XS Rules

ICly, all students at Xavier's are expected to be familiar with the rules and follow them while they are living at and attending the school. OOCly, clearly, people break rules and we do not expect all characters to be studious and well-behaved at all times! Just keep in mind that they have teachers who are telepaths, and boarding schools are highly prone to a busily turning gossip mill. There are things that are easy to get away with and things that are likely to be discovered; don't be surprised if your char's frequent class-skipping or curfew-breaking or bullying lands them in hot water with the school administration.

Major Infractions

Major infractions will result in more severe disciplinary action. Choosing to remain present while violations of any school policies are occurring may also result in disciplinary action.

• A large part of Xavier's safety lies in its discretion. Under no circumstances should information about the school's mutant status or the X-Men or the mutations of anyone associated with the school be divulged. If students believe they have found other children who would benefit from schooling at Xavier's, they should bring this to faculty attention rather than extending any sort of information or invitation themselves.

• Violence of any sort is prohibited at Xavier's.

• Hazing or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated at Xavier's. Hazing is defined as harassing, intimidating, bullying, or coercing another student with the purpose or result of embarrassment, disturbance, or humiliation. Bullying or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Leaving school grounds without permission. All students must sign out with and be cleared by the faculty member on-duty before leaving school grounds at any time. There is no requirement for a chaperone when leaving campus under normal circumstances. However, if there is a crisis students must be attended by a faculty chaperone or a guardian.

• Purchasing, possessing, using, or distributing any illicit or illegal drug, any prescription drug in a manner inconsistent with the instructions of the prescribing physician, or legal over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than legitimate medical treatment.

• Purchasing, possessing, drinking or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

• Dishonest acts of any kind, including cheating, plagiarizing, and other forms of academic dishonesty.

• Xavier's is a safe location for mutants to live and explore their powers free of the judgement and hostility encountered in the rest of the world. Students are encouraged to train and practice and explore responsible use of their powers while at the school. Use of mutant powers in malicious or destructive manners, whether towards persons, creatures, or property, is never acceptable and will be dealt with strictly.

• ALL out of school visitors, including family members, must be cleared by a faculty member and signed in with security while they are on school grounds.

Additional Policies

• Students are not permitted to possess weapons or firearms of any sort, including BB guns. Permitted use of weapons during athletic activities and training sessions is allowed only under the supervision of a faculty member.

• Gambling for money is prohibited.

• Students are required to attend all their scheduled appointments punctually, including classes, assemblies, athletic sessions, or meetings with their adviser. Students who are ill and unable to attend their appointments must report to the medical bay; only Health Services staff may excuse students for medical purposes. Students with other schedule conflicts must receive a note, in writing, from a faculty member excusing them from their school duties.

• All Xavier's students are issued a cellphone for emergency use. Students leaving school grounds must bring their school-issued cell phone with them at all times. Xavier's cellphones come with a 'panic button' that alerts the school if students find themselves in trouble. Students are expected to utilize this if they are in danger: casual misuse of the panic button outside of emergencies will result in disciplinary action.

• All students are allowed access to the equipment in the computer lab and, for those with their own computers, internet connections are available in all dorms and wireless internet throughout the school grounds. All students utilizing school technology resources must comply with the acceptable use policy at all times. (Typical regulations about responsible use, prohibiting fraud, pirating, account sharing, malicious hacking, any illegal activities.)

• Sunday through Thursday, students under the age of 16 are required to be on school grounds by 8 p.m. and in the mansion building by 10:30 p.m. Students over the age of 16 are required to be on school grounds by 9 p.m. and in the mansion building by midnight. On Friday and Saturday nights, students over the age of 16 have no curfew but are still required to follow appropriate sign-out/permission procedures at all times. For students under the age of 16, Friday and Saturday night curfew is extended; students are required to be on campus by midnight, with no requirement to stay in the building. After curfew, students may not leave again before 5 a.m.

• There is no formal dress code at Xavier's; students are expected to exercise good judgement in the appropriateness of their attire, both in terms of offensiveness and of modesty. Students must change if requested to by a faculty member.

• Students are not permitted in Cerebro at any time. Students are not permitted anywhere on the second basement level without a faculty escort.

• Students possessing a valid driver's license are allowed to keep one personal vehicle in the school garage, if they first obtain the written permission from the faculty.

Dormitory Rules

• Dormitories have quiet hours to allow students to sleep and study: any period of the day when classes are in session, and after 10 p.m. every night except Fridays and Saturdays.

• No out-of-school visitors will be allowed on the dormitory floor after 10 p.m. Approved visitors staying overnight at Xavier's will be given a room in the guest wing.

• Students may only be in their OWN dormitories after curfew. Exceptions may be made only by faculty and RAs.

• Open flames are not allowed in student dorms, to include candles, matches, incense, lighters, or uses of mutant powers that produce flames. Highly flammable materials may not be stored or used in student dorms. Students may not tamper with smoke detectors or fire alarm systems.

• Student rooms are required to be kept neat and orderly. Inspections for cleanliness will occur on a regular basis; inspection beyond simple observation is considered a room search and will not occur without dean approval.

• Pets are permitted to students only with faculty approval. Approved pets are the responsibility of the student to care for and oversee. Approval may be revoked for considerations of hygiene, student safety, and animal welfare.