Emmett J. Conrad High School

Emmett J. Conrad High School

Dallas Independent School District

2017-2018

Campus Discipline Plan

Temesghen Asmerom, M.Ed., Principal

Sheryl Northcutt, M.Ed., Assistant Principal

Kirsten Allums, M.Ed., Assistant Principal

Tito Salas, M.Ed., Assistant Principal

Jerald Wilson, M.Ed., Assistant Principal

Table of Contents

Page 1 – Title Page

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Page 3 – School Discipline Philosophy & Role of School Stakeholders

Page 4 – Campus Expectations, Schoolwide standards (academic & behavioral)

Page 5 – School Procedures

Page 6 – Celebrations and Rewards

Page 7 – Campus Tardy Policy

Page 8 – Campus Disciplinary steps, Referral Process, Completing the teacher disciplinary process

Page 9 – Behavioral Intervention Programs

Page 10-12 – Campus Discipline Compact

E.J. Conrad High School Discipline Philosophy

Our top priorities are student safety and student achievement, we will hold students accountable for their actions to prepare them for life beyond high school and citizenship. We will provide a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment for each student to reach their full potential. Students, parents, and schools share the responsibility for discipline.

Role of School Stakeholders

Teachers

Teachers are expected to prepare engaging lessons and utilize data to drive instruction daily.

Other School Staff

All School staff members are expected to assure the school is a safe environment that is conducive to learning for students.

Students

Students are expected to abide by the Dallas Independent School district’s student code of conduct and to compete at all endeavors with E.J. Conrad Charger Spirit.

Parents

Parents are expected to work in unison with Emmett J. Conrad High School to create a great learning experience for students.

Campus Expectations

Our campus expects each individual to make respect a priority and reach his/her full potential by applying themselves in a manner that is conducive to learning and the betterment of the school environment.

School Wide Academic Standards

All students are expected to:

Arrive at school on time

Stay on task

Complete classwork on time

Complete homework on time

School Wide Behavior Standards

All students are expected to:

Follow classroom and common area rules

Listen and follow directions the first time

Have needed materials ready

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

Be respectful of others and property

School Procedures

Buses

Students privileged with an opportunity to ride a bus to school will be punished for misbehavior conducted on buses according to the campus’ discipline compact and Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct.

Classrooms

Students are expected to arrive to all classes in a timely fashion and help create a positive learning environment by abiding by all components of the Dallas Independent School District’s Student code of conduct. In the event A student cannot comply, he/she will be given a consequence that aligns with the campus’ discipline compact.

Transition between classes

Students are expected to transition seamlessly from class to class in a timely manner. There should be no loitering in the halls during times of transition.

Hallways during times of instruction

Students are not allowed in hallways during times of instruction unless he/she has acquired a pass from a teacher or the main office. Any students in the hall without a pass will be returned to his/her prior destination or the Focused Learning Lab for repeated action.

Cafeteria

Students are not allowed to leave trays on the table after consumption of lunch. Trays are to be trashed upon completion.

Referrals

Received referrals will be processed within 1 week of its submission. Administrators will use the Campus’ Discipline Compact to consistently assign consequences.

Celebrations and Rewards

PBIS Celebrations

The campus’ PBIS team will meet each grading period to discuss campus performance in Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. The team will assess its effectiveness and celebrate its successes campus wide.

Honor Awards Ceremony for academic, attendance, and behavior performance

A grade level awards ceremony will be conducted at the end of the school year to celebrate students who have excelled throughout the duration of the school year.

Super Charger

Each year a senior will be a given a teacher nominated and voted award for school participation, academics, behavior, and community service.

Conrad Cash

Students may be awarded a form of currency accepted only on the campus of Emmett J. Conrad High School for exemplary behavior.

Classroom Awards and Incentives

At least once per marking period, teachers will award students based on academics, behavior, and attendance.

