Welcome to the Dean's Office
The Dean's Office at University High School is here to assist teachers and students with creating and maintaining a positive, productive climate and culture at our school.
Student Code of Conduct
THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP STUDENTS MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR AND TO SUSTAIN THE MOST POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
1. OBEY ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.
2. RESPECT ALL OTHER STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO LEARN AND TO BE SAFE.
3. RESPECT THE PROFESSIONAL AUTHORITY OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND COMPLY WITH CLASSROOM POLICIES AND RULES.
4. TREAT ALL PERSONS WITH RESPECT; REFRAIN FROM RACIAL, ETHNIC, OR GENDER SLURS.
5. CARRY A CURRENT UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD AT ALL TIMES AND A SIGNED, DATED HALL PASS WHEN PERMITTED TO LEAVE CLASSROOM.
6. ABSTAIN FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY OTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE.
7. ATTEND ALL CLASSES DAILY UNLESS THEY ARE ILL.
8. BE IN THEIR SEATS AND PREPARED TO WORK WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
9. BRING ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TO CLASS DAILY.
10. CARE FOR ALL BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT ISSUED BY THE SCHOOL.
11. COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK AND CLASS WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
12. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNDERSTANDING ASSIGNMENTS, DIRECTIONS, AND EXPLANATIONS GIVEN.
13. REFRAIN FROM ANY FORM OF CHEATING, INCLUDING PLAGIARIZING.
14. REMAIN ON CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL HOURS UNLESS GIVEN SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION BY THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE TO LEAVE CAMPUS.
15. REFRAIN FROM EATING IN THE HALLWAYS AT ANY TIME AND LOITERING IN THE HALLWAYS.
16. KEEP THE SCHOOL FREE OF TRASH AND GRAFFITI AND RESPECT SCHOOL PROPERTY.
17. REFRAIN FROM GANG ACTIVITY, WEARING GANG ATTIRE, OR USING GANG SIGNS.
18. REFRAIN FROM UNCOUTH, DISRUPTIVE, OR OBSCENE LANGUAGE AND BEHAVIOR.
19. REFRAIN FROM WEARING ANY ITEMS OF CLOTHING OR JEWELRY THAT PROMOTE THE USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR TOBACCO.
20. REFRAIN FROM EXCHANGES OF GOODS, MONEY, OR SERVICES FOR PERSONAL GAIN SUCH AS GAMBLING AND UNAUTHORIZED SALES.
21. MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF THE CAMPUS BY NOT BRINGING WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS OBJECTS TO SCHOOL.
22. WEAR ONLY OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL HATS ON CAMPUS AND REMOVE THEM WHEN ENTERING CLASSROOMS.
23. WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION-DRESS 4 SUCCESS.
24. Students are permitted to possess cellular phones, pagers, or electronic signaling devices on campus provided that any such device(s) shall remain “off” and stored out-of-sight during normal school hours and during school activities. Students are permitted to use their electronic devices on campus before and after school or during school activities only. Students must comply anytime a request is made by school personnel to cease the use of a cell phone or other electronic signaling device even before or after school. If such a device is observed by staff, during school hours or activities, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent or guardian. If student has an electronic device confiscated, they must complete no less than 4 hours of after school detention. The electronic device may be returned that following Friday after school hours. Refer to LAUSD Policy Bulletin –Bul-2576, DTD June 19, 2006
25. REFRAIN FROM PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION.
