Students | Parents | P.K. YongeExpectations
STUDENTS
Students are expected to:
- assume responsibility for their behavior;
- be in school and on time every day;
- make an effort to learn;
- respect individuals and property;
- use appropriate, responsible behavior at all times; and
- help maintain a safe, alcohol-free, tobacco-free, nicotine-free, drug-free, and weapon-free environment. This may include reporting to administration, or another responsible adult, any information or concerns the student may have about safety. Remember: If you see something, say something.
PARENTS
Parents are expected to:
- encourage their child to be successful in school;
- ensure that their child is in school and on time every day, unless ill. (Failure to have a minor child who is under parent/guardian control attend school regularly may result in the student being dismissed from further attendance at P.K. Yonge in accordance with P.K. Yonge’s Attendance policy);
- support the school in requiring their child to follow all school rules and regulations, and to accept responsibility for their behavior;
- send their child to school clean, appropriately dressed, and in good health;
- have an interest in their child’s schoolwork and make it possible for them to complete assigned homework;
- read all communications from the school, and sign and return documents promptly when requested;
- cooperate with the school by attending conferences and sharing information with school personnel;
- report to the Main Office any information or concerns they may have that might affect the health, safety, or welfare of their child, other students, or staff members; and
- be responsible for their child’s safety and supervision during transport to and from school.
P.K. YONGE
P.K. Yonge is expected to:
- provide and maintain a safe atmosphere which will encourage positive behavior and high achievement;
- provide courses of study, programs, and activities to meet the needs of all students admitted to P.K. Yonge based on the school’s admissions and continued enrollment criteria;
- show respect for all individuals by treating them fairly and impartially;
- encourage open communication among students, parents, community agencies, and school personnel;
- investigate any and all concerns raised that may affect the health, safety, or welfare of students and staff;
- discipline any student under its supervision, subject to the limitations of the law and school policies, including this Code; and
- treat parents and other members of the public with courtesy, respect, and civility.
Discrimination Policy
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), physical and/or mental disability (including, but not limited to: HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait, Section 504/ADA), pregnancy, marital status, or age, religion, military status, ancestry, use of language other than English by Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students, or genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics in its educational programs and activities. P.K. Yonge is served by the University of Florida’s Title IX Compliance Office. Contact the University of Florida’s (UF’s) Title IX Coordinator using the or by emailing or calling the UF Title IX Compliance Office at titleix@ufl.edu or (352) 273-1400.
Respect and Civility Policy
P.K. Yonge believes that a safe, secure, nurturing and civil environment is essential to accomplishing its mission to create a community which works together so all students will reach their highest potential.
This policy promotes mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among all school employees, students, parents, and the general public. The policy is not intended to deprive any person of his or her right to freedom of expression. Rather, it is intended to maintain, to the extent that is possible and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free environment for students, families, and staff, that is free of disruptive, demeaning, intimidating, threatening, or aggressive behaviors.
- P.K. Yonge will treat students, parents, fellow staff members and members of the public with respect and will expect the same in return.
- P.K. Yonge will not conduct business with those who use obscenities or otherwise speak in a demanding, loud, insulting, or threatening manner.
- Volatile, hostile, or aggressive actions and words will not be tolerated, and individuals who engage in these activities may face penalties up to, and including, criminal prosecution.
(F.S. 1001.41, 871.01, 1006.145)