Five levels of disciplinary violations, along with the consequences for breaking school rules, have been established. It should be noted, however, that the listing of these violations cannot anticipate every eventuality that would require a written policy. Where such policies do not exist, the administration will formulate and recommend them, and they will be considered in effect until modified or rejected by the School Committee.
Disciplinary Offense Code Levels
LEVEL I
Unexcused tardy to school; tardy to homeroom, or class; misconduct in class or out of class; pass violations; refusal to sign detention; truancy; public display of affection; loitering; use of electronic device during the school day:
1st Offense = 1 teacher or administrative detention 2nd Offense = 2 teacher or administrative detentions 3rd Offense = 3 teacher or administrative detentions
LEVEL II
Failure to be in assigned area; truancy; failure to attend assigned teacher or administrative detention; referral to an administrator for disruptive or inappropriate behavior in class or out of class; dress code violations; minor technology misuse; forgery; and false identification; dishonesty to administrator, faculty, or staff:
1st Offense = 3 administrative detentions 2nd Offense = 5 administrative detentions 3rd Offense = 2 day suspension
LEVEL III
Leaving or returning to school grounds without permission; vulgar, obscene or defamatory language; accumulation of minor infractions; accumulation of tardies; insubordination; continued dress code violations, continued PDAs; taunting or disrespect:
1st Offense = 2 day suspension 2nd Offense = 3 day suspension 3rd Offense = 5 day suspension
LEVEL IV
Gross disrespect to persons of authority by word or action; accumulation of administrative detentions; bullying and harassment; nonconformity to school rules; major technology misuse; trespassing on school property:
1st Offense = 3 day suspension 2nd Offense = 5 day suspension 3rd Offense = possible suspension for up to 10 days and referral to the Superintendent
LEVEL V
Vandalism; theft; extortion; hazing; possession, use of, or attendance after the use of alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia or tobacco (see
Chemical Health Policy), weapons or incendiary devices; pulling of false fire alarms; threats of violence; bomb threats; assault; threats; fighting; threats and assaults against faculty, staff, or administration, or any other illegal acts; conspiracy to commit a crime or offense:
- Law enforcement officials may be notified.
- Punishment will incorporate penalties outlined in Level IV at the discretion of an administrator as well as referral to the School Committee by the Superintendent with all legal requirements prescribed, including exclusion from school.