Parent Student Handbook - Florence Township School District

13. Eat only in designated areas.
14. Dress in an appropriate manner and wear protective shoes with closed toes and
heels. (i.e., no sandals or clogs, especially on a day the child has gym)
15. Leave at home items which interfere with learning such as skateboards, CD
players, radios, walkman and electronic games.
Students who consistently meet these expectations will experience the self-satisfaction
that comes with discipline and hard work, as well as continued academic and personal
successes. They will also earn the respect of peers and adults, and will build upon a
pattern of success. For students in such a pattern, discipline is internal and selfdirected.
Students who make decisions contrary to the expectations above will experience
negative consequences that come as a result of poor decision-making. Such
consequences will be enforced with the goal of re-directing a student toward more
productive and positive behaviors.
Our goal is to support an environment where all students have the opportunity to be
successful and one that ensures the safety and wellness of students, staff members, and
their property.
Discipline Procedures
Discipline procedures will begin in the classroom under the direct supervision of, and
with consequences given by, the classroom teacher. The teacher will also respond in
collaboration with the grade level team of teachers, the school counselor, case manager,
and parent or guardian, as necessary.
If a problem or concern persists, the matter will then be referred to an administrator,
who, in consultation with the adults and/or students who may have forwarded the
concern, will determine subsequent action in accordance with school policies and
administrative guidelines included in this handbook.
Any student who is suspected of breaking the code of conduct will have a conference
(due process hearing) prior to the decision regarding the disciplinary consequence. (The
only exception is for emergency situations when the school administrator determines that
the student=s continued presence is an immediate danger to persons or property or may
physically disrupt the school=s orderly operation. Whenever an emergency suspension
occurs, the parent/guardian or emergency contact person will be notified immediately.)
The principal and/or his/her designee will discuss the infraction with the student. This
discussion will include an explanation of the evidence resulting in the charge(s), as well
as a reasonable opportunity for the student to state his/her side of the story.
Because students benefit most from a Aunified front@ between home and school when it
comes to behavioral expectations and consequences, the school will notify and discuss
with the parent or guardian the infraction and the consequence. Infractions can result in
the following consequences:
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