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off school property shall be subject to disciplinary action with regard to participation in athletics and other co-curricular activities ." ( See Policy 5131.6 )

SMOKING / TOBACCO RESTRICTION POLICY

1 . Chewing of tobacco or like substance , or smoking of any kind or electronic nicotine delivery system ( e-cigarettes and vapor products ) is not permitted in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time .
2 . Possession of any smoking material or electronic nicotine delivery system ( e-cigarettes and vapor products ) chewing tobacco or any tobacco-like substance , of any kind , is prohibited in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time . ( See Policy 5131.61 )

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Sexual harassment is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form . Sexual harassment shall include , but not be limited to , unwelcome advances , direct or indirect demands or requests for sexual favors , sexual comments , gestures or other physical actions of a sexual nature when :

• submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual ' s educational success ; or
• submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for educational decisions affecting such individual ; or
• such conduct has the purpose or affect of unreasonably interfering with an individual ' s academic performance or creating an intimidating , hostile or offensive educational environment .
All reported incidents of sexual harassment will be promptly and thoroughly investigated .( See Policy 5145.4 )

EXPECTATIONS FOR JFK STUDENTS

It is important for you to realize that John F . Kennedy Middle School belongs to all of us - to you , to your teachers and to all the people of Enfield . We are proud of our pupils , our building and its grounds ; we are proud of the high quality of instruction offered here . In fact , we are proud of everything connected with JFK . With partial ownership of JFK comes responsibility and certain behavioral expectations . JFK students are expected to behave and conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to our school and to their parents . We expect you to conduct yourselves appropriately with regard to the following areas :

BUSES

As stated in the bus transportation policy of the Enfield Board of Education ( 5131.1 ), bus transportation is not an unlimited right granted the student . Of utmost importance is the safety of everyone on the bus or at the bus stop . Thus , students will be held to reasonable regulations , which , if not followed , may cause them to be excluded from bus transportation . The school administration , authorized by the Board of Education in this same policy , will “ suspend transportation services for any student whose conduct while awaiting or receiving transportation to and from school endangers persons or property .” Any behavior that may
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