HHS Core Values

Hancock High School Core Values

Unacceptable anywhere

Unacceptable at Hancock High School

Common Courtesy

Above and Beyond

			RESPECT
	Someone who is respectful is willing to show consideration to themselves and others.
Foul Language		Demeaning Words		Kind Words	Encouraging Words
Not caring for yourself emotionally or physically		Not sticking up for yourself		Caring for yourself emotionally and physically	Finding ways to work through challenges and stress
Inappropriate physical contact (Sexual or physical)		Unnecessary physical contact		Keeping hands to self	Respecting personal space
Destroying Property (Ruined)		Trashing Property (Vandalism)		Using things without causing damage	Leaving things better than you found
Talking and/or interrupting		Not paying attention		Listening and using eye contact	Being involved in discussions
Intentionally hurting others emotionally or physically		Gossip, rumor spreading, ignoring others, rude behavior		Treating others like you want to be treated. (Golden Rule)	Treating others like they want to be treated. (Platinum Rule)

			RESPONSIBILITY
	Someone who is responsible is accountable, dependable and reliable and can distinguish between right and wrong
Breaking laws/rules		Making excuses for breaking/ignoring laws		Following laws/rules	Being a model citizen
Truant from school (skipping)/more than 5 tardies per class		More than 3 tardies/absences		Fewer than 3 tardies/absences per semester	No unexcused absences
Not doing work		Late and/or sloppy work		Completed work turned in on time	Consistent effort that produces quality work
Not being trustworthy		Breaking promises		Keeping promises	Being trustworthy and accountable
Nearly naked (Lots of B's)		Bellies, back, bedroom wear, bottoms, bras, breasts, boxers exposed		Appropriate school attire that is clean and fits well	Clothing that is not attention seeking and being respectful of other's clothing
Using technology (comp/cell phones/I-pod inappropriately		Using cell phones/I-pods during school hours. Failure to use comp. as directed		Keeping cell phones/I-pods off and out of sight during school hours	Use technology to improve learning and relationships at appropriate times

			HONESTY
	Someone who is honest is credible, commendable and honorable. They will not lie, cheat or steal.
Lying		Excuse making "Just joking" Not telling the whole truth/withholding information		Telling the complete truth when asked	Telling what you know about a situation before being asked
Stealing		Taking something as a joke or without permission		Getting permission before borrowing something and returnig it	Returing something, saying thanks and, if possible, returning it in better shape
Cheating		Telling students answers or letting them look at your paper Not citing sources in research Not doing your part on a group project		Doing your own work Citing sources Doing only your part for a group project on time	Helping others learn without just giving them the answer Citing sources accurately and completely Doing what is expected and helping others in the group who are struggling

Hancock Place School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. Hancock Place School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.