I was given this abbreviated Discipline Code chart on Tuesday, 9/4. Mrs. Galdston created it, and I asked for her permission to post it online. This is only abbreviated for ease of use - to see the full text, refer to the Student Handbook.
Consequences Tardy to school or homeroom 1st & 2nd - none 3rd -5th - 1 office detention 6th-9th - 2 office detentions 10th and over - 1 day
suspension Tardy to class 1/3 absence in each class After serving 3 teacher detentions for
tardiness you will receive an office detention for each
additional tardy for the 1/2 year Tardy to study After serving 3 teacher detentions for
tardiness you will receive an office detention for each
additional tardy for the 1/2 year In school but not signed in 4 office detentions Cutting class or study 1st - 3 office detentions 2nd-4th - 1 day suspension After 5th - 2 day suspension Loitering In the building - 1 office
detention Unauthorized area in building - minimum 1
day suspension Outside the building without authorization 1st - 3 office detentions additional - 5 office
detentions Leaving school grounds without authorization 1st - 1 day suspension If a senior - ALSO loss of parking 2
wks. 2nd offense - loss of parking for
year Truancy 1st - 1 day suspension after 1 - 2-5 day suspension repeated - possible exclusion Participating in extracurricular activities while absent -3 office
detentions while suspended - 1 extra day
suspended Building security violations opening or propping open a door or in
unauthorized area - minimum 1 day suspension Unauthorized visitors Minimum 1 day suspension Failure to carry an ID office detention for each
offense ID refusal or false ID Minimum 1 day suspension Insubordination Range from office detention to
suspension Obscene, Profane, Abusive, Disrespectful
Language/Gestures office detention to suspension parental notification Forgery 1 day suspension Gambling 1st - 3 office detentions after 1 -5 office detentions Cheating 1 day suspension and grade of zero on
assignment Misconduct in Exams Removed from room and zero for
grade 1 day suspension seniors- 3 office detentions before
signout Misconduct in Assembly 2 office detentions for each
offense Misconduct in Cafeteria Improper Litter Disposal Minimum of 2 office detentions Misconduct in Office Detention 1 day suspension plus re-serving office
detention Misconduct on School Bus 1st - 2 office detentions repeated - suspended from riding bus up
to 8 weeks Any offense -suspension/permanent
suspension from bus Inappropriate attire unless problem rectified, student will be
sent home, parental notification, possible office
detention wearing or carrying hats/hoods 1st - 1
office detention 2nd - 2 office detentions repeated - 3 office detentions Displays of Affection warning to suspension plus parental
notification Water Guns 3 office detentions, confiscated and not
returned Inappropriate Use of Vehicle range from 3 office detentions to
suspension Auto banned from school for 10 days to
max of rest of year Unauthorized Parking Seniors: 1st & 2nd offese - 3 office
detentions repeated - loss of parking privleges for
year Juniors: After 2 - forfeiture of right to
participate in lottery for senior parking Electronic Devices - Cell Phones, MP3, beepers,
cameras 1st - 1 office detention repeated - 2 office detentions &
parental pickup of device Physical Conflict 1st - 3 day suspension 2nd in high school career- 5 day
suspension Repeated - possible explulsion Accessory to Physical Conflict; Inciting; Impeding
Staff 1st - 3 day suspension 2nd in high school career- 5 day
suspension Repeated - possible explulsion Assault & Battery of School Staff Minimum 5 day suspension, possible
expulsion, principal's hearing, possible court
action Threat/Harassment to School Staff or Their
Property 1st - 5 day suspension, meeting w/parents
& school Repeated - 5 day suspension, principal's
hearing, possible expulsion Threat/Harassment Student to Student Physical, Verbal, Written, Electronic 1st possible 3 day suspension, meeting
w/parents and school Repeated - 5 day suspension, possible
court action, possible expulsion Harassment Refer to Anti-Harassment Policy,
detension to expulsion Retaliation and/or Intimidation range from 1 office detention to 10 day
suspension Conduct, Appearance, Language interfering w/education
or climate variable: office detensions, removal from
course, suspension, expulsion Destruction or Damage to School or Staff
Property 1st- 1 day suspension Repeated - 3 day suspension Restitution Theft 2 to 5 day suspension, restitution,
possible court action Fireworks 5 day suspension, Fire & Police
notified, possible court action Dangerous Weapons or Items minimum 5 day suspension, expulsion
hearing w/principal Perpetrating a Hoax Suspension and/or expulsion. Parental and
police notification. Possible referral to mental health
professional before readmission False Alarms 5 day suspension, Fire and Police
notified, possible court action Smoking Smoking Suspected Visible Smoking Paraphenalia 1 day suspension minimum 1 office detention 1 office detention, confiscation without
return Smokeless Tobacco minimum 1 day suspension Drugs Leave scene or refuse to be searched Taking of Prescription Drugs w/o Nurse
Supervision suspension, hearing, possible
expulsion 5 day suspension 1 day suspension Drug Parephenalia range from detention to
suspensions Alcohol Leave Scene or Refuse to be Searched 1st-5 day suspension &
hearing 2nd - 10 day suspension and
hearing repeated - expulsion hearing 5 day suspension Chemical Health Rule see policy Hazing 1st - suspension up to 5 days 2nd- suspension up to 10 days 3rd- suspension for indeterminate
period