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1 | Chart of Discipline: Regulation 5600 - Pupil Discipline / Code of Conduct | |||||
2 | It is important for parents/guardians and students to understand that the Avon School staff believe in a "restorative practice" philosophy of discipline. Maintaining a healthy learning environment is dependent upon teaching students that positive relationships and adherence to appropriate and responsible behavior are essential to learning, growth, and becoming a productive (respectful, responsible, and caring) members of society. | |||||
3 | This Chart of Discipline will serve as general guidance and a starting point to build and share a common language and understanding for the level of accountability and associated consequences for student misbehavior. Parents/guardians, students, and school personnel are expected to share the responsibility of not only shifting the focus of intervention from punishment to learning - but also from the individual to the greater learning community. | |||||
4 | Although all infractions have prescribed and escalating consequences, each situation/incident will be reviewed on an individual basis regarding level the of seriousness and the potential need to adjust the intervention (consequences, counseling, restorative practice, etc.) to best meet the student's needs. In any incident/circumstance deemed necessary, the CSA may make adjustments to the final determination of any and all intervention after evaluating the contributions/responsibilities of the parties involved. | |||||
5 | Students serving Detention and/or Suspension (In-School or Out-of-School) will be INELIGIBLE (INE) to participate in all school (Co- and Extra-Curricular) activities for the period of time identified or at least until the discipline/intervention has been completed. The CSA may impose additional temporary or permeanent INELIGIBILITY based on the incident circumstances or the student misbehavior track record. | |||||
6 | Escalation of Behaviors/Incidents | Three first offenses in any combination of categories in any one year will warrant a discipline of a minimum of second offense on a next offense in any category. | ||||
7 | Three second offenses in any combination of categories in any one year will warrant the discipline of a third offense on the next offense in any category. | |||||
8 | Two third offenses in any combination in any one year will warrant the discipline of the greatest extent of this policy and referral to the Child Study Team. | |||||
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11 | School Rules | Misbehavior at this level generally causes disruption to a classroom learning environment and causes no physical harm to other persons or property. Examples of this type of behavior are, but not limited to: | ||||
12 | Misbehavior | Description | First Offense | Second Offense | Third | |
13 | School Rules | General school rules (Locker Use, Bike Rack, Food in School, Playground, Bus Conduct, Cafetorium) | Lunch/Recess (x1) Restorative Practice | Lunch/Recess (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | Detention (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (x1) I&RS Referral |
14 | Pattern of Tardy/Late | Three (3) cumulative lates within a marking period | One (x1) Detention on the third tardy, one additional detention for each time after (resets each marking period) | |||
15 | Violate Technology Agreement | Violation of Technology Use Agreement Sample of escalating consequences. Depending on the violation, even a first offencse may require significant intervention and Police notification | Detention (x1) AUP Training | Detention (x2) Account Loss (x5) | Detention (x5) Account Loss (x20) | ISS (x2) Account Loss (x60) |
16 | Violate Cell Phone Agreement | Violation of Cellular Device Agreement Student cell phones must be locked in student lockers and use is not permitted at any point during the school day | Confiscated, student picks up from Principal at end of the day | Confiscated, guardian must pick up | Cell phone may not enter the learning environment | |
17 | Violate Dress Code | Violating School Dress Code | Removal, Remediate | Removal, Remediate Lunch/Recess (x2) | Removal, Remediate Detention (x2) Parent Conference | Removal, Remediate ISS (x1) |
18 | Failure to Attend | Commonly known as 'cutting' a detention, class, or other misbehavior consequence | Detention (x1) | Detention (x2) | Detention (x5) | ISS (x2) |
