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Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductConduct InformationAlcohol/DrugsPossession, use, and delivery of any alcohol or drugs are strictly prohibited, no matter how small thequantity. Some students believe that if their blood alcohol level is not over the criminal level, that schoolsanctions do not apply. This is not correct. Class C tickets for minors in possession of alcohol and/ordrugs on school property may be issued by the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. School discipline willbe applied if any amount of drugs or alcohol is used or possessed at school, at a school-related event, orprior to coming to school or school-related event.BullyingBullying is when a student or group of students engages in written or oral verbal expression, expressionthrough electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored orschool-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the district and a school district’s board of trustees orthe board’s designee determines that the behavior:‣ Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’sproperty, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damageto the student’s property; or‣ Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates anintimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.This conduct is considered bullying if it:‣ Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator who is engaging in bullyingand the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and‣ Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.Consult with district administrators if your child has been determined by the district to have engaged inbullying and the district decides to transfer your child to another campus. Transportation is notprovided in this circumstance.Child Sexual AbuseThe district has established a plan for addressing child sexual abuse. As a parent, it is important for youto be aware of warning signs that could indicate a child may have been or is being sexually abused.Sexual abuse in the Texas Family Code is defined as any sexual conduct harmful to a child’s mental,emotional, or physical welfare as well as failure to make a reasonable effort to prevent sexual conductwith a child. Anyone who suspects that a child has been or may be abused or neglected has a legalresponsibility, under state law, for reporting the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or toChild Protective Services (CPS). To report child abuse contact the Texas Department of Family andProtective Services at 1-800-252-5400.Class DisruptionsAny behavior which violates school rules, classroom rules, rules of conduct for school activities, or ateacher’s rules may result in a Class C citation.Closed CampusStudents are prohibited from leaving campus during lunch or any other part of the school day.Page 80 of 84
Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductDetention Hall/Time-Out/In School SuspensionDetention hall assignment may be made when a student’s behavior warrants a period of time before orafter school or on Saturday in a study hall setting. ISS is In-School Suspension. Students may beassigned to ISS as a discipline management technique. (Parents will be notified of the removal toISS/Time Out.) It is the student’s responsibility to contact teachers before and after school for extrahelp.Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Appeal ProcessIf the principal or designee decides to remove a student to DAEP at Waller ISD for a period of time thatextends beyond the next semester grading period, the student’s parent/guardian must be provided anopportunity to conference with the principal or designee within three school days after notice ofremoval. The parent/guardian may appeal the principal/designee’s decision to the Assistant to theSuperintendent for Administration. The Assistant to the Superintendent for Administration may appointa designee to review the placement decision and make a recommendation. The decision of the Assistantto the Superintendent for Administration is final and may not be appealed.Disciplinary Alternative Education Program PlacementStudents placed in DAEP may not participate in any school-sponsored or school-related activity or be onany school district property. In case of a high school student, the Board’s designee, with the student’sparent or guardian, shall review the student’s progress towards meeting high school graduationrequirement and shall establish a specific graduation plan for the student.Discipline Referral/ReportA teacher with knowledge that a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct shall file with theprincipal/designee a written report, not to exceed one page, documenting the violation.Discipline ViolationA discipline violation includes the planning of or conspiring to commit an offense and/or commission ofan offense, at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property. After aninvestigation, certain offenses may result in the filing of charges by law enforcement with theappropriate agency depending on the nature of the misconduct. Principals or their designees arerequired, by law, to report certain activities to law enforcement.ExpulsionStudents may be expelled for up to one calendar year. During the expulsion period, all credit may belost. Students may not return to the campus during the expulsion period. One who does will beconsidered to be trespassing and legal action will be taken. Expelled students may not attend schoolsponsored or school-related activities. An expelled student may be placed in the Harris County JuvenileJustice Alternative Education Program or some other education program for expelled students.Attendance at the assigned JJAEP is required since Waller ISD has an agreement with Harris County.Gang-Free ZonesCertain criminal offenses, including those involving organized criminal activity such as gang-relatedcrimes, will be enhanced to the next highest category of offense if they are committed in a gang-freezone. For purposes of the district, a gang-free zone includes a school bus and a location in, on, or within1,000 feet of any district-owned or leased property or campus playground.Page 81 of 84
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