Discipline Policy
Our school operates on an infraction system. Students acquire infractions for minor inappropriate behaviors. Once a student has acquired 3 infractions, they are sent to administration for further actions.
Minor Infractions:
Cutting class
Unexcused tardies
Disobedience
Profane/abusive language
Possession of inappropriate articles at school, such as trading cards, comic books, games, etc.
Failing to use respectful terms required by for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Throwing objects
Refusing to sit in assigned seat
Dress code violations
Disposition of Minor offenses
1. The teacher shall do one or more of the following:
a. Counsel/warn the student.
b. Administer constructive punish work.
c. Contact parent or guardian by phone or request a conference to be held at school.
d. Written notification to parents of disruptive or unacceptable behavior, a copy of which shall be provided to the principal.
e. Other disciplinary measures approved by the principal and faculty of the school and in compliance with School Board policy.
f. Refer student to administration when necessary, using the proper referral procedure.
2. The administrator shall do one or more of the following:
a. Counsel/warn the student.
b. Refer the student to the school counselor.
c. Refer to Saturday School.
d. Refer to Time-Out Room (TOR) or Character Action Training (CAT) class where available
e. Seek and encourage parent/guardian involvement.
* NOTES:
An accumulation of offenses may result in the taking of more severe disciplinary action such as short-term suspension or long-term suspension.
Students are also expected to follow all rules when riding the bus to and from school.
MAJOR OFFENSE REGULATIONS / MAJOR OFFENSES AND DISCIPLINE -
Fighting
Drug and Alcohol Offenses
Bullying and Hazing
Major Drug, Firearm, and Weapons