• Character

    • takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
    • consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
    • upholds principles of morality and ethics
    • cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls
    • demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
    • shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
    • observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom
    • has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
    • manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, in avoiding cheating in written work, and in showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others
    • actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment

    Student Conduct Policy
    Students are prohibited from using tobacco products, alcohol or mood altering drugs at any association-sponsored activity including, but not limited to, workshops and conventions. In addition, students participating in association-sponsored activities shall abide by the rules of conduct enacted by their home school district. Under all circumstances students at association-sponsored activities shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.

    Violations of the above-described rules will be reported to the student's home school and the parents of the student.

    Failure to conform to the above rules may result in the following disciplinary actions:

    1. Removal from the association-sponsored activity;
    2. Removal from elected positions in association-sponsored organization;
    3. Exclusion from future participation in association activities;
    4. Other appropriate discipline.

    Students may request a conference regarding violations and penalties with the executive director of MASSP and the State Advisor for the DSA. The decision of the executive director of MASSP and the State Advisor for the DSA shall be final.