DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK
Please remember that a student’s school day begins when the child leaves the home for his bus and does not end until he/she arrives back at his or her doorstep. Due to the possible serious consequences of certain acts, expulsion or suspension could be recommended on the first or subsequent offenses. No handbook can be expected to list each and every offense, which may result in the use of disciplinary action. In such cases, the Hancock School Place School Board has given the “Elementary Principal the right to exceed normal discipline recommendations if the situation merits such actions,” to insure the effective and orderly operations of the school. (See revised statutes of State of Missouri, Section 167.161)
In order to maintain a safe, orderly environment for all who are citizens of Hancock Place Elementary School, high expectations regarding behavior have been established. We expect our students to:
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Ready to Learn
These three basic rules provide guidelines for all situations in all locations – the bus, the halls, restrooms, on the playground, in the classroom and wherever our students may be. Classroom teachers clearly establish expectations for their students and communicate frequently with parents regarding these expectations.
We need your help and support in order to maintain the highest standards of behavior in operating the kind of orderly school in which we can all be proud. The main purpose of any elementary school is to provide the educational environment in which all students have quality time to learn. Therefore, rules and regulations have been established based upon state laws and Hancock Place School District procedures.
I. STATE LAW 160.26
“The local Board of Education of each School District shall establish a policy of discipline.”
STATE LAW 167.161
“The school board of any district after notice to parents or other having custodial care and a hearing upon charges preferred, may suspend or expel a pupil for conduct which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the school or which tends to impair the morale or good conduct of the pupils.”
STATE LAW 167.171
“The school board in any district, by general rule and for the causes provided in section 167.161 may authorize the summary suspension of pupils by principals of the schools for not to exceed ten days and by the superintendent of the schools for not to exceed ninety school days.”
STATE LAW 171.011
“The school board of each school district in the state may … make all needful rules and regulations for the organizations, grading and government of the school district. . . .”
II. HANCOCK PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES
“The school board retains full legislative and judicial authority over the school in accordance with these policies and regulations and the expressed will of the electorate, but delegates all executive supervisory and instructional authority to its employees as herein after specified . . .”
“The principal is responsible for the building placed under his/her supervision . .”
“The school principal shall have complete freedom to handle student discipline problems as he/she sees fit providing that the principal does not act contrary to district school policies or state laws. ..”
Most Hancock Place Elementary students conduct themselves in a way that exhibits respect, responsibility and ready to learn. It is understood that consequences for inappropriate behavior exist for a minority of children and for the safety, welfare and benefit of the entire Hancock student body. Please understand that Hancock Elementary may have consequences for any inappropriate behavior from the time a child leaves their doorstep until they reach our doorstep and vice versa.
In those cases, situations or because of the possible serious consequences of certain acts not covered by the following list, state laws and the Hancock Board of Education has given the principal the authority and judgmental discretion to suspend or even recommend expulsion of the first or subsequent offense or any other actions the principal deems necessary to insure the safe, effective and orderly operation of the Hancock Place Elementary School. Therefore, we are establishing the following guidelines for Hancock Place Elementary School. Please read and discuss these rules with your children.
Administration takes unique student needs into account when assigning consequences. Final decisions about consequences are at the discretion of the administration.
Teachers are to contact parents for all misconduct recurring reports prior to referral to the office and make note of this on the STUDENT MISCONDUCT FORM.
· ASD refers to After-School-Detention, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
· ISS refers to In School Suspension. Students receiving ISS may or may not be allowed to retain bus privileges while serving days in ISS.
· OSS refers to Out Of School Suspension
ASD refers to after-school-detention (3:15-4:00 p.m.). Students may be assigned ASD by teachers or administration for academic or behavior issues. In addition to these consequences, parents may be asked to come observe their child as they participate in their daily routine.
The purpose of In School Suspension is to provide sufficient interventions to guide the students in making better choices in the learning environment. It is the intent of Hancock Elementary to provide students with problem solving and social skills that will prevent repeated occurrences from happening. The teachers will work with students in and out of the classroom to help them gain the skills to make better choices. It is the goal of Hancock Elementary to utilize the teachers and our counselors before a referral is made to the principal. While we will make an effort to reduce office referrals and keep students in their primary learning environment, there are certain acts that require the attention of a building administrator.
