JCSD Policy

1. Students are entitled to express their personal opinions under reasonable circumstances.

2. Students are encouraged to express personal opinions in writing in school publications and participate in publishing school publications. The publishing and editorial policies governing school publications will be in written form.

3. Student organizations may participate in money-making activities by obtaining prior approval from the principal. Activities which tend to compete directly with local business firms are discouraged.

1. Symbolic and actual freedom of expression shall not interfere with the freedom of others to express themselves. Harassment or any threats of harm to persons or property are prohibited.

2. Libelous, profane or obscene matter are prohibited. Libelous, profane or obscene matter are prohibited from all school publications.

3. Willful disobedience, open defiance of a teacher’s or school official’s lawful authority, shall be sufficient cause for discipline.

4. Any publication sponsored or in any way funded by the school shall be known as a school publication as opposed to a student publication.