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Ukrainian Heritage School

Policies

School policies

All students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will contribute to the best interest of the school and not infringe on the rights of others. Members of the school staff have the authority and the responsibility to take customary and reasonable measures to maintain proper control and discipline among students placed under their care and supervision. Any student who gives false information or wrongfully accuses another student or staff member may be subject to disciplinary action.

Registration and class changes

Registration for each school year is open until the deadline published in the school calendar. To be fair to every family, manage operating costs, and keep classes balanced, UHS applies the rules below to all registrations, re-registrations, and class-change requests. See the school calendar for this year’s deadline.

Registration deadlines

Deadlines are final
Families receive ample, clear notice of registration deadlines. Once registration closes, late registrations are not accepted.
Fairness to the community
Our programs rely heavily on unpaid volunteers and limited administrative resources. Late requests create significant additional work and financial strain, and accepting them would be unfair to families who followed the timeline.
Capacity limits
Class sizes are strictly limited, and many classes fill completely. Once a class is full, no further students can be enrolled in it.

Upper grades (9–12)

Grades 11 and 12
Enrollment in grades 11 and 12 is reserved for returning UHS students (re-registration only). New student applications for these grades are not accepted.
No grade skipping
Students in grades 9 through 12 may not skip a grade. No exceptions are made, so that the structure of the upper grades is preserved.

Lower grades (K–8)

Grade advancement requests
Unlike the upper grades, a grade jump may be considered for students in K–8. Such requests are not guaranteed: each one requires a comprehensive administrative review from both an academic and a social perspective.

Thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and commitment to keeping the UHS community fair and organized for everyone.

Classroom rules

Code of Conduct

A student who is well informed concerning their rights and responsibilities, and the standards of behavior expected, should not require disciplinary action. Consistent application of these standards by teachers, staff and administrators should result in fairness for all students (offenders and victims alike) and help our school better achieve its ultimate goal — educating the students.

A rule is violated whether the conduct takes place on school grounds at any time, or off school grounds at a school-supervised activity, function or event. The administration may take more severe action in serious situations or where a student has been involved in other infractions. All infractions are documented by administrators on UHS Incident Report Forms and filed in student records.

  1. Level I

    Minor infractions

    Minor infractions that can be corrected and documented by any school personnel.

  2. Level II

    More serious offenses

    Offenses that are more serious in nature, or persistent or serious Level I infractions, that require administrative involvement.

  3. Level III

    Significant disruptions

    Offenses that significantly disrupt the educational process, school environment or school activities, or persistent or serious Level I or II infractions.

  4. Level IV

    Serious offenses

    Willful or malicious acts that materially and substantially disrupt the educational environment, or Level I–III infractions depending on their severity or persistence.

Level I

Minor infractions

Consequences become progressively more severe if a student continues to violate Level I rules. The administrator may choose the most severe penalty at any time based on the student’s record and the severity of the offense, and may not use a less severe consequence without conferring with the disciplinary team.

Reporting: Level I violations may be reported by the teacher or staff member to the administrator and are handled exclusively within the school.

Rule 1Refusal to follow school and/or classroom rules

Students shall comply with reasonable instructions from administrators, teachers, instructional assistants or any other authorized school employee.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
Rule 2Defiant behavior

Open defiance or blatant refusal to follow the reasonable directives of any authorized school or UECC employee.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 3Academic dishonesty

A student will not cheat on tests, nor aid other students in cheating. Students caught cheating on tests will receive a zero.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/teacher conference
  2. b.Parent/teacher/administrator conference
  3. c.Suspension — 1 day
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 4Repeated school and/or class tardiness

A student is tardy if they are not in their classroom or other assigned location 15 minutes after the 9:00 first bell.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.No admittance to class; work for the missed period must be made up
Rule 5Profanity and obscene gestures

A student will not use profane, violent, vulgar, abusive, insulting, sexual or disrespectful language, verbal or written, at any time, nor gestures that convey obscene or disrespectful acts, infringe on the rights of others, or disrupt the educational process.

Profane, violent, vulgar, abusive or insulting language directed at any school employee is not a Level I infraction — the student may be recommended for expulsion.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 6Sexually explicit materials

A student may not possess or control any sexually explicit materials — including magazines, books, photos, recordings, drawings or software — on school property.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 7Student dress and grooming

A student will not dress in a way that disrupts the educational process, calls attention to the individual, violates the law, or affects the welfare and safety of students and teachers. Obscene, lewd or vulgar slogans or designs, clothing meant to threaten, intimidate or demean others, and items advertising alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs are prohibited.

Rule 8Public display of affection

A public display of affection is inappropriate school behavior.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Level II

More serious offenses

Consequences become progressively more severe if a student continues to violate Level II rules. The administrator may choose the most severe penalty at any time based on the student’s record.

Reporting: Level II violations are reported by teachers or staff to the administrator, who decides at their discretion whether to report the offense to law enforcement.

Rule 9Persistent disregard for Level I or Level II rules
Rule 10Violation of parking and driving regulations

Students are prohibited from sitting in parked vehicles during school hours.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 1 day
  2. b.Repeat offense — recommendation for expulsion
Rule 11Leaving campus or a designated area without permission

After arriving on campus, a student will not leave without permission from an administrator.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 2 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 12Smoking and smokeless tobacco

A student may not smoke or possess any tobacco products, tobacco-related substances or smoking paraphernalia (matches, lighters, etc.) on school property.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 13Forgery or falsification of information, or failure to provide identification

No student shall falsify signatures or information on official school records, refuse to give identification, or give false identification when asked by a staff member.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 1 day
  2. b.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  3. c.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 14Fighting

Physical blows or contact exchanged between students is considered fighting.

