to bring appropriate clothing to school. Clothes should be neat, clean, and reflect good taste and decency.

  • Shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers and shoes with spikes (cleats, etc.) are not permitted.
  • Shoes with wheels or spikes (cleats, etc.) are not appropriate for school.
  • Flip-flops and open-toed sandals are permitted except in Sports, Marine Biology and Welding classes.
  • Revealing clothing is not appropriate and should not be worn.
  • Bathing suit tops and sports bras are not permitted to be worn.
  • Dresses/skirts should reflect good taste and modesty.
  • Proper undergarments are to be worn at all times and should not be visible.
  • Clothing with alcohol, drug or tobacco slogans are not to be worn. Clothing with obscene pictures, objectionable language, and/or derogatory (racial and ethnic) remarks is not to be worn.
  • Hats, caps and hoods are not allowed to be worn indoors. Sweatshirt hoods may be worn outside when it is raining. Bandanas, skull caps, and hair rags are not allowed.
  • Sunglasses may not be worn in the classroom.
  • Spiked or dangerous jewelry are not permitted (belts or bracelets with metal spikes, handcuffs, choker chains, etc.).