Student misconduct
Student misconduct
Attitudes and policies regarding academic misconduct vary from culture to culture, and it is important that students are aware of the attitudes toward and consequences of academic misconduct in the U.S. Instances of academic misconduct at APPROACH are initially handled by the student’s instructor, with assistance from the Academic Coordinator as needed.
APPROACH’s policy on student conduct and dismissal are based on the standards of good behavior in the community and society at large. Offensive actions or language toward a teacher, staff member, or other students are considered unacceptable behavior. Although APPROACH has no special dress code for students, dressing in a way that would be unacceptable in public is also grounds for dismissal from the school. If a violation of general and/or legal standards of behavior is sufficiently severe, the student is warned or, in some cases, dismissed immediately.
Re-admission is possible upon evidence that the behavior has been corrected and, in the judgment of the Director, will not re-occur. Dismissal for possession, distribution, or use of illegal drugs is final and not open to re-admission. The following is a general listing of offenses that require immediate disciplinary actions:
- Behavior that threatens or endangers the mental and physical health or safety of any person or persons, or causes actual harm, including: physical harm or threat of physical harm, such as physical abuse, sexual assault or coercion, harassment and intimidation, whether physical, verbal (oral or written) or nonverbal;
- Dishonest conduct, including plagiarism, forgery, alteration, fabrication or misuse of identification cards, records, grades, diplomas, college documents, or misrepresentation of any kind to the school;
- Disorderly conduct that interferes with the rights of others;
- Intentional or reckless disruption or interference with the activities of the school or its members;
- Theft of personal or school property or services, or illegal possession or use of stolen property;
- Vandalism or intentional or reckless damage to personal or school property;
- Unauthorized entry, use, or occupation of school facilities or the unauthorized use or possession of school equipment;
- Illegal purchase, use, possession or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances;
- Failure/refusal to comply with a reasonable request from school staff acting within the scope of his/her duties;
- Unauthorized possession or use of firearms, explosive devices, fireworks, dangerous or illegal weapons, or hazardous materials;
- Interference with or misuse of fire alarms or other safety and security equipment or programs, including but not limited to initiating, or causing to be initiated, any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency;
- Violation of a condition or sanction imposed (or agreed upon) due to a violation of the policy on student conduct;
- Violation of any federal, state or local law that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the school or its individual members.