Code of conduct
Det frie Gymnasium is a special school where democracy is a central value. That means that these rules have been adopted by the school meeting - and the can only be changed by a new session of the school meeting. At the school meeting every pupil, every teacher, the headmaster and other staff each have one vote. We expect everyone to abide by the school's democracy and the decisions taken by the school meeting. This means that we expect everyone to respect each other and the decisions taken in common. Vi respect each other's opinions, appreciate different opinions and respect people's boundaries. In other words, we speak decently to one another and treat each other with consideration - also when we disagree.
Responsibility for the school
The school's buildings, equipment, computers and books should last many years, and we expect you to take good care of what you borrow. Everyone is responsible for keeping the school tidy and ensuring that the many different usages of the school do not work against each other. The pupils do the cleaning at Det frie Gymnasium.
Grafitti is only allowed in places designated by the school meeting. Pets are not allowed at the school - some of the other pupils may be allergic to and/or afraid of animals.
Det frie Gymnasium is a smoke-free environment - smoking takes place outdoors (in winter also in the smoking tent). Alcohol consumption is not allowed at the school before 4 pm.
Hash and other narcotics are forbidden!
Usage of these at the school premises leads to immediate suspension.
Rules of absence (do not apply to the lower secondary school):
These rules concerning physical absence as well as failure to hand in assignments were made to create a fixed procedure for handling absence at Det frie Gymnasium. These rules are also the students guarantee that he/she is informed about her/his present situation, so as to have a fair chance of make good for excess absence.
Finally, the rules guarantee the pupil's right to take part in any deliberations concerning her/his absence, for instance whether there may be legitimate reasons for the absence. It is important that students talk to their study counsellor or their form master when he/she due to illness or special life circumstances is absent in a wide extent.