DISTRICT
DISCIPLINE CODE FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
A.
LEVEL I
Level I misbehaviors classified at this level
represent relatively minor infractions of established procedures which regulate
the orderly operation of the school and its educational process. The frequency of their occurrence shall
determine the appropriate disciplinary response and their reclassification at a
higher level.
Infractions:
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Littering
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Tardiness to school or class
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Failure to be prepared with class materials and supplies
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Failure to complete assignments, carry out teacher directions or
prepare for class
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Abuse of hall or lavatory privileges
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Careless or unauthorized use of school property or facilities
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Disruptive behavior in school, on campus, or on bus
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Loss of or damage to school property
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Unauthorized use of radios, tape recorders or electronic games in the
school building
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Being in unauthorized areas
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Use of inappropriate language
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Unauthorized playing with toys in the school building
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Throwing dirt, stones, snowballs or any other object than a playground
ball when permitted.
Procedures:
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Supervising staff member or observer immediately intervenes and applies
the most appropriate disciplinary option.
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In cases of repetitive misbehavior, the staff member shall communicate
with the principal and arrange for parental contact.
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Since the frequency of occurrence determines subsequent response to the
same infraction, a record of infractions, and the disciplinary response to each
may be kept for each student in the principal’s office.
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Referral to Social Worker/Counselor/Pupil Study Team
Disciplinary Options:
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Verbal reprimand – immediate adult counsel
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Seat change
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Parental contact
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Behavioral contract
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Strict supervised study
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Restriction of privileges
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Written apology
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Temporary removal from class
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School-community service
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Payment of damages
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Filing of a PINS petition
B.
Level II
This
level includes misbehaviors whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the
learning climate of the school and to affect seriously the student’s own
education. Infractions at this level
include Level I infractions committed by a student who continues or repeats the
infraction after being disciplined at Level I for that infraction. Teachers usually have made a home contact before
repeated Level I offenses are turned into Level II offenses. Because of their frequency or seriousness,
the principal assumes the major responsibility for corrective action.
Infractions:
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Unmodified Level I misbehavior
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Harassment
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Chronic misbehavior on school bus
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Use of profanity or obscenity
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Leaving classroom or school without permission or a legitimate reason
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Truancy
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Serious acts of defiance
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Forgery
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Cheating
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Bullying
Procedures:
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Referral to The teacher or observer reports the infraction or refers
the student to the principal for appropriate disciplinary action.
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The principal meets with the student and/or the teacher, determines the
most appropriate disciplinary response and then informs the teacher of the
action taken.
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The parent will be notified.
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The principal maintains a record of the offense and the disciplinary
action.
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social worker/Counselor/Pupil Study Team
Disciplinary Options:
§ Continuation of the more
stringent Level I options
§ Parental conference
§ Temporary withdrawal of
certain participation privileges in school activities
§ Temporary removal from class
§ Suspension of school bus
transportation
§ Temporary out-of-school
suspension
C.
Level III
These
acts are more serious because their consequences may have a lasting effect on
the individual or may pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the
school. While some might be considered
criminal acts, for the most part their remediation can be undertaken through
the disciplinary mechanism of the school.
However, in some cases law enforcement officials may have to be
contacted or notified and criminal charges may be filed when appropriate.
Infractions
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Continuation of Level II misbehavior
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Chronic truancy
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Stealing
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Assault
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Vandalism
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Possessing, using or being under the influence of unauthorized
substances (e.g. drugs, alcohol) on school property or at school functions
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Starting a fire in schoo
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Extortion of other students
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Tampering with the fire alarm or pulling false alarm
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Possession and/or use of fireworks
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Use of tobacco on school
property
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Providing, selling and use of illegal chemical substances and/or
alcohol on school property or at school sponsored activities.
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Bomb threat
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Possession of weapons on school property or at school-sponsored
activities.
Procedures:
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Continuation of the more stringent Level II options
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Parental conference
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Temporary withdrawal of certain participation privileges in school
activities
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Temporary removal from class
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Suspension of school bus transportation
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Temporary out-of-school suspension
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Police report filed