Student Handbook - rgccisd

27CLUSTER LEVEL:Each cluster will develop campus approved uniform rules for their students. Repeated minoroffenders will be referred to cluster conferences. Cluster conferences include student, clusterteachers, counselors, principal, and/or parents. Consequences for violations will include detention,parent/cluster conference, student contracts, etc.Administrative Level:A student may be REFERRED DIRECTLY to the principal if he/she has violated the Student Codeof Conduct. Every campus at Rio Grande City CISD develops a handbook in addition to theRGCCISD Student Code of Conduct. In meeting each campus’ unique needs, differences may benoted in the handbook. In accordance with the law, in case of conflict between the Student Codeof Conduct and the student handbook, the Student Code of Conduct will prevail. The StudentCode of Conduct is adopted by the District’s Board of Trustees and has the force of policy. Inaccordance with state law, the Rio Grande City CISD Student Code of Conduct will be issued toevery student. Parents and students are responsible for reading and returning the proof of receiptform to the office.The principal has the option of taking any of the following measures:1. Conference with student and notification of parent.2. Conferences that may include parent/guardian, teacher, student, counselor and any other staffmember.3. Conference with parent/guardian and student resulting in suspension from school for 3 days inaccordance with school board policies.4. Immediate 3-day suspension from school, placement at an alternative center or a possiblerecommendation to the superintendent for expulsion. This action will be exercised as an optionwhen the safety or health of the student(s) is involved or persistent disruption of class occurs.In accordance with state law, the Rio Grande City CISD Student Code of Conduct will beposted at each school campus or will be available for review at the office of the principal.State law requires certain disciplinary actions for certain offenses. The following offenses requireplacement in a:DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM: ALLCAMPUS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO DISTRICT STUDENT CODE OFCODUCT.1. Conduct that contains elements of simple assault or terrorist threat2. Selling, giving, delivering to another or possessing, using, or being under the influence of:A. Marijuana or controlled substance in amount not constituting felonyB. Dangerous drug in amount not constituting felony