17 Summary of the rules for students
(The original document is in Norwegian – to get the original document, please contact the school office)
The purpose of this document is to contribute to the creation of good cooperation, respect and responsibility. The rules shall encourage tidiness and good working habits so that the learning environment is the best possible. The rules apply to all schools owned by Troms and Finnmark County.
Duties:
Troms County:
It is the duty of Troms County that the schools follow the Norwegian law for schools and the course outlines that the specific course follows. That means that the IB Diploma Programme will follow the IB course outlines and the general rules and regulations of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
The students should be trained according to their abilities and have a safe school day in a good learning environment being guided and monitored by the teachers.
It is also the duty of the County to treat each individual with respect and consideration.
The students:
It is the duty of the students to be on time to their lessons.
If the student is absent, (s)he must notify the school at once.
The student must keep school deadlines. The student must bring the books and equipment with them to class.
It is also the duty of the student to behave with care, treat other people with respect and be polite. Students must give each other a good working environment in class not making too much noise. Rude language and disrespectful behaviour (including discrimination and harassment) either physically, verbally or digitally is not accepted.
Tobacco, alcohol or drugs are not allowed to be used in the school premises. Dangerous items or guns are not allowed either.
The use of ICT in the lessons must be in agreement with the teacher.
Academic Integrety is important. Handing in other peoples’ work as your own is academic misconduct and will result in actions from the school.
Punitive actions:
If these rules are broken, the school can according to the law take the following actions:
- Oral warning from a member of the staff.
- Be expelled from the lesson by the subject teacher
- Be expelled from the rest of the school day by a member of the school administration
Special circumstances:
The head of school can expel a student from one to five school days.
Expelling a student from the whole school year must be in accordance with the County Head of Education. If you are in a situation like this, please read the original document together with the laws that apply. If you do not understand the text, please ask for help – you will need it.
When breaking these rules is so serious that it is in fact a crime, the case might be handed over to the police.
Procedure:
The student must be allowed to be heard before any actions are carried out.
Under special circumstances, the head of school must seek guidance with the student’s teacher and the law.
The student can appeal when expelled for the rest of a school year.