FRONT COVER - Norwin School District

Spreading false information about a person
Cyber bullying, which includes, but is not limited to, misuses of technology which have the effect
of harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another student, teacher or
employee carried out by means of sending or posting inappropriate email messages, instant
messages, text messages, pictures, images or other text by means of computers or electronic
devices.
Inappropriate or derogatory use of personal profiles on websites or other website postings, etc. is
also considered cyber-bullying
In addition to student discipline code infraction responses, discipline actions may include transfer to
another school building, classroom or school bus.
Corporal Punishment
The Norwin Board of School Directors does not permit corporal punishment of students. School
authorities (i.e. teacher, principals, etc.) shall have the right to exert reasonable force in the following
situations:
to quell a disturbance
to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects
for the purpose of self-defense
for the protection of persons or property.
In all situations where reasonable force has been used, the parents/guardians of the students involved
shall be notified.
Discipline Response Structure
Repeated violations of the disciplinary code may result in more stringent action taken by the
administration in conjunction with the discipline code.
Students who violate, aid or abet others in the violation of the Code of Conduct will be subject to a range
of disciplinary options including: warning, parental contact, detention, Saturday detention, in-school
suspension, out-of-school suspension, and expulsion. Any offense or violation may subject a student to
any of the above stated options, including a recommendation of expulsion, notwithstanding the
recommended responses listed above, when circumstances so warrant.
The listed disciplinary regulations do not cover every conceivable situation.
interpretations and decisions are the prerogative of the school administration.
All final disciplinary
Level I Summary:
Minor or initial misbehavior that impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly
operation of the school or school-sponsored activities. Level I infractions will be handled by individual
teachers or administrators. Level I misbehaviors may be indicative of a problem, and as such may be
referred to appropriate support staff.
Level I Examples:
Abusive language; agitating others
Cheating, Plagiarism and/or lying
Classroom tardiness
Disturbances in the classroom, hallway,
auditorium, cafeteria, locker room
Eating/drinking in unauthorized areas
Failure to complete assignments or
carry out directions
Failure to follow school or class rules
Inappropriate written/verbal comments
or gestures
Public displays of affection
Level I Response Options:
Assignment consequences (i.e. letter of
apology or explanation)
Conference
Detention (Teacher and/or Office)
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Guidance referral
Isolation within the classroom
Loss of privileges
Parental contact