BOYLECOUNTYMIDDLE SCHOOL

7.0 DISCIPLINE AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

7.2 DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES TO STUDENT MISCONDUT

LEVEL I MISBEHAVIORS

TEACHER INTERVENTION

  1. violation of established rules/procedures
  2. cheating/plagiarism
  3. lying
  4. horseplay/scuffling/running
  5. minor defacement of school property
  6. minor damage to property of others
  7. refusal to work
  8. tardiness
  9. class tardy

109throwing objects

110unprepared for class

111incomplete/undone work

112disrespect

113disruptive behavior/disturbing class

114inappropriate or cruel teasing

115falsification of documents

116dress code violation

117chewing gum

118talking in class

119other minor behavior problems

LEVEL I CONSEQUENCES

151student conference

151.1student-teacher conference

152change seating

153time out

154verbal warning/correction

155withdrawal of privileges

156after school detention

157area clean-up

158teacher contact parent

159student call parent

160parent/teacher conference

161restitution of damages

162writing assignment

163cooling/off or time-out

164rewards or demerits

165temporary confiscation of items that disrupt the educational process

166refer to counselor

167conference with teachers, special services, or administrative personnel

168in room suspension (IRS)

After 5 offenses all Level I offenses will fall under misbehavior #201 under Level II misbehaviors.

LEVEL 2 A MISBEHAVIOR

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERVENTION

201persistent Level I misbehavior

202affiliation with unauthorized organization

203truancy (absences or tardies)

204left class without permission

205loitering in unauthorized area

206gambling

207gross and/or repeated violation of dress code

208any severe or persistent level 2 B misbehavior

209missed detention

210inappropriate use of school computer technology

211violation of established bus rules

212false fire alarm or tampering with equipment

213damage to property of others

214obscene literature

215misuse of electronic device (including cell phones)

216verbal abuse of teacher

217sexual harassment

218public display of affection

219other severe misbehavior

LEVEL 2A CONSEQUENCES

251choices/changes referral

252in room suspension (IRS)

253after-school detention

254restitution of damages

255student call parent

256Friday school

257bus suspension

258out of school suspension (1 day)

259out of school suspension (2days)

260out of school suspension (3 days)

261banned from campus except for classes

Persistent Level I and Level II behaviors will become Level III.

LEVEL 2 B MISBEHAVIOR

CHOICES/CHANGES INTERVENTION

220disruptive behavior

221physical altercation

222pushing/shoving

223escalated out of control behavior

224pro-active anticipated student problems

225disrespect of teacher

226disobedience/defiance of authority

227non-compliance

228pro-active academic or behavioral intervention

229pro-active student initiated time-out

230verbal abuse of teacher and students

231disruptive behavior in IRS

232profane/inappropriate language or gestures

233bullying/harassment/hazing

234threatening student to student

235racial slurs

236instigation of physical aggression

237other persistent misbehaviors

LEVEL 3 A MISBEHAVIOR

IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERVENTION

301persistent Level I misbehavior

301.1persistent Level I and II misbehavior

302failure to attend Friday school

303fighting

304possession/use of false/look-a-like weapons

305possession/sale/use/delivery of look-a-like substance/drugs

306vandalism/defacement of school property

307threatening student

308physical aggression toward teacher

309gang related activity

310leaving school grounds without permission

311stealing/theft/possession of another’s property

312fraud/forgery/falsification of documents

313injury to others or self

314disorderly conduct/disruption behavior (severe)

315possession of dangerous instrument

LEVEL 3 B MISBEHAVIOR

IMMEDIATE REFERAL TO ADMINISTRATOR WITH

CENTRAL OFFICE INTERVENTION

316sell/deliver/possess/use of dangerous illegal drugs/controlled substance/drug paraphernalia

317misuse of prescription/non-prescription drugs

318assaulting student or staff

319sells/possesses/delivers alcoholic beverages

320under the influence of drugs or alcohol

321possession of a dangerous weapon

322arson

323criminal mischief (felony)

324breaking and entering any BoyleCountySchool property, building, facility or vehicle

325criminal trespassing

326robbery/larceny theft

327bomb threat

328criminal homicide

329rape

330possession/ use of a minor firearms/explosives

LEVEL 3 CONSEQUENCES

351referral to choices/changes or in room suspension (IRS)

352restitution of damages

353contact law enforcement agency

354Friday school

355after-school detention

356temporary emergency removal

357out of school suspension (1 day)

358out of school suspension (2 days)

359out of school suspension (3days)

360out of school suspension (4 days)

361out of school suspension (5 days)

362out of school suspension (6 days)

363out of school suspension (7 days)

364out of school suspension (8 days)

365out of school suspension (9 days)

366out of school suspension (10days)

367suspension from school bus transportation

368banned from campus except for classes

369recommendation for expulsion

370recommendation for alternative education placement Revised 11/17/05

Adopted ______Signature ______

(Chairperson)