A. Disciplinary Procedures A.Alcohol and Controlled Substance Possession Usage
The possession, use, sale or transfer of illegal and/or mind-altering drugs or drug paraphernalia, including school, on school property or at a school function, is not permitted. Any student under the influence of an illegal and/or mind-altering drug shall not be permitted on school property or to attend a school function. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school. The district will also take appropriate legal action.
The school district accepts the responsibility, along with the parent, that in order to be successful in preventing young people from doing very serious harm to themselves, a program of cooperation and mutual concern must be maintained between the school and home. Accepted and established procedures will be followed on drug and alcohol abuse cases. The procedures used by the district will initially be directed at a rehabilitation center. The district, through its representative, will provide information about services that may be secured for the student.
The counseling program will pursue a positive, helpful position in dealing with the problem. The district will assist in securing the necessary therapy and parent cooperation. A current list of resources that provide therapy and counseling services will be maintained in each counseling center or the principal’s office. The school district counselors will be responsible for seeing that this information remains current.
The counselor will also serve as the liaison with any program that is treating the abuse problem of a student. The counselor will be in contact with the treatment center and provide assistance as deemed appropriate.
Consequence may include: 10 days OSS, referral to Superintendent, and SRO
B. Arson
Arson is defined as starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.
Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS and possible referral to Superintendent, restitution if appropriate.
C. Assault
Hitting, striking and/or attempting to cause injury to another person; placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring another person. Consequence may include: 1-10 days ISS, or OSS, possible referral to SRO, Principal or Superintendent.
D. Assault of a Staff Member
Hitting, striking, and/ or attempting to cause injury to staff member; placing a staff member in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring a staff member.
Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, parent conference, possible referral to Superintendent.
E. Bullying
Repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students, perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to:
Physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, and exclusion from a peer group, or harassment via social media such as MySpace or Facebook
Consequence may include 1-10 days ISS, OSS, referral to Counselor
F. Bus Behavior District-wide procedures
LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS
· Be seated when the bus is moving
· Do not exit the bus once you have boarded
· Always share seats with others
· Speak quietly at all times
· Do not speak in a way that teases, hurts, offends or harasses others
· Keep the bus clean
· Do not eat or drink on the bus without the permission of the driver
· Follow the bus driver’s directions as soon as they are issued without any instances of insubordination
· Keep hands, head and feet inside the bus
· Boarding and exiting the bus at unauthorized stops without prior approval
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL I misbehavior (Repeated offenses of Level I behaviors will be handed down Level II consequences)Parental notification and one or more of the following:
· Warning
· Assigned seat
· One to three day after school detention
LEVEL II BEHAVIORS
· Keep hands, head and feet inside the bus
· Do not throw any object on the bus or out of the bus
· Do nothing to threaten the safety of others on or off the bus
· Do not vandalize the bus or anyone’s personal property
· Do not hit, punch, kick, or physically assault another student
· Do not act in a disrespectful or defiant manner toward the bus driver
· Do not use sexually explicit, inappropriate, or derogatory language or obscene gestures
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL II misbehavior or CONTINUED LEVEL I misbehaviors:
Parental notification and one or more of the following:
· Multiple days of after school detention
· One to five day bus suspension
· One to five day school suspension
· One to five days of ISS
· Behavior Contract
Level III Behaviors
Possession or use of the following:
· Weapons
· Matches or lighter
· Controlled substance including drugs, alcohol and tobacco
· Threaten or strike the bus driver
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL III misbehavior or CONTINUED LEVEL II misbehaviors
Parental notification and one or more of the following:
·One to ten day or longer bus suspension
·One to ten day school suspension
·Expulsion hearing in front of the school board
·Contact with police/school SRO
·Loss of bus privileges/service
·Referral to superintendent
G. Cellular Phones/Pagers/ IPODS/ Headphones/ Handheld Games
These are prohibited and considered contraband and will be confiscated until parent picks up property in the office. Administration is not required to conduct investigation into lost or stolen items that are prohibited and considered contraband.
H. Controlled Substance
a. Possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any over-the-counter drug or herbal product.
