We believe the teacher should be able to teach and children should be able to learn without disruptions.  Students who choose to break the rules face appropriate and logical consequences.  It is important that school and home work together in the child’s best interest. Parental communication and the use of positive reinforcement are integral parts of the program. Discipline with Collaborative Problem Solving, Love and Logic and Second Step programs provide tools for students and staff to solve problems.  Please refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for more comprehensive information. It is important that school and home work together in the child’s best interest. 

Students have three school rules that they are expected to follow: 

Be Safe            Be Respectful             Be Responsible

Bullying

The Newberg School District defines “harassment, intimidation or bullying” as any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance, that takes place on or immediately adjacent to district grounds, at any district-sponsored activity, on district-provided transportation or at any official district bus stop, that may be based on, but not limited to, the protected class status of a person, having the effect of:

• Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property
• Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property;
• Creating a hostile educational environment including interfering with the psychological well being of the student.

Bullying is repetitive, targeted behavior. Schools have a zero tolerance against bullying.  More information on Policy JFCF-AR, which includes hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, dating violence, bullying and cyber bullying, can be found on the school district website.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

School districts are required to provide parents and students 18 years of age, with a written notification of their rights according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) are incorporated into the Newberg School Board policies.

FERPA is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student’s education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their child’s educational records. FERPA also requires school districts to disclose directory information contained in student records that is not generally considered harmful if released to outside organizations.

Notification of these rights are detailed are available using the link below and on the school district website. If you have a question, please contact the school district office at 503-554-5000 or your student’s principal.