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Most
Serious:
• Sexual / racial / ethnic
harassment
• Swearing / cursing at someone
• Using cell phones, walkmen,
electronic games in school
• Bringing violent or
pornographic material to
school
• Repeated “More Serious”
infractions and;
• Physical aggression / fighting
• Weapons in school
• Drugs / Alcohol in school
• False alarms
• Sexual behavior in school
• Extortion / theft from
person’s possession /
intimidation
• Arson
• Smoking on school grounds
• Consequences for “Minor” and “More
Serious” infractions and;
• Expulsion
Procedures for Disciplinary Action Other Than Suspension and Expulsion
If a student commits an infraction and the consequence called for is any other than suspension or
expulsion, staff members are authorized to address the infraction and invoke the consequence
according to their professional judgment. The Co-Director for Curriculum and Instruction and the
Dean of Students are responsible for ensuring through professional development efforts that
teachers are applying the Code of Conduct in a uniform and equitable way. As mentioned, this is a
major focus of our pre-school year summer training. Teachers notify school leaders of any
significant or repeated discipline issues and seek support from school leaders in finding ways to
modify student behavior where needed. If the consequence imposed is not effective, staff members
may ask school leaders to intervene. If repeated interventions by school leaders are not effective,
parents or guardians will be asked to come to school to discuss the issue and design further
interventions. The school reserves the right to insist upon parent or guardian involvement in
resolving the disruptions before the student will be allowed to return to class.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Introduction
Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School (the “School”) is unequivocally committed to
providing a safe and orderly environment in which students can improve their academic
achievement. Students whose behavior does not meet the School community’s clearly defined
standards for reasonable and acceptable behavior will not be permitted to disrupt the education of
others.
Without a firm and consistent discipline policy, none of what we envision for the School can happen.
We cannot overemphasize the importance of providing a strong discipline policy that every student
and family knows and understands. Students and families have a right to attend a safe and orderly
school. Therefore, for every infraction, there will be a consequence. This is the basis of our student
Code of Conduct. The School reserves the right to amend, supplement, or rescind provisions of this
Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
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