First Offense: 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent.
b. Possession of or attendance while under the influence of or soon after consuming any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.
First Offense: 1- 10 days OSS, possible referral to superintendent.
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent.
c. Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drug defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.
First Offense: 1-10 days OSS, possible referral to superintendent.
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent
I. Destruction of School Property
Our school and school equipment is public property of which we are very proud. Willfully damaging or destroying this property is cause for immediate disciplinary actions. According to district policy, students found guilty of destroying or damaging any portion of the school or school property will be expected to pay for the damages. The principal will notify the parents in such instances. Students will also receive disciplinary action regarding the incident. If a student accidentally causes damage, they report it to their teacher immediately, so that the damage is not misconstrued as vandalism.
J. Dishonesty
Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.
Consequences may include: Nullification of the forged document, ASD, or ISS, referral to the counselor
K. Disparaging or Demeaning Language
Use of words or actions, verbal, written or symbolic meant to harass or injure another person; i.e. threats of violence or defamation of person’s race, religion, gender or ethnic origin (constitutionally protected speech will not be punished). Consequences may include: 1-10 days ASD, ISS, or OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent.
L. Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech
Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person and that is rude, vulgar, defiant, in violation of district policy or considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. Consequences may include: 1-10 days ASD, ISS or OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent
M. False Reports of an Emergency Nature
It is against federal law to tamper with emergency equipment, set off false alarms, make false reports, communicate a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing, disrupting or causing the evacuation or closure of school property. Consequence may include: Restitution, parent conference, referral to SRO, possible referral to the superintendent
N. Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension
All students who are suspended or expelled are prohibited from school property for any reason unless permission is given by the superintendent or building administration. Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, possible referral to building principal and/or SRO
O. Fighting
Fighting is defined as mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or physically. A fight that occurs to and from school, depending on circumstances may receive the same consequences as a fight in school. Consequence may include: Parent Conference, or 1-10 days OSS/ISS, meeting with the building principal, possible referral to SRO and the superintendent.
P. Fireworks / Lighter/ Matches/ Possession or Usage
This includes snaps and poppers. Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
Q. Horseplay, Disagreements, Play Fighting Wrestling, play fighting, pushing, kicking or hitting that could result in physical injury.
Consequence may include: Warning, ASD, ISS, 1-10 days OSS, Parent Conference
R. Inappropriate Dress When, in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process, or constitutes a threat to health and safety.
Consequence may include: Warning and modification of dress, ASD
S. Insubordination Willful disobedience at a directive.
Consequence may include: ASD or ISS, 1-10 days ISS/OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent.
T. Sexual Harassment Lewd or inappropriate touching or remarks of a lewd, inappropriate, or sexually suggestive nature.
Consequence may include: ISS, 1-10 days OSS, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
U. Smoking / Non-smoking and possession
Consequence may include: 1-10 days out of school suspension, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
V. Stealing, Robbery, Extortion Minor Offense Consequence: Particularly in primary grades such as paper, pencils, candy, etc. teacher will contact parents. If thefts persist- referral to principal.
Major Offense Consequence may include: ISS or 1-10 days OSS, depending on value and type of item stolen, OSS pending a parent conference with the superintendent. In addition, restitution in full, referral to Superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
W. Defined as a student not being in his/her classroom at the start of school. Tardiness will be documented on a semester basis. Excessive tardiness can be defined as educational neglect by the parent. Educational Neglect will be reported to Division of Family Services. Consequence may include: ASD, possible parent conference with principal.
X. Technology Misconduct
Damage to school property related to technology.
Students will be responsible for replacing or repairing equipment to original condition. Students will be unable to use computers until
money is paid.
Up to $100: 45 days suspension from technology privileges and office referral
Up to $250: 90 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to office
Up to $500: 135 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to the office and School Resource Officer
$500 or more: 180 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to office and School Resource Officer
Gum chewing while using or around technology.
1st offense: referral to office for 9th hour and no computer use for 2 weeks
2nd offense: referral to office for ISS and no computer for 20 days
Horseplay- any unnecessary action that can be harmful or disruptive in a school setting where technology is present.
1st offense: 5 days suspension from technology privileges and a 9th hour
2nd offense: 20 days suspension from technology privileges and ISS for one day
Subsequent Offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Inappropriate searches (Out of Bounds) -any search or website not approved by teacher.