Campus Tardy Policy

Number of Tardies / Consequence
1-3 / Parent Contact/Warning
4 / 1 Day of Lunch Detention
*15 minute sack lunch &
10 minute Cafeteria Clean Up
5 / 2 Days of Lunch Detention
*15 minute sack lunch &
10 minute Cafeteria Clean Up
6 / 1 Week of Lunch Detention
*15 minute sack lunch &
10 minute Cafeteria Clean Up
7 / Saturday School Consequence
8-10 / Parent must escort student to classes for a day

*Tardies will start over every 6 week period

Campus Disciplinary Steps

Step 1 – Proximity/Verbal Warning

Step 2 – Off to the side conference

Step 3 – Call to the Parent/Coach/Sponsor/Other Teachers

Step 4 - Teacher Detention

Step 5 - Referral

Referral Process

*Please know that parent/guardian contact must occur before completing a referral

Teacher requirements:

1.)Provide/define clear expectations and rules for the classroom

2.)Redirect behavior of off task students

3.)Change classroom seating

4.)Provide cues for expected behaviors

5.)Make telephone/personal contact with parent/guardian regarding inappropriate behavior

6.)Classroom level consequences

*Once all strategies have been exhausted you may proceed to a level 1 referral. Please provide documentation of strategies used to help the student prior to writing the referral.

Completing the Teacher Discipline Referral Process

Clear description of the incident (identify all students involved)

Document your efforts to resolve the situation (in class)

Document parent/guardian contact

Print and sing the referral

Teacher referrals should be sent to the Campus Behavior Coordinator or appropriate administrator in a timely manner (48 hours)

Behavioral Intervention Programs

Conflict Resolution

In the event a conflict amongst students has been identified, all parties involved will meet with the Campus Disciplinary Coordinator to resolve the issue.

Character Education

The campus PBIS Team will roll out a different initiative each 6 week period targeted to help students and teachers respond positively to incidents.

Bullying Prevention

E.J. Conrad High School is a bully free zone and it will be posted prominently on every hall and personified through the actions of both students and staff. In the event a student is being bullied, the bully will be brought to justice expeditiously.

Behavior Intervention Class (In School Suspension)

This class will be conducted in our campus’ Focused Learning Lab (FLL). Students will always be occupied with either class assignments or writing assignments.

Out of School Suspension

In the event a student is suspended, he/she will be given a reading/writing assignment to submit upon his/her return.

Saturday Consequence

Students will attend school on the mornings of Saturday tutoring/Intervention and either receive instruction for the content area he /she still needs to pass a state exam in order to graduate. Students may also be given an article and a writing prompt to complete before leaving.

