The development of good character in children requires the efforts of both home and school. With this goal in mind, Musselman High School would like to present:

A real Appleman demonstrates:

• RESPECT- For themselves, the school, adults, and classmates
  • Good grades, behavior, and attitude
  • Work in class and complete homework assignments
  • Does not participate in fighting, verbal taunting, or teasing
• Responsibility- Accountability for their actions
  • Attend school regularly
  • Complete work on time
• Caring-Treats all others with kindness and respect.
  • Keep their school neat and clean
• Justice- Settles problems in non-violent manner
  • Know the facts
  • Don't repeat rumors or untruths about others
• Fairness- Refrains from making decisions or judgements until they have all the facts.
  • Think before they speak
  • Talk out their differences
  • Don't put down other individuals, teams, or schools
• Trustworthiness-Honesty. Even when it is not the easiest thing to do.
  • Do their own work
  • Work to the best of their ability
  • Do not bother the possessions of others

School Rules:

• Be polite and say "please" and "thank you".
• Threatening or physically assaulting an administrator, teacher,or other school staff personnel will not be tolerated.
• Do not talk while the teacher or another student is talking.
• The use of profanity is prohibited.
• Always walk on the right side of the hallway and up or down the right side of the staircases.
• Do not run in the halls.
• Public display of affection is limited to holding hands.
• Undergarments are to be covered.
• No clothing advertising drugs, alcohol, profanity, tobacco, or violence is permitted.
• Clothing must be appropriate length and looseness so it is not a distraction to others.
• Hats are not to be worn inside the building including the auditorium.
• The use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or drug look-alikes in any form is strictly prohibited.
• Skipping class is prohibited.
• Fighting will not be tolerated.
• Vandalism will not be tolerated.
• The following activities are expressly prohibited at school:gambling, being, being in an off-limits area, the carrying of ammunition of any kind, cigarette lighters, matches, fire crackers, noise makers, and any other dangerous items.
• Clothing that exposes a bare midriff is not permitted. Shoulders must be covered.
• Halter tops and tube tops are not permitted unless they are covered by another garment.

Auditorium Rules:

• Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
• Do not enter or leave the auditorium during a performance- wait until intermission.

Classroom Rules:

• No food or drinks permitted outside the cafeteria.
• Do not speak while the teacher is speaking.
• Raise your hand when you have a question or a thought you would like to share.
• Always use appropriate language when speaking.
• Be on time for class.
• Bring the needed materials for your class.
• Treat substitutes with respect.
• The teacher dismisses the class- not the bell.
• Personal grooming is not to be done during class.

Gymnasium Rules:

• Absolutely no food, drinks, or gum permitted in the gym.
• Do not stand on the bleacher seats.
• No inappropriate yelling during games.
• Street shoes are not to be worn on the gym floor.
• No out passes. Once you enter, you are not permitted to leave. If you do leave, you will have to pay to reenter.
• Stand for the school fight song.
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior during the playing of the National Anthem.

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