Discipline Management

Campus Information

LEVEL I OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES

Level I offenses are those offenses which are generally corrected under the direction of the teacher. Level I offenses are not limited to only those listed. Good judgment must be employed to assure an orderly environment. Other infractions that negatively affect the teaching-learning process may be included. Repeated violations shall result in a more severe response including movement to Level II.

STANDARD SCHOOL RULES

Follow the directions of the staff
Observe classroom courtesy (Respect others)
Bring necessary books and supplies to class
Participate in the objectives of classroom instruction (No disruptions)
Attend class on time
Follow classroom rules
No gum chewing allowed

LEVEL I OFFENSES

Parking lot infractions
Violation of posted/standard classroom rules
Violation of staff directive
Scuffling or running in the classroom or building (horseplay)
Dress Code Violations (fixable)
PDA-Public Display of Affection (minor)

CONSEQUENCES OF LEVEL I OFFENSES

Private discussion of behavior
Verbal correction
Counseling
Parent conference
Withdrawal of privileges
Movement of student to another seat
D-Hall (teacher-held)
Self Reflection

When the student fails to correct the inappropriate behavior after reasonable Level I consequences have been assigned, the staff may refer the students to the principal. The staff may refer a student immediately for severe disruptions.

LEVEL II OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES

LEVEL II offenses include persistent repetition of Level I offenses and other offenses in the classroom and on the campus that require administrator intervention. The disciplinary action will depend on the offense, previous actions and the seriousness of misbehavior.

LEVEL II OFFENSES

Continued violation of school rules
Lying
Cheating
Repeated Level I offenses
Cafeteria disturbance
Misbehavior at school sponsored events
Bus disturbance
Theft of another’s property of minor value up to $5.00 value
Minor damage to the property of others up to $5.00 value
Tobacco violation
Truancy
Dress code violation
Purposeful use of profane or abusive language
Leaving school grounds
Out of assigned areas on school property
Insubordination
Inappropriate remarks about or to another student
Violation of cell phone rules
Possession of prohibited items
PDA-Public Display Affection (major)

CONSEQUENCES OF LEVEL II OFFENSES

Corporal punishment- counts as an administrative D-Hall
Withdrawal of privileges
Parent conference
Restitution of damages
Administrative D-Hall
Removal to In School Suspension (ISS)
Removal to the alternative campus
Law enforcement referral
Counseling with school counselors

Continued misbehavior could result in the assignment of more severe discipline action, including permanent removal from classes. Serious offenses include but are not limited to those listed below. Persistent misbehavior shall be defined as two or more referrals from Level II.

LEVEL III OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES

LEVEL III OFFENSES

Theft exceeding $5.00
Vandalism of property in which damage exceeds $5.00
Fighting- hitting, kicking, biting (one or more students)
Bullying
Threatening or intimidating other individuals, purposefully agitating another
See Student Code of Conduct for listing of offenses requiring mandatory place in and Alternative Education Program (AEP)

CONSEQUENCES OF LEVEL III OFFENSES

In School Suspension (ISS)
Suspension from school for up to three (3) days
Assignment to the alternative campus (DAEP)
Corporal punishment for elementary students (Pre-K to 5) with parental consent

LEVEL IV OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES

LEVEL IV OFFENSES

Finding of incorrigible conduct
See Student Code of Conduct for listing of offenses requiring mandatory expulsion

CONSEQUENCES OF LEVEL IV OFFENSES

Expulsion
Long-term placement in DAEP

Students are permitted only three administrative D-Halls. Any subsequent offenses will result in ISS. D-Halls and ISS offenses do not have to be in any specific order. Punishment will be assigned appropriately for the misbehavior. Students may have an ISS assignment before having an administrative D-Hall if that is the appropriate punishment for the misbehavior. After three ISS sessions, students will be placed in DAEP for the next administrative level offense.