Emily Griffith Technical College wishes to provide a school environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and free from unnecessary disruption. Behavior that is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other students or school personnel or behavior which interferes with the school’s ability to provide educational opportunities to other students will be considered inappropriate.
Students found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be removed from class until such time as the instructor and supervising administrator determine appropriate disciplinary action.
The following violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action including removal from school, return under contract, or immediate expulsion:
Using violent behavior or the threat of violent behavior toward employees, students or the general public will not be tolerated.
Possessing any firearm, ammunition, explosive device, or illegal weapon as defined by Colorado law.
Fighting, assault, threat of bodily harm, or sexual harassment. Engaging in verbal abuse, intimidation, or harassment of instructors, students, or staff. Failing to comply with verbal or written directions of individuals in authority.
Engaging in distribution, possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, an illegal drug, or controlled substances as defined in section 12-22-303, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Participating in gang-related activities and such gang-related characteristics as colors, hand signs, graffiti, apparel, jewelry, notebooks, trademarks, and any other attributes denoting gang affiliation.
Destroying, defacing, or stealing of school property or property of others. Being dishonest, cheating, plagiarizing, or knowingly furnishing false information.
Forging, altering, or misusing of school documents, records, identification materials, educational materials, and Internet access.
Using obscenities or vulgarities.
Gambling, wagering, or betting of any type, either on or about the premises. Participating in unauthorized entry or use of school facilities and/or equipment.
Engaging in unauthorized distribution or sale of goods or unauthorized postings of materials on school bulletin boards or building surfaces.
Failing to comply with contractual obligations with Technical College (tuition payments, terms of work study or employment).
Engaging in unacceptable uses of school-owned equipment and resource materials.
Smoking in any of the Emily Griffith Technical College buildings, shops, or on Emily Griffith Technical College property.
Consuming food or drink brought to or consumed in the classroom without instructor consent.
Parking of any two-wheel vehicle in the facility.
Bringing children to class or leaving children unattended or unsupervised on school property or grounds.
Bringing animals or pets of any type in the building. (Exception: service animals.)
Inviting friends to the campus. Visitor passes are issued only for potential students to meet with the counselors or to visit classes.
Using headphones, cellular phone, pagers, or any similar form of electronic device during class.
Displaying any form of dress that is determined to be disruptive to the educational process which includes wearing shorts, halters, or other garments that expose the body.
Violating other conduct policies as stated in the Denver Public Schools' Student Conduct and Discipline Policy or other appropriate policies developed within individual classrooms or programs.
These policies have been developed to provide an optimum learning environment for all.
