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Student Discipline Procedures

Table of Contents

The following is a list of infractions, followed by their definitions and disciplinary actions. We shall attempt to use examples of any of the listed behaviors as teaching moments. Our goal is not to penalize, but rather to encourage good behavior, work habits and moral values.

Definitions

Loss of Privilege – Loss of physical education time, removal from classroom activities, ineligibility for field trip participation, or other loss of privilege as agreed between core teacher and authorized directing staff member.

In-School Suspension – Removal from class and requirement to work in the office for duration of in-school suspension. Grades issued in classroom during in-school suspension may be zeroes, depending on infraction.

Suspension – Removal from school for 1-10 days, as decided by an authorized directing staff member and the board of directors.

Expulsion – Removal from school for the remainder of the semester or permanently, as decided by an authorized directing staff member and the board of directors.

Cheating

The act of fraudulently obtaining information on school examinations or assignments from other students or other sources

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Grade of zero on assignment, parent notification, in-school suspension to complete assignment
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Grade of zero on assignment, parent notification, letter grade drop in course
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Course failure for quarter, parent notification, possible suspension or expulsion

Class Disruption

The repeated involvement in behavior which disrupts the educational process

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Coercion or "Bullying"

The act of forcing another person to act or think in a given manner by pressure, threats, or intimidation. See also: Bully Policies.

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Destruction of Property

The act of willful destruction or defacement of property belonging to others

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent notification
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent notification, loss of privelege
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Disorderly Conduct

Conduct which is not in the best interests of the school environment

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Disrespect

The insulting or name-calling (verbal or written) of any member of the school staff or student body

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Failure to Work / Failure to Submit Work

The repeated failure or refusal to submit work or participate in classroom activities

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Fighting

The act of involving hostile body contact in or on school property or at any school-sponsored event

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege, possible suspension or expulsion
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension, possible suspension or expulsion
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Forgery

The act of falsely using, in writing the name of another person, or falsifying grades or any other data on school forms

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Grade of zero on assignment, parent notification, in-school suspension to complete assignment
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Grade of zero on assignment, parent notification, letter grade drop in course
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Course failure for quarter, parent notification, possible suspension or expulsion

Harrassment

Repetitive behavior, intended to disturb or upset

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Improper Dress

Refer to “Dress Code”

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Uniform correction, parent notification, unexcused absence until correction has occurred
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Suspension or expulsion

Insubordination

The willful failure to respond to and/or complete a reasonable request by authorized school personnel

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Obscenity / Profanity

The act of using or displaying obscene or profane language in verbal or written form, or in pictures, caricatures, or obscene gestures

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Possessing Weapons

The act of possessing, using or threatening to use, on school property or at any school-sponsored event, any weapon or instrument capable of inflicting bodily harm…Weapons include firearms, ammunition, knives, or any item which may be used as a weapon.

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent notification, notification of law enforcement, suspension or expulsion
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Expulsion
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Expulsion

Substance Abuse

The possession, use, distribution, purchase, being under the influence of, or sale of any alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, look-alike drug, drug paraphernalia, or any illicit drug without a medical prescription

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Expulsion
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Expulsion

Suspected Substance Abuse

The suspicion of the use of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance, due to irregular student behavior

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent meeting, mandatory drug test
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Expulsion
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Expulsion

Theft

The act of taking or acquiring the property of others without their consent

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent notification
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Restitution, written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Tobacco

The use of tobacco products by students (or the carrying of such products) during the school day in school buildings, on school property, or at any school-sponsored event

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Parent meeting, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Truancy or Frequent Tardiness

The act or habit of staying away from school without permission

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Parent notification … all rules of unexcused absence apply
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Parent meeting, all rules of absence apply
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion

Verbal Abuse

The act of verbally, or by gesture, threatening the well-being, health, or safety of any person at school

  • FIRST INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, loss of privilege
  • SECOND INFRACTION — Written apology, parent notification, in-school suspension
  • THIRD INFRACTION — Written apology, parent meeting, possible suspension or expulsion