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Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Offenses that can result in activating the Appropriate Behavior Process include, but are not limited to:Violation of general classroom rulesRefusing to follow established attendance policiesFailure to wear the required school uniformLeaving campus without permissionLitteringLoiteringSpittingExcessive unexcused tardiness to school and/or classesForgeryTheftAcademic dishonestyFailure to serve appropriate behavior consequencesPossession or chewing of tobacco, cigarette, betel nut, orlimePossession of any prohibited item as identified by schoolofficials and/or the office of the Superintendent of EducationViolation of bus rulesAbuse of school personnelDisrespectful conductRefusing to identify self/giving false identification or nameDamaging/destroying school propertyVehicle violationsActs that endanger the safety of others or disrupt theeducational processUse, possession, or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or drugparaphernaliaPossession or use of