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DISCIPLINE PLAN It is the purpose of this information to establish a safe and orderly school environment in which the rights of all students are protected and the efforts of the teachers to maintain order and teach students are supported. The hierarchy of punishments ranges from the less severe to the more severe, ultimately reaching the point where referral to the Grundy County Discipline Committee is recommended. It is the philosophy of the faculty and administration that although expulsion from school is a matter with serious and often lasting implications for the student and his/her family, it is a step which circumstances necessarily dictate either because of the severe nature of the offense(s) committed or because of habitual nature of the violations committed by the student. The guiding principle of this or any other good system of school and classroom management is that its purpose is not to punish, but to teach and encourage students to accept responsibility for their actions and decisions and to regard the rights of others with as much reverence as their own. STAGES Demerits:
A demerit will be given for each classroom violation.
Each violation will be handled by the teacher until there are
five (5) demerits. After
administering the consequences on the fifth (5th) demerit,
the student and the record will be referred to the administration.
A parent or guardian contact will be made within five (5)
days to discuss the student’s discipline report and to explain the
next level of
consequences (Detention). ISS Phase 1: In-School Suspension Phase 1 (ISS) is a supervised school day classroom conducted in an alternative setting. Student(s) will be given a writing assignment from various subjects and the Student Handbook. Phase 1 will be considered a classroom absence for each classroom. Any graded assignments/test will result in a grade of zero. Phase I students may be transported to school as they would on a normal school day, but must report promptly to ISS. At the end of the second ISS, a meeting will be held with a parent or guardian to discuss the student's discipline report and to explain the next level of consequences (ISS Phase 2). ISS Phase 2: In School Suspension Phase 2 is an absence from the classroom and all assignments and/or testing will result in a zero fro each class. Phase 2 days will be conducted at the Alternative School with assignments from various subjects and the Student Handbook. Phase 2 days will not be made up in Time-for-Time. A meeting will be held at the end of the ISS Phase 2 stage with a parent or guardian to discuss the student's discipline report and to explain the next level of consequences (Alternative School). TARDINESS Tardiness will be defined as being in the hall (entirely outside the classroom door) when the bell begins to ring. All students tardy for first period will report to the office for an admission slip to class. Teachers will record tardies for first period and all other classess and will turn into the office a record of weekly tardies on Thursday afternoon. (No EXCEPTIONS). All tardies will be tallied by the office staff and placed on Monday's absentee sheet. Teachers will inform their students of the number of hours detention they owe. 1 TARDY WILL EQUAL 1 DETENTION. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES Shown below are the Five (5) Levels of Discipline, the Offenses related to each level, and Consequences that apply to violations. LEVEL I OFFENSES Violation of classroom rules that are approved by the school administration, posted in classrooms, and communicated to the students. CONSEQUENCES DEMERITS Classroom Consequences ........1 to 5 Detention one (1) hour..................6 to 7 ISS Phase 1 ...........................8 to 9 ISS Phase 2 ............................10 Alternative School ..................11 LEVEL II OFFENSES 1. Spreading rumors that will cause a conflict between two or more individuals. 2. Arguing with another student that results in teacher, staff, SRO, or principal intervention. 3. Unlawful assembly or organization of any group(s) which might be a hazard to the safety or welfare of students and school officials. 4. Leaving class without permission or misuse of hall pass. 5. Skipping class, homeroom, or directive study. 6. Improper display of affection. 7. Horseplay that results in teacher or principal intervention. 8.
Use of profane, obscene, or slang language or gestures either written or
spoken CONSEQUENCES 1st Offense..........2 Hours Detention 2nd Offense.........3 days ISS Phase 1 3rd Offense................3 days ISS Phase 2 4th Offense......Alternative School LEVEL III OFFENSES 1. Disrespect toward faculty and/or staff. 2. Harassment/Bullying - Willful intimidation, insulting, or any other manner of abuse: sexual, verbal, nonverbal, or written to or regarding any member of the school staff or student body. 3.
Insubordination 4. Abuse or willful destruction of school property and/or personal property of others on the school campus. This includes defacing or marring property with graffiti. 5. Any threat of violence or instigation of a fight conflict. 6.
Fighting 7.
Possession and/or
use of any tobacco products 8. Leaving campus without permission 9. Other offenses: a.
Theft/po b.
Violation of the Internet Use c.
Possession of Obscene or pornographic material d.
Possession of fireworks e.
Gambling f.
Activation of fire equipment CONSEQUENCES 1st Offense.................Three (3) Days ISS Phase 2 2nd Offense.........................Alternative School LEVEL IV OFFENSES Any level IV Offense listed below will result in automatic suspension and possible referral to the Grundy County School Board for expulsion: 2.
Bomb
Threat 3. Sexual acts or acts of a sexual nature not limited to battery, intercourse, attempted rape or rape, or indecent exposure. 4. Aggravated Battery - Intentionally causing great bodily harm, disability, or permanent disfigurement. 5. Any violation in which the administration may deem as reasonable to fall within this category. CONSEQUENCES Any student who commits any act listed as a Level IV offense will be suspended. A conference will be held with student and parents to determine further consequences. LEVEL V OFFENSES 1. Possession, use, transfer, or sale of alcohol, drugs and/or related paraphernalia. 2. Battery upon school personnel. 3.
Possession or use of any dangerous weapon in school buildings, on school
grounds, or in school vehicles at any time (including, but not limited
to any firearm, explosive, bowie knife, pocket knife, ice pick, dagger,
slingshot, stun guns, switchblade, knuckles). CONSEQUENCES Any student who commits any act listed as a Level V Offense may be suspended immediately for a period of not less than one calendar year (ZERO TOLERANCE). A conference will be held with student and parents to determine further consequences. Tennessee State law mandates that school administrators protect the safety and educational environment of all students. Therefore, the principal or assistant principals reserve the right and authority to declare the rules outlined here null and void should a severely disruptive incident occur that mandates immediate action. Any student who warrants a reasonable suspicion may be subject to a drug test at any time.
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