1st offense (per teacher): redirection by teacher (discretion will be used)
2nd offense: technology suspension at teacher’s discretion, office referral and 9th hour
Subsequent offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Pornographic searches
1st offense: 20 school days suspension from technology privileges and 5 days 0SS and 5 days ISS
2nd offense- Remainder of school year suspension from technology privileges and 10 days OSS along with superintendent referral and a parent
conference before you return)
Subsequent offenses: 10 days OSS and referral to Superintendent.
Printing materials unrelated to class without permission
1st offense: 2 day suspension from technology privileges (at teacher’s discretion)
2nd offense: 1 week suspension from technology privileges and 9th hour
Subsequent offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Using proxies (intentionally trying to access blocked material) not related to pornographic material.
1st offense- 20 school days suspension from technology privileges and 3 days ISS
2nd offense- 90 school days suspension from technology privileges and 3 days OSS (parent conference before you return)
Subsequent offenses: 10 days OSS and referral to Superintendent.
*If a student is suspended from technology privileges he/she will be required to complete the assignment outside of school or an alternative assignment.
Y. Threat
An expression of intent to do serious bodily injury to another person.
Consequence may include: Student will be suspended pending parent conference with building principal. Possible referral to SRO and Superintendent.
Z. Truancy Defined as not coming to school, leaving the school premises during school hours without permission, not reporting to class or leaving class without permission. Consequence may include: ASD, repeated offenses will result in ISS and will be reported to the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline for educational neglect.
AA. Vulgarity Inflammatory comments, obscene gestures, or behavior made by a student on school property or while at school functions. Consequence may include: 1-7 days ISS or OSS
AB. Weapon Possession
Any instrument or device used to cause physical injury to another student. Consequence may include: 1-10 days out of school, referral to superintendent and SRO. When appropriate, referral to Board of Education.
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Please remember that a student’s school day begins when the child leaves the home for his bus and does not end until he/she arrives back at his or her doorstep. Due to the possible serious consequences of certain acts, expulsion or suspension could be recommended on the first or subsequent offenses. No handbook can be expected to list each and every offense, which may result in the use of disciplinary action. In such cases, the Hancock School Place School Board has given the “Elementary Principal the right to exceed normal discipline recommendations if the situation merits such actions,” to insure the effective and orderly operations of the school. (See revised statutes of State of Missouri, Section 167.161)
In order to maintain a safe, orderly environment for all who are citizens of Hancock Place Elementary School, high expectations regarding behavior have been established. We expect our students to:
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Ready to Learn
These three basic rules provide guidelines for all situations in all locations – the bus, the halls, restrooms, on the playground, in the classroom and wherever our students may be. Classroom teachers clearly establish expectations for their students and communicate frequently with parents regarding these expectations.
We need your help and support in order to maintain the highest standards of behavior in operating the kind of orderly school in which we can all be proud. The main purpose of any elementary school is to provide the educational environment in which all students have quality time to learn. Therefore, rules and regulations have been established based upon state laws and Hancock Place School District procedures.
I. STATE LAW 160.26
“The local Board of Education of each School District shall establish a policy of discipline.”
STATE LAW 167.161
“The school board of any district after notice to parents or other having custodial care and a hearing upon charges preferred, may suspend or expel a pupil for conduct which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the school or which tends to impair the morale or good conduct of the pupils.”
STATE LAW 167.171
“The school board in any district, by general rule and for the causes provided in section 167.161 may authorize the summary suspension of pupils by principals of the schools for not to exceed ten days and by the superintendent of the schools for not to exceed ninety school days.”
STATE LAW 171.011
“The school board of each school district in the state may … make all needful rules and regulations for the organizations, grading and government of the school district. . . .”
II. HANCOCK PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES
“The school board retains full legislative and judicial authority over the school in accordance with these policies and regulations and the expressed will of the electorate, but delegates all executive supervisory and instructional authority to its employees as herein after specified . . .”
“The principal is responsible for the building placed under his/her supervision . .”
“The school principal shall have complete freedom to handle student discipline problems as he/she sees fit providing that the principal does not act contrary to district school policies or state laws. ..”
