Legends' academic rigor and high expectations demand an environment that is free from disruption and fosters mutual respect among students and staff members. We have developed clear expectations concerning student behavior that are aligned to the PGCPS Student Rights and Responsibility handbook and strictly enforced without regard to gender, religious belief, ethnic background, nationality, disability, gender identity or expression, or other protected class.
Progressive school discipline is enforced each school day for all students whenever they are on school premises, virtually, or participating in school-sponsored activities.
Four Fundamental Principles
Our Code of Conduct is rooted in four Legendary Expectations for students: Show Up, Take Responsibility, Make Improvements, and Move Forward. Along with being Respectful, Accountable, and Safe, we aim to cultivate a positive environment where every student can thrive.
1. Respect for All Individuals
We promote respect for all students and staff members. Legends Charter School is fortunate to have a very diverse student population from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, and strives to provide an environment where all stakeholders feel comfortable and thrive in a joyful, caring, disrespect-free environment.
Specific behaviors are not tolerated on school premises or during school-related events, including but not limited to using derogatory statements to refer to anyone's race, sexuality, gender expression, ethnicity, culture, or religious background. Engaging in these behaviors may be considered a disciplinary violation.
2. Accountability
We promote individual and community accountability. Legends' students are responsible for and will be held accountable for their language and actions. This responsibility extends to any knowledge of misconduct by other students.
If a student is aware of misconduct by another student, it is their responsibility to inform a staff member. Withholding such information may be considered a disciplinary violation. Staff members make every effort to ensure the confidentiality of a student who reports misconduct by a classmate.
3. Safety
We provide a safe environment for students. Students are required to immediately inform a staff member about any potential threats to student or staff safety, health, or property. Failure to disclose in a reasonable time frame may be considered a disciplinary violation.
4. Disruption-Free Environment
We aim to provide a disruption-free educational environment. Classroom disruptions of any kind may be considered a disciplinary violation as it impedes another student's learning.
Students are advised to seek assistance from the Principal, Director of Student Affairs, school counselors, or another trusted adult if they are experiencing stress or other issues distracting them from learning.
Students must refrain from the following during instructional time:
- Disruptions to the learning environment
- Eating or drinking (other than water in an approved bottle) outside of designated snack time
- Using electronic devices (including but not limited to games, radios, portable music players, smartphones, and smartwatches) without the expressed and explicit instructions from the instructor
Electronic devices must be switched off and out of sight during all academic, extracurricular, and auxiliary programs. Legends Charter School is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen devices.
For complete disciplinary procedures, consequences, and additional policies, please refer to the full handbook PDF.