Alpine School District is committed to the belief that student publications make a valuable contribution to the overall activities of the school and to students.

The Board of Education recognizes that participation in extracurricular activities is a valuable and motivating part of a student’s public education experience. Alpine School District

By approval of the Superintendent of Alpine School District, upon recommendation of the principal, local high schools may adjust or waive specific requirements, other than those legislated by state statutes, when it is deemed necessary to meet the needs of individual students.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities, serve as role models for others in the school and community. As a result of this important role, students are expected to comply with all applicable laws and rules of behavior and conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting their position and responsibilities.There is no constitutional right to participate in these activities.

It is the policy of Alpine School District to maintain school environments which are conducive to learning. It is the District’s intent to maintain a safe and positive atmosphere by prohibiting acts of violence, aggressive behavior, intimidation, possession of weapons, criminal behavior, or gang activity on school property.

Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior that causes harm or distress, exists in a relationship in which there is an imbalance of power or strength and is repeated over time.

The Alpine School Board of Education’s philosophy and goals emphasize a program of education for helping students improve their power to think productively, to discern between the significant and less significant, and to act competently, and responsibly.

Alpine School District believes that the Kindergarten experience is an important part of the total educational program because it provides vital social and academic preparation

The Alpine Board of Education recognizes that the Utah Compulsory Attendance Law (Utah Code 53A-11-101) directs parents to require their children between the ages of

Every parent, guardian or other person having control of any minor between six and eighteen years of age shall be required to send such minor