Most Hancock Place Elementary students conduct themselves in a way that exhibits respect, responsibility and ready to learn. It is understood that consequences for inappropriate behavior exist for a minority of children and for the safety, welfare and benefit of the entire Hancock student body. Please understand that Hancock Elementary may have consequences for any inappropriate behavior from the time a child leaves their doorstep until they reach our doorstep and vice versa.
In those cases, situations or because of the possible serious consequences of certain acts not covered by the following list, state laws and the Hancock Board of Education has given the principal the authority and judgmental discretion to suspend or even recommend expulsion of the first or subsequent offense or any other actions the principal deems necessary to insure the safe, effective and orderly operation of the Hancock Place Elementary School. Therefore, we are establishing the following guidelines for Hancock Place Elementary School. Please read and discuss these rules with your children.
Administration takes unique student needs into account when assigning consequences. Final decisions about consequences are at the discretion of the administration.
Teachers are to contact parents for all misconduct recurring reports prior to referral to the office and make note of this on the STUDENT MISCONDUCT FORM.
· ASD refers to After-School-Detention, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
· ISS refers to In School Suspension. Students receiving ISS may or may not be allowed to retain bus privileges while serving days in ISS.
· OSS refers to Out Of School Suspension
ASD refers to after-school-detention (3:15-4:00 p.m.). Students may be assigned ASD by teachers or administration for academic or behavior issues. In addition to these consequences, parents may be asked to come observe their child as they participate in their daily routine.
The purpose of In School Suspension is to provide sufficient interventions to guide the students in making better choices in the learning environment. It is the intent of Hancock Elementary to provide students with problem solving and social skills that will prevent repeated occurrences from happening. The teachers will work with students in and out of the classroom to help them gain the skills to make better choices. It is the goal of Hancock Elementary to utilize the teachers and our counselors before a referral is made to the principal. While we will make an effort to reduce office referrals and keep students in their primary learning environment, there are certain acts that require the attention of a building administrator.
A. Disciplinary Procedures A.Alcohol and Controlled Substance Possession Usage
The possession, use, sale or transfer of illegal and/or mind-altering drugs or drug paraphernalia, including school, on school property or at a school function, is not permitted. Any student under the influence of an illegal and/or mind-altering drug shall not be permitted on school property or to attend a school function. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school. The district will also take appropriate legal action.
The school district accepts the responsibility, along with the parent, that in order to be successful in preventing young people from doing very serious harm to themselves, a program of cooperation and mutual concern must be maintained between the school and home. Accepted and established procedures will be followed on drug and alcohol abuse cases. The procedures used by the district will initially be directed at a rehabilitation center. The district, through its representative, will provide information about services that may be secured for the student.
The counseling program will pursue a positive, helpful position in dealing with the problem. The district will assist in securing the necessary therapy and parent cooperation. A current list of resources that provide therapy and counseling services will be maintained in each counseling center or the principal’s office. The school district counselors will be responsible for seeing that this information remains current.
The counselor will also serve as the liaison with any program that is treating the abuse problem of a student. The counselor will be in contact with the treatment center and provide assistance as deemed appropriate.
Consequence may include: 10 days OSS, referral to Superintendent, and SRO
B. Arson
Arson is defined as starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.
Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS and possible referral to Superintendent, restitution if appropriate.
C. Assault
Hitting, striking and/or attempting to cause injury to another person; placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring another person. Consequence may include: 1-10 days ISS, or OSS, possible referral to SRO, Principal or Superintendent.
D. Assault of a Staff Member
Hitting, striking, and/ or attempting to cause injury to staff member; placing a staff member in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring a staff member.
Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, parent conference, possible referral to Superintendent.
