The Principal reserves the right to suspend a student and/or recommend expulsion for any misbehavior that constitutes a major interference with school purposes, whether that misbehavior is listed below or not. Furthermore, it will be the sole responsibility of the Principal to categorize all misbehavior referred to him for disciplinary action.
| BS | Bus Suspension | DET | Detention | LP | Loss of Privileges |
| CRL | Credit Loss | E | Failing Grade | OSS | Out of School Suspension |
| DEP | Enroll in and attend a drug education program | ISS | In School Suspension | RE | Recommend Expulsion |
| RST | Restitution |
BEHAVIOR |
1st OFFENSE | 2nd OFFENSE | 3rd OFFENSE | 4th OFFENSE |
| Use of drugs; possession, distribution, sale, use* | OSS (? days) DEP |
RE |
RE | RE |
| Use of tobacco: possession, use | OSS (1 days) | OSS (3 days) | OSS (5 days) | RE |
| Disorder/demonstration | ISS (1-3 days) | ISS (3-5 days) | OSS (7days) | RE |
| Possession of weapons or explosives | RE | |||
| Use of an object as a weapon | RE | |||
| Purposely setting a fire | RST/OSS (10 days) | RE | RE | RE |
| Physically assaulting or verbally threatening a staff person, student, or other person | OSS (3-5 days) | OSS (10 days) | RE | RE |
| Extortion* | OSS (3 days) | OSS (10 days) | RE | RE |
| Cheating--Test | E/ISS ( 1 day) | E/ISS (3 days) | E/ISS (5 days) | CRL |
| Falsification of schoolwork, Identification and/or forgery | E/ISS ( 1 day) | E/ISS (3 days) | E/ISS (5 days) | RE/CRL |
| Setting false alarms/false reports* | OSS (3 days) | OSS (10 days) | RE | RE |
| Trespassing | ISS (1 day) | OSS (1 day) | OSS (5 days) | RE |
| Theft | RST/OSS (3 days) | RST/OSS (5 days) | RST/OSS (7 days) | RE |
| Insubordination/disrespect | ISS (1 day) | OSS (3 days) | OSS (5 days) | RE |
| Damaging property* | RST/DET (3 Hours) | RST/OSS (1 day) | RST/OSS (5 days) | RE |
| Truancy (skipping) | ISS (1 day) | OSS (1 day) | OSS (3 days) LP | RE |
| Unauthorized use of school or private property | ISS (1 day) | ISS (3 days) | ISS (5 days) | RE |
| Refusing to accept discipline | OSS (3 days) | OSS (5 days) | RE | |
| Aiding and abetting | ||||
| Engaging in displays of affection | Warning | DET (1 hour) | ISS (1 day) | ISS (3 days) |
| Possession of electronic equipment | DET (1 hour) Confiscation |
DET (2 hours) Confiscation |
OSS (1 day) | OSS (3 days) |
| Violation of bus rules | DET (1-5 hours) | BS (2 days) | BS (5 days) | BS (10 days) |
| Disruption of the education process | OSS (1-3 days) | OSS (3-5 days) | OSS (10 days) | RE |
| Harassment | OSS (3 days) | OSS (5 days) | OSS (7 days) | RE |
| Violation of Closed Campus Policy | DT | OSS (1Day) | OSS (3 days) | OSS (5days) |
* The disciplinary consequences may start at a higher step on the scale, depending upon the degree of misbehavior in this classification.
The Board of Education has adopted a Student Discipline Code. The code includes the types of misconduct that will subject a student to disciplinary action. The Board has also adopted the list of behaviors and the terms contained in the list.
It is the school staff's responsibility to provide a safe and orderly learning environment. History has shown that certain student actions are not compatible with the words "safe" and "orderly". Discipline is within the sound discretion of the School's staff and administration. Due process ensures that disciplinary action is imposed only after review of the facts and/or special circumstances of the situation.
The chart provides a list of major areas that could result in disciplinary action. An explanation of each behavior and possible consequence follows the list. The absence of a behavior or any specific action from the list does not mean that such conduct does not violate the discipline code or cannot be punished.
Student Discipline Code
1. The school has a "Drug Free Zone" within the school boundaries as well as at any school activity and transportation. This means that - sale, distribution, possession, or use of drugs, alcohol, fake drugs, steroids, inhalants, or look alike drugs is prohibited. This includes non-alcoholic beers and wines, steroids, and the like.
2. Student Disorder/Demonstration - Students will not be denied their rights to freedom of expression, but the expression may not infringe on the rights of others. Disruption of any school activity will not be allowed. I a student (or students) feels there is a need to organize some form of demonstration, he/she is encouraged to contact the Principal to discuss the proper way to plan such an activity.
3. Possession of a Weapon - A weapon includes conventional objects like guns, pellet guns, knives, explosives or club type implements. It may also include any toy that is presented as a real weapon or an object converted from its original use of an object used to threaten or injure another. This includes, but is not limited to padlocks, pens, pencils, chains, jewelry, and so on. Criminal charges may be filed for this violation. Possession of a weapon will subject a student to expulsion.
4. Extortion - A threat, intimidation, force or deception to take or receive something from someone else.
5. Trespassing - Although schools are public facilities, law does allow the school to restrict access on school property. If a student has been removed, suspended, or expelled, the student is no allowed on school property without authorization of the Principal.
6. Aiding and Abetting - If a student assists another student in violating any school rule, they will be disciplined and may be subject to suspension or expulsion.
7. Possession of Electronic Equipment - Electronic equipment necessary in school is supplied by the school. Students are not allowed to bring headsets, radios, "boom boxes", portable tv's, pagers, cellular phones, and the like without permission of the Principal. The property will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken.
8. Disruption of the Educational Process - Actions or manner of dress that interfere with school activities and disrupt the educational process are unacceptable.
9. Harassment - The harassment of other students or members of staff, or any other individuals is not permitted. Harassment could result in suspension or expulsion from school.
10. Our high school is now a closed campus setting. Once you enter the building for the start of the school day, you may not leave the building for any reason except those listed here.
Appointments off school ground (follow sign out/sign in procedure)
Scheduled classes or work experience off our campus (follow sign out/sign in procedure)
Field trips scheduled by teachers
Permission expressly granted by administrators
Students are reminded that, once you enter the building after disembarking school busses, there will be no loitering outside of the building. Doors used as bus drop entrances will be locked after the last bus arrives. Students who drive vehicles to and from school will use the front main entrance to the high school. You are to follow guidelines as printed for students who drive vehicles to school.
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Revised:
07 May 2007 12:43:25 -0400.