STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Grades K-6
Approved by Board 9-19-00
Student offenses are in four categories. Most of these are listed below. Administrators are responsible for discipline and will classify any offense not listed below unless directed by the Board of Education.
CATEGORY I- Offenses to be administered by the school that may result in, reprimand, loss of privilege, detention (where applicable), corporal punishment, time-out, or suspension due to severity of incident.
1. Refusing to do assigned work
2. Three unexcused tardies (class or school) or 3 unexcused early dismissals per six weeks
3. Refusing to participate in required school activities (wellness activities, reading instructions, etc)
4. Minor violations of school or classroom rules
5. Conduct which disrupts the peace or good order of the school or the learning environment (impudence, profanity, disorderly conduct, and disregard for authority, etc)
6. Inappropriate dress or appearance considered disruptive to the school
7. Inappropriate public display of affection
8. Open food or drink in school without permission
9. Unauthorized use of copying machines, computers, phones, printers
10. Truancy
11. Scuffling
12. Dishonest (copying, cheating, forging signatures, lying)
CATEGORY II –Offenses that may result in suspension. Any student suspended will not be allowed to participate in any school function including field trips, athletic practices or contests, etc.
1st time Category II Offense –3 days suspension or in-school suspension (where applicable) or
corporal punishment
2nd time Category II Offense—5 days suspension or in-school suspension (where applicable) or
corporal punishment
3rd time Category II Offense— 10 days suspension
4th time Category II Offense—referral to Student Disciplinary Authority
1. Fighting (both parties, unless one was attacked for no apparent reason)
2. Use of foul or abusive language
3. Disrespect to teacher/staff/peer
4. Harassment (verbal or physical)
5. Assault (verbal or physical)
6. Use or possession of tobacco in any form
7. Use or possession of any incendiary device (lighter, matches, etc.)
8. Insubordination (not following the directive from a teacher, administrator, or other school system
employee
9. Leaving school grounds or class without permission, including the lunch period
10. Repeated refusal to do assigned work
11. Chronic disruption
12. Continued dishonesty (copying, cheating, forging signatures, lying)
13. Misuse/destruction of school property
14. Extortion
15. Sexual misconduct
16. Participation in a school disruption
17. Receipt, sale, possession or distribution of stolen property (reported to legal authorities)
18. Trespassing on school property
19. Prescription policy violation
20. Unauthorized possession or use of school keys
21. Gambling (pitching pennies, dice or other activities)
22. Computer hacking or tampering
23. Stealing (may be reported to police)
24. Bullying, threatening, or intimidating behavior
CATEGORY III – these offenses are subject to suspension up to a maximum of 20 days
1. Possession of alcohol
2. Possession/sale/distribution of drug paraphernalia (including rolling papers)
3. Pulling fire alarm or otherwise causing one to sound when no fire or smoke is visible
4. Indecent exposure
5. Possession or detonation of an incendiary or explosive material (firecracker or greater, as well as, stink/smoke bomb, poppers, etc.)
6. Destruction of school property (full restitution will be expected)
7. Sexual harassment as defined by Board Policy
8. Inciting a school disruption (stopping normal proceeding in school)
9. Repeated violation of school rules
10. Verbal assault on a school employee
CATEGORY IV – There will be zero tolerance for the following offenses. These offenses will be reported to
to the superintendent and to law enforcement officials.
1. Bomb threats
2. Malicious arson
3. Possession or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substance, including marijuana
4. Possession and/or use of weapons (see Board Policy)
5. Battery on a school employee