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21 | LEVEL 1 | Misbehavior at this level generally causes disruption to a classroom learning environment and generally causes no physical harm to other persons or property. Examples of this type of behavior are, but not limited to: | ||||
22 | Misbehavior | Description | Classroom Level Behavior Shaping Strategies | |||
23 | Violate Classroom Rules | Learning expectations (late to class, class rules, guidelines, and procedures) affirmed by the teacher | Staff Member Options to Remediate / Restore Postive Learning Practices. This list is not all inclusive; staff members have autonomy to select/apply strategies that they feel best serves the need | |||
24 | Disrespectful | Mean or unkind actions that damage a relationship or social status (ie: sarcasm, teasing) | Classroom Management Review, reinforce, and respond strategies and practices instructional staff use to create a culture for learning and maintain appropriate behavior of students in classroom settings | Admonishment / Warning Teacher speaks with student one-on-one to affirm that the behavior is inappropriate and/or unacceptable and is negatively impacting the student-teacher realtionship | ||
25 | Disruptive | Attention-seeking, distractive, disobedient, or unsafe behavior negatively impacting the learning environment (noises, gestures, distractive actions, etc.) | Time Out of Class/Activity Student temporarily loses access to group learning, high interest manipulatives or learning experience, and/or classroom responsibility | Logical Consequences Help the child look more closely at their behaviors and consider the results of their choices. Foster internal controls and to learn from mtheir mistakes in a supportive atmosphere. | ||
26 | Inappropriate Physical Contact | Poking, elbowing, rough-play, etc. | Teacher After School Detention Student sacrifices time to be spend serving detention with supervising teacher | Teacher Recess Detention Student sacrifices time to be spend serving detention with supervising teacher | ||
27 | Bystander Activity | Being present at an incident but taking no action | Counseling Referral Resiliency and/or sensitivity training with staff member | Conflict Mediation Session Officiated conflict resolution session with staff member | ||
28 | Falsifying / Forgery | Lying or being untruthful about a situation | Incentive Plan / Behavior Contract Teacher and student create a behavior incentive plan and track progress | Parent Conference Teacher conducts a meeting with student and parents to affirm learning expectations | ||
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31 | LEVEL 2 | Misbehavior at this level generally causes a disruption of the learning environment, infringes on the rights of others, or could pose physical harm to onself, others, or property. Examples of this type of behavior are, but not limited to: | ||||
32 | Misbehavior | Description | First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Fourth Offense |
33 | Significant Instance or Pattern | Staff member submits an Incident Report for a significant instance or a pattern of Level 1 misbehavior | Lunch/Recess (x1) Restorative Practice | Lunch/Recess (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | Detention (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (x1) I&RS Referral |
34 | Abusive Behavior | Derogatory, inappropriate, or demeaning, verbal or non-verbal communication which may create an imbalance of power (ie: directives, exclusion, put-downs, mocking, sharing gossip/rumors) | Lunch/Recess (x1) Restorative Practice | Lunch/Recess (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | Detention (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (x1) I&RS Referral |
35 | Insubordinate | Willfully refusing to follow directions, talking back, dishonesty, blame, deflection, or defying a staff member or school authority | Lunch/Recess (x1) Restorative Practice | Lunch/Recess (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | Detention (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (x1) I&RS Referral |
36 | Theft / Damage / Defacement | Taking, damaging, or defacing non-school property willfully or by improper care | Detention (x1) Restorative Practice | Restitution Detention (x3) Counseling | Restitution ISS (x2) Parent Conference | Restitution ISS (ST) I&RS Referral |
37 | Use of Force | Aggressive behavior (pushing, shoving, throwing objects) | Detention (x1) Restorative Practice | Detention (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | ISS (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (ST) I&RS Referral |
