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​TEACHER’S RIGHTS – The teacher has the right to:

1. Dismiss a disruptive student from a classroom if the disruption interferes with the rights of others. 2. Have the best materials (within budget). 3. Choose the method of teaching best suited for the course and students. 4. Inquire, by discussions with the student and/or parents, as to why a student performs poorly or lacks motivation. 5. Receive full cooperation and courtesy from all students. 6. Report or refer disruptive students to the administration or other appropriate staff for action. 7. Enforce behavior, dress, and honor codes established for the school. 8. To be respected by students. 9. To be supported by administration, colleagues, parents, and students. TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES – The teacher has a responsibility to:

1. Respect others and their rights. 2. Explain his/her grading system, teaching methods and expectations. 3. Try to motivate students. 4. Advise and counsel students when appropriate. 5. Be aware of student capabilities. 6. Try to educate the student to his/her full potential. 7. Provide extra educational possibilities for the more capable student. 8. Teach courses objectively so that students may form their own opinion. 9. Be on time, prepared, and give quality instruction. 10. Promote and support extra-curricular activities. 11. Be fair, honest and unbiased in grading. 12. Exemplify the policies, procedures, and practices equal to students.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 13160 – NONDISCRIMINATION

Under Executive Order 13160, any individual involved in a federally conducted education and training program (e.g., DoDEA) who believes he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent may file a complaint with the DoDEA Office of Compliance and Assistance.

Refer to http://www.dodea.edu/ (under “Administration” – “DoDEA Director” – “Office of Compliance and Assistance”) for detailed information on the scope of the program and how to file a complaint.