Conrad High School Discipline Compact

Offense / Non Admittance / Immediate Removal / Removal when possible / Non removal / Referral / 1st Consequence / 2nd Consequence
Dress Code Violation/no ID / x / Student will be given an opportunity to change, then a warning / ISS (Pending Attainment of Clothes and/or ID)
Tardiness / x / Assessed discipline at Tardy Station
-Warning to Parents for tardies 1-3 / Assessed discipline at Tardy Station
-Tardies 4-10 may constitute :
Lunch detention with clean up, In School Suspension, or a Parent Walk
Aggravated assault / x / JJAEP 90 Days / JJAEP 90 Days
Alcohol (Non-felony) / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Assault (Class A)(Student on Student) / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Assault (Class C)(Student on Personnel or Volunteer) / x / DAEP 15 Days / DAEP 20 Days
Assault (Class C)(Student on Student) / x / OSS 3 Days / DAEP 15 Days
Assault with Bodily Injury (Student on Personnel/Volunteer) / x / DAEP 30 Days / DAEP 40 Days
Breach of Computer Security / x / DAEP 30 Days / DAEP 40 Days
Dealing Drugs / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Drug Possession / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Explosives (Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.) / x / OSS 3 Days (Confiscation) / DAEP 15 Days
Fighting / x / OSS 3 Days / DAEP 15 Days
Knife Possession (not illegal) / x / OSS 3 Days (Confiscation of Knife) / DAEP 15 Days (Confiscation of Knife)
Lewd Behavior/Indecent Exposure / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Mace / x / OSS 3 Days (Confiscation of Mace) / DAEP 15 Days
Profanity Towards Personnel / x / OSS 3 Days & Counselor Referral / DAEP 20 Days
Retaliation Against School Employee / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Safety Violation(causing danger) / x / OSS 3 Days / DAEP 20 Days
Sexual Harassment / x / OSS 3 Days / DAEP 15 Days
Theft / x / ISS 1 Day and Restitution / ISS 3 Days and Restitution
Threat Against Staff / x / OSS 3 Days / DAEP 15 Days
Threats Toward Other Students / x / ISS 1 Day / OSS 1 Day
Offense / Non Admittance / Immediate Removal / Removal when possible / Non removal / Referral / 1st Consequence / 2nd Consequence
Throwing Objects (Harmful Intent) / x / Saturday School / OSS 3 Days
Under the Influence / x / DAEP 20 Days / DAEP 30 Days
Unwanted Visitors / x / ISS 1 Day / OSS 1 Day
Verbal Altercation / x / OSS 1 Day / OSS 2 Days
Continual Classroom Disruption / x / Lunch Detention / ISS 1 day
Disrespect towards staff / x / 2 Days of ISS / 3 Days of OSS
Pornographic Materials / x / Lunch Detention / ISS 3 Days
Refusal to Relinquish Electronic Device
Vandalism / x / ISS 1 day and phone confiscation / ISS 2 Days
Refusal to Relinquish Electronic Device / x / ISS 1 Day & phone confiscation / ISS 3 Days
Vandalism / x / Campus Clean up 1 day / OSS 1 day
Equipment Misuse / x / Lunch Detention / ISS 1 day
Insubordination / x / Campus clean up 1 day / ISS 1 day
Candy and Item Solicitation / x / Confiscate and Turn It In to the Front / Confiscate and Turn It In to the Front
Cheating / x / Teacher redirection and grade of 0 on assignment / Referral - ISS
Classroom Disruption / x / Teacher Redirection / See Continual Classroom Disruption below
Disrespect towards students / x / Teacher Redirection / Referral - ISS
Eating or Drinking in Class / x / Teacher Confiscation / Referral –Campus clean up
Electronic Devices / x / Confiscate and Turn It In to the Front (Fined) / Confiscate and Turn It In to the Front (Fined)
Horseplay / x / Teacher redirection / Referral –Lunch Detention
Inappropriate Website / x / Teacher redirection / Referral –Lunch Detention
Lack of Supplies for Class / x / Teacher redirection / Teacher Redirection
Not Doing Work / x / Teacher redirection and grade of 0 on assignment / Teacher Redirection & parent conference
Plagiarism / x / Teacher Redirection / Referral - ISS
Profanity / x / Teacher Redirection / Referral - ISS
Public Displays of Affection / x / Teacher Redirection / Referral to Counseling
Scuffling / x / Teacher Redirection / Referral - ISS
Sleeping in Class / x / Teacher Redirection / Teacher Redirection
Throwing Objects (Non-Harmful Intent) / x / Teacher Redirection / Teacher Redirection
6 Level 1 Offenses / x / ISS 3 Days
-possible DAEP placement / OSS 3 Days
-possible DAEP placement
Offense / Non Admittance / Immediate Removal / Removal when possible / Non removal / Referral / 1st Consequence / 2nd Consequence
Bullying / x / Immediate Referral to Counselor / Immediate Referral to Counselor
Bus Misconduct / x / Removal of Bus Privileges (1 Week) / Removal of Bus Privileges (Remainder of Year)
Inappropriate video/audio recording / x / Immediate Referral to Administration* / Immediate Referral to Administration*
Leaving class without permission / x / ISS 1 Day / ISS 3 Days
Truancy/Skipping / x / ISS 1 day / ISS 3 days
Hallway disruption / Staff Redirection / Referral - School Detention

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