E. Bullying
Repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students, perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to:
Physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, and exclusion from a peer group, or harassment via social media such as MySpace or Facebook
Consequence may include 1-10 days ISS, OSS, referral to Counselor
F. Bus Behavior District-wide procedures
LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS
· Be seated when the bus is moving
· Do not exit the bus once you have boarded
· Always share seats with others
· Speak quietly at all times
· Do not speak in a way that teases, hurts, offends or harasses others
· Keep the bus clean
· Do not eat or drink on the bus without the permission of the driver
· Follow the bus driver’s directions as soon as they are issued without any instances of insubordination
· Keep hands, head and feet inside the bus
· Boarding and exiting the bus at unauthorized stops without prior approval
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL I misbehavior (Repeated offenses of Level I behaviors will be handed down Level II consequences)Parental notification and one or more of the following:
· Warning
· Assigned seat
· One to three day after school detention
LEVEL II BEHAVIORS
· Keep hands, head and feet inside the bus
· Do not throw any object on the bus or out of the bus
· Do nothing to threaten the safety of others on or off the bus
· Do not vandalize the bus or anyone’s personal property
· Do not hit, punch, kick, or physically assault another student
· Do not act in a disrespectful or defiant manner toward the bus driver
· Do not use sexually explicit, inappropriate, or derogatory language or obscene gestures
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL II misbehavior or CONTINUED LEVEL I misbehaviors:
Parental notification and one or more of the following:
· Multiple days of after school detention
· One to five day bus suspension
· One to five day school suspension
· One to five days of ISS
· Behavior Contract
Level III Behaviors
Possession or use of the following:
· Weapons
· Matches or lighter
· Controlled substance including drugs, alcohol and tobacco
· Threaten or strike the bus driver
CONSEQUENCES of LEVEL III misbehavior or CONTINUED LEVEL II misbehaviors
Parental notification and one or more of the following:
·One to ten day or longer bus suspension
·One to ten day school suspension
·Expulsion hearing in front of the school board
·Contact with police/school SRO
·Loss of bus privileges/service
·Referral to superintendent
G. Cellular Phones/Pagers/ IPODS/ Headphones/ Handheld Games
These are prohibited and considered contraband and will be confiscated until parent picks up property in the office. Administration is not required to conduct investigation into lost or stolen items that are prohibited and considered contraband.
H. Controlled Substance
a. Possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any over-the-counter drug or herbal product.
First Offense: 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent.
b. Possession of or attendance while under the influence of or soon after consuming any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.
First Offense: 1- 10 days OSS, possible referral to superintendent.
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent.
c. Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drug defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.
First Offense: 1-10 days OSS, possible referral to superintendent.
Subsequent Offense: 10 days OSS and referral to superintendent
I. Destruction of School Property
Our school and school equipment is public property of which we are very proud. Willfully damaging or destroying this property is cause for immediate disciplinary actions. According to district policy, students found guilty of destroying or damaging any portion of the school or school property will be expected to pay for the damages. The principal will notify the parents in such instances. Students will also receive disciplinary action regarding the incident. If a student accidentally causes damage, they report it to their teacher immediately, so that the damage is not misconstrued as vandalism.
J. Dishonesty
Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.
Consequences may include: Nullification of the forged document, ASD, or ISS, referral to the counselor
K. Disparaging or Demeaning Language
Use of words or actions, verbal, written or symbolic meant to harass or injure another person; i.e. threats of violence or defamation of person’s race, religion, gender or ethnic origin (constitutionally protected speech will not be punished). Consequences may include: 1-10 days ASD, ISS, or OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent.
L. Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech
Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person and that is rude, vulgar, defiant, in violation of district policy or considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. Consequences may include: 1-10 days ASD, ISS or OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent
M. False Reports of an Emergency Nature
It is against federal law to tamper with emergency equipment, set off false alarms, make false reports, communicate a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing, disrupting or causing the evacuation or closure of school property. Consequence may include: Restitution, parent conference, referral to SRO, possible referral to the superintendent
N. Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension
All students who are suspended or expelled are prohibited from school property for any reason unless permission is given by the superintendent or building administration. Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, possible referral to building principal and/or SRO
O. Fighting
Fighting is defined as mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or physically. A fight that occurs to and from school, depending on circumstances may receive the same consequences as a fight in school. Consequence may include: Parent Conference, or 1-10 days OSS/ISS, meeting with the building principal, possible referral to SRO and the superintendent.
P. Fireworks / Lighter/ Matches/ Possession or Usage
This includes snaps and poppers. Consequence may include: 1-10 days OSS, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
Q. Horseplay, Disagreements, Play Fighting Wrestling, play fighting, pushing, kicking or hitting that could result in physical injury.