38 | Active Bystander | Observing and/or instigating conflict or unacceptable behavior, knowing that it is destructive or likely to make the situation worse, and not taking action to intervene. | Lunch/Recess (x1) Restorative Practice | Lunch/Recess (x3) Restorative Practice Counseling | Detention (x2) Parent Conference | ISS (x1) I&RS Referral |
39 | Plagiarism / Cheating | Taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own | Disqualify Work Alternate Assignment | First Plus Grade Reduction Parent Conference | Second Plus ISS (x1) Parent Conference | Third Plus ISS (x2) I&RS Referral |
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42 | LEVEL 3 | Misbehavior at this level generally causes a substantial disruption of the learning environment and/or school, presents physical harm or threat of serious physical harm to people or property, or a serious infringement on the rights of others. Examples of this type of behavior are, but not limited to: | ||||
43 | Misbehavior | Description | First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | |
44 | Significant Instance or Pattern | Staff member submits an Incident Report for a significant instance or a pattern of Level 2 misbehavior | ISS (x1) Parent Conference I&RS Referral | ISS (x2) I&RS Review | OSS (LT) Alternative Placement | |
45 | Falsifying a Report | |||||
46 | Obscene Language | Obsecene lanaguage, material, gestures or behavior | Restoration/Restitution Lunch/Recess (x5) Counseling | Restoration/Restitution Detention (x5) Parent Conference | Restoration/Restitution ISS (x5) I&RS Referral | OSS (LT) Alternative Placement Law Enforcement |
47 | Theft / Damage / Defacement | Theft, damage, or defacement of school property by improper care - including property of field trips and transportation | Restoration/Restitution Lunch/Recess (x5) Counseling | Restoration/Restitution Detention (x5) I&RS Referral | Restoration/Restitution ISS (x5) Law Enforcement | |
48 | Severe Hitting / Fighting | Punching, kicking, throwing objects, or similar behavior that may injure others | ISS (x1) Counseling Parent Conference | OSS (x2) I&RS Referral | OSS (ST) Alternate Placement | |
49 | Threat / Extortion | Verbal or non-verbal conduct, speech, or expression that is foul, profane, menacing, threatening and/or creating an imbalance of power | ISS (x1) Restorative Practice Counseling | ISS (x2) Counseling I&RS Referral | OSS (x2) Counseling I&RS Review | OSS (LT) Alternative Placement Law Enforcement |
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52 | LEVEL 4 | Misbehavior at this level generally causes a substantial disruption of the school or learning environment. Willfully causing significant injury to persons or property, or a serious infringement upon the rights of others. Examples of this type of behavior are, but not limited to: | ||||
53 | Misbehavior | Description | First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Remedial / Restorative |
54 | Significant Instance or Pattern | Staff member submits an Incident Report for a significant instance or a pattern of Level 3 misbehavior | OSS (LT) Home Instruction | |||
55 | Falsifying Public Alarm | Fire Alarm or Safety and Security Response Bomb threat, firealarm, fake bomb, toy/imitation gun | OSS (ST) Re-Entry Conference Counseling | OSS (LT) District Hearing Law Enforcement | ||
56 | Wrongful Entry | Entering school facility without permission/supervision | Parent Conference Law Enforcement | OSS (ST) Parent Conference Law Enforcement | Alternate Placement Law Enforcement | |
57 | Vandalism | Permanent and/or substancial damage or defacement of school property | Restoration/Restitution ISS (x1) Law Enforcement | Restoration/Restitution OSS (x2) Law Enforcement | Restoration/Restitution OSS (ST) Law Enforcement | |
58 | Assault Extortion | Attack unaware person by punching, kicking, throwing objects, or similar behavior with intent to harm/injure others Obtaining something through force or threats | OSS (ST) Counseling Law Enforcement | OSS (LT) Alternative Placement Law Enforcement | ||
59 | Arson / Exploding Devices | Setting a fire, explosive device (ie: fireworks), etc. | OSS (ST) Counseling Law Enforcement | OSS (LT) Alternate Placement Law Enforcement | ||
60 | Computer Tresspass, | |||||
61 | Firearm Possession | Handgun, rifle, bomb, air gun (Zero Tolerance for Guns Act) | 1 Year School Removal Law Enforcement | |||
62 | Any conduct associated with specific policy: Hate Crimes, Pupil Smoking, Substance Abuse, Weapon Possession, Gang Activities | |||||