Discipline is an integral part of the educational process as it relates to the development of personal integrity, maturity, and ultimately, good citizenship. It is important, therefore, that it be clearly understood that the propriety of conduct and good order in our schools are essential and shall be maintained. Monitoring of student behavior and movement is subject to electronic surveillance. The School Board supports the maintenance of discipline in our schools.

The following is a list of school disciplinary infractions. This list is designed to assist staff, students and parents but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Modifications will be made at the discretion of the Principal. Violations of the following policies may result in expulsion, out-of-school suspension (OSS), in-school suspension (ISS), revocation or suspension of student privileges or other disciplinary actions deemed appropriate by the Principal:

• Being profane or rude, stalking, threatening bodily harm, harassing or assaulting school personnel, students or others.

• Threatening to bomb or burn school buildings or school property.

• Pulling fire alarm causing a false alarm.

• Destroying, defacing or damaging school buildings or property.

• Drawing or writing graffiti on or about school premises.

• Forging notes or other documents the student may submit to school officials.

• Stealing or misappropriation of school or personal property.

• Cheating or dishonesty in any form.

• Throwing any object that could cause bodily harm to students, teachers, or staff.

• Possessing dangerous objects or weapons.

• Inappropriate language.

• Behavior which disrupts learning, instruction, or the educational process.

• Being defiant or displaying an insolent attitude toward school personnel.

• Possessing radios, tape players, CD players, TV's, video cameras or any portable communication devices, such as, beepers, pagers, cellular telephones, while on school property.

• Engaging in verbal or physical sexual harassment.

• Selling items or products other than those approved by the school.

• Being in an off-limits or unauthorized area, such as, parking lots or outside the building during lunch.

• Inappropriate displays of affection.

• Failure to identify one's self upon the request of a school official.

• Failure to sign-in (or out) and / or leaving school without administrative authorization.

• Failure to comply with dress code.

• Failure to correct a problem or violation after a faculty, staff, or administrative warning.

• Failure to follow other policies set forth in this handbook.

• Inappropriate use of computer equipment.

See student handbook for specific policy information.