A student found not to have started the fight may or may not be suspended; other consequences may apply depending on actual involvement.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Suspension — 1 day
  2. b.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  3. c.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 15Harassment

An incident or series of actions, statements or behaviors directed at a specific individual or group with the intent of annoying, ridiculing, demeaning, tormenting, intimidating or otherwise causing fear.

Continued harassment may be considered bullying (see Rule 27).

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 16Loitering by a suspended or expelled student

No suspended or expelled student shall loiter on school grounds during school hours while serving a suspension or expulsion.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parents notified; the student may be referred to legal authorities
  2. b.Violations may increase the number of days suspended
Rule 17Loitering in the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC)

No student may loiter in the UECC during school hours without permission from school officials.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day and probation
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 18Misdemeanor theft

Students shall not take or possess property that does not belong to them. If a student is found to have taken another student’s property, the parent is responsible for restitution.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 2 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 19Criminal mischief / vandalism

No student shall destroy or damage the property of another, the school, or the UECC. Parents or guardians are responsible for all damage caused by their child.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 2 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 20Use of electronic devices during instruction

No student shall use electronic communication devices during instruction. A phone used during class will be turned in to the administration, and the owner’s parents must come to the school to pick it up.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference
  2. b.Suspension — 1 day
  3. c.Suspension — 2 days and probation
  4. d.Recommendation for expulsion
Level III

Significant disruptions

Consequences become progressively more severe if a student continues to violate Level III rules. The administrator may choose the most severe penalty at any time based on the circumstances.

Reporting: Level III violations are reported immediately by teachers or staff to the administrators, who may report them to law enforcement.

Rule 21Possessing, using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs

Students shall not possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol at school or school-related activities.

Illegal drugs means any controlled, prescription or over-the-counter drug not for the student’s own prescribed use, or any controlled or uncontrolled substance. A student found possessing, using or under the influence of illegal drugs will be reported to legal authorities.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 10 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 22Possessing or using drug paraphernalia

Students may not possess, use or transmit any objects that could reasonably be considered drug paraphernalia (pipes, clips, papers).

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 23Possession of fireworks

No student shall possess, use or threaten to use fireworks on school grounds.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 24False emergency alarm / tampering with safety devices

A student shall not spread a report of a fire, bombing, bomb threat or other catastrophe they know to be untrue, or tamper with safety devices on school property. If anyone is injured as a result, the student will be reported to law enforcement.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 25Simple assault

A student shall not engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of physical injury to another student.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 26Simple terroristic threat

A student shall not threaten another student, making that student fear imminent physical harm.

Threats made with or involving a weapon will be reported immediately to legal authorities by an administrator.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 27Bullying

Bullying is repeated, intentional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, or threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or a school employee — whether written, verbal, electronic or physical.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 28Disorderly conduct

No student shall behave in a way that substantially disrupts, or is likely to disrupt, any school function, activity or program — including fighting, threats, excessive noise, abusive language, obscene gestures, exposure, or disrupting a lawful assembly.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 29Misdemeanor battery — minor physical injury

A student will not threaten or attempt to cause physical harm to another student, nor strike or beat another student.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 30Unlawful sexual contact

Students shall not touch other students in a sexual manner.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 31Sexual harassment

Unwanted verbal, written or physical behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or intimidating environment — such as unwelcome sexual gestures, jokes or remarks, repeated unwanted advances, unwelcome touching, and intimidation or mockery based on perceived sexual orientation.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 32Indecent exposure

Students shall not expose themselves in a public place or in public view.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 33Extortion / bribery

No student will obtain, or attempt to obtain, something of value from another person by force or threat.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 34Unauthorized access to computer files

A student shall not modify or erase software without authorization, introduce any virus, access another person’s electronic documents, or access, create or distribute vulgar or obscene material. The student may lose use of network resources.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference, suspension — 3 days and probation
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 35Possession of a prohibited weapon or laser

No student shall use an object or laser, other than for its reasonable use, as a weapon to inflict physical injury on school property or at school-related events.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 36Felony theft — student property

Students shall not take or hold another person’s property without permission. If the property is worth $500 or more, the parent or guardian will make restitution.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Rule 37Felony theft — school property

A student shall not take school property without permission. If the property is worth $500 or more, the parent or guardian will make restitution.

Consequences, in order

  1. a.Parent/administrator conference and suspension — 3 days
  2. b.Recommendation for expulsion
Level IV

Serious offenses

Rule 38Behavior not covered

The Ukrainian Heritage School reserves the right to pursue disciplinary or legal action for behavior that undermines good order and discipline in the school, even if that behavior is not specified in written rules.

Maturalna Zabava alcohol policy

The Maturalna Zabava — the banquet honoring our 12th-grade graduates — is considered a school function, so all normal school conduct rules apply. Underclassmen are welcome to celebrate their friends but must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. There will be security at the event.

  1. 1Any UHS student who consumes alcoholic beverages during the event faces expulsion.
  2. 2Any UHS employee who supplies alcohol to a minor faces termination.
  3. 3Any minor who consumes alcohol during the event will be asked to leave immediately.
  4. 4Any adult providing alcohol to a minor will be subject to applicable legal action in addition to being asked to leave immediately.
  5. 5Absolutely no privately obtained alcohol is permitted on the premises.

Non-discrimination policy

The Ukrainian Heritage School (UHS) is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

UHS is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs, services, and employment practices. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind has no place in our community. We strive to create a supportive and respectful space where everyone can engage in cultural, educational, and social activities without barriers.

Documents

Official documents (in English).

Questions about our policies? Contact the administration: administration@nursh.org