Consequence may include: Warning, ASD, ISS, 1-10 days OSS, Parent Conference
R. Inappropriate Dress When, in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process, or constitutes a threat to health and safety.
Consequence may include: Warning and modification of dress, ASD
S. Insubordination Willful disobedience at a directive.
Consequence may include: ASD or ISS, 1-10 days ISS/OSS, Parent Conference, possible referral to the superintendent.
T. Sexual Harassment Lewd or inappropriate touching or remarks of a lewd, inappropriate, or sexually suggestive nature.
Consequence may include: ISS, 1-10 days OSS, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
U. Smoking / Non-smoking and possession
Consequence may include: 1-10 days out of school suspension, referral to the superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
V. Stealing, Robbery, Extortion Minor Offense Consequence: Particularly in primary grades such as paper, pencils, candy, etc. teacher will contact parents. If thefts persist- referral to principal.
Major Offense Consequence may include: ISS or 1-10 days OSS, depending on value and type of item stolen, OSS pending a parent conference with the superintendent. In addition, restitution in full, referral to Superintendent and SRO when appropriate.
W. Defined as a student not being in his/her classroom at the start of school. Tardiness will be documented on a semester basis. Excessive tardiness can be defined as educational neglect by the parent. Educational Neglect will be reported to Division of Family Services. Consequence may include: ASD, possible parent conference with principal.
X. Technology Misconduct
Damage to school property related to technology.
Students will be responsible for replacing or repairing equipment to original condition. Students will be unable to use computers until
money is paid.
Up to $100: 45 days suspension from technology privileges and office referral
Up to $250: 90 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to office
Up to $500: 135 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to the office and School Resource Officer
$500 or more: 180 days suspension from technology privileges and referral to office and School Resource Officer
Gum chewing while using or around technology.
1st offense: referral to office for 9th hour and no computer use for 2 weeks
2nd offense: referral to office for ISS and no computer for 20 days
Horseplay- any unnecessary action that can be harmful or disruptive in a school setting where technology is present.
1st offense: 5 days suspension from technology privileges and a 9th hour
2nd offense: 20 days suspension from technology privileges and ISS for one day
Subsequent Offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Inappropriate searches (Out of Bounds) -any search or website not approved by teacher.
1st offense (per teacher): redirection by teacher (discretion will be used)
2nd offense: technology suspension at teacher’s discretion, office referral and 9th hour
Subsequent offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Pornographic searches
1st offense: 20 school days suspension from technology privileges and 5 days 0SS and 5 days ISS
2nd offense- Remainder of school year suspension from technology privileges and 10 days OSS along with superintendent referral and a parent
conference before you return)
Subsequent offenses: 10 days OSS and referral to Superintendent.
Printing materials unrelated to class without permission
1st offense: 2 day suspension from technology privileges (at teacher’s discretion)
2nd offense: 1 week suspension from technology privileges and 9th hour
Subsequent offenses: Administrative discretion will be used. Consequences may include but are not limited to extended ISS, OSS, extended suspension from technology privileges.
Using proxies (intentionally trying to access blocked material) not related to pornographic material.
1st offense- 20 school days suspension from technology privileges and 3 days ISS
2nd offense- 90 school days suspension from technology privileges and 3 days OSS (parent conference before you return)
Subsequent offenses: 10 days OSS and referral to Superintendent.
*If a student is suspended from technology privileges he/she will be required to complete the assignment outside of school or an alternative assignment.
Y. Threat
An expression of intent to do serious bodily injury to another person.
Consequence may include: Student will be suspended pending parent conference with building principal. Possible referral to SRO and Superintendent.
Z. Truancy Defined as not coming to school, leaving the school premises during school hours without permission, not reporting to class or leaving class without permission. Consequence may include: ASD, repeated offenses will result in ISS and will be reported to the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline for educational neglect.
AA. Vulgarity Inflammatory comments, obscene gestures, or behavior made by a student on school property or while at school functions. Consequence may include: 1-7 days ISS or OSS
AB. Weapon Possession
Any instrument or device used to cause physical injury to another student. Consequence may include: 1-10 days out of school, referral to superintendent and SRO. When appropriate, referral to Board of Education.
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