Code of Conduct

  Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
  The school prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying. A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for pupils to learn and achieve   high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, are conduct that disrupts both a pupil’s   ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its pupils in a safe environment. School administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should   demonstrate appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying.

  "Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act:
    (a) Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or
    (b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or
    (c) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
    (d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

  (1) No school employee, student, or volunteer may engage in reprisal, retaliation, or false accusation against a victim, witness, or one with reliable   information about an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

  (2) A school employee, student, or volunteer who has witnessed, or has reliable information that a student has been subjected to, harassment,   intimidation, or bullying, whether verbal or physical, is encouraged to report such incident to an appropriate school official.

  (3) A school employee, student, or volunteer who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to an appropriate school   official, and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the district's policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation, is   immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident.

  All residents of Essex Academy found violating this rule will be required to meet with Headmaster Nathaniel Essex X for punishment. Remember,   students learn by example and school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers are required to demonstrate appropriate behavior, treating others   with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

  Alcohol and Drugs
  Essex Academy is here to provide a safe learning environment and that cannot happen if there is substance abuse occurring. Standards of conduct   clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs by students and employees on Essex property or as part of   its activities (No drugs are permitted on school grounds).

  (1) Possession without prescription of any narcotic, barbiturate, dangerous drug, or of most so-called "pep pills" and "tranquilizers" is contrary to   federal and/or state law. Any student found to be in illegal possession of drugs must be reported to the appropriate civil authorities and will be   subject to disciplinary action by the headmaster Nathaniel Essex X. Illegal drugs shall not be possessed or used in Essex Academy residence halls.

  (2) If a student engages in repeated behavior in violation of the Student Rules and Regulations which is indicative of likely substance abuse   problems, he or she will be required to attend a meeting with Headmaster Nathaniel Essex X. The result may be dismissal from the academy or   acceptance of a referral to a counseling agency for substance abuse treatment may serve to suspend the implementation of such sanction. In such   case, probation regarding future behavior will be imposed, and documentation of an on-going relationship with the agency may be required.

  Use of alcoholic beverages on campus is governed by the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, the rules of the State Liquor   Authority, and the regulations established by the Essex Academy School Board.

  (1) Any person who misrepresents the age of a person under the age of twenty-one years for the purpose of inducing the sale of any alcoholic   beverage, as defined in the alcoholic beverage control law, to such person, is guilty of an offense.

  (2) No person under the age of twenty-one years shall possess any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this chapter, with the intent to consume such   beverage.

  (3) No person under the age of twenty-one years may possess and consume alcohol in the residence halls. For individuals twenty-one years of age   and over, possession shall be for personal consumption only in the privacy of individual's room and limited in quantity. Any person in possession of   alcohol may be required by a member of the Essex Academy Staff to produce identification and proof of age. Any person who violates any of the   rules regarding possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be requested to directly dispose of the beverage, or it will be confiscated and   disposed of in accordance with the law.

  (4) If a student engages in repeated behavior in violation of the Student Rules and Regulations which is indicative of likely substance abuse   problems, he or she will be required to attend a meeting with Headmaster Anthony Stark. The result may be dismissal from the academy or   acceptance of a referral to a counseling agency for substance abuse treatment may serve to suspend the implementation of such sanction. In such   case, probation regarding future behavior will be imposed, and documentation of an on-going relationship with the agency may be required.

  Curfew
  There is indeed a curfew for Essex students.

  Freshmen/Sophomores are expected to be back at their respective dorm by 11PM.
  Juniors/Seniors expected to be back at their respective dorm by 12AM.

  On Friday and Saturday nights, the curfew for everyone is extended by one hour.

  Lights out begins at 12:30AM.

  Student Identification Badges
  Students will be issued a student identification badge at the beginning of the school year. For security and safety reasons, students will be required   to wear or have in their possession their ID badge while in the school building and on school field trips. Any staff member may request to see a   student's ID, and the student must comply. Disciplinary sanctions will be issued to any student who does not cooperate with these requirements.

  Amended Rules
    (a) Male and Female students are not to intermingle in each other's dormitories or the dormitories of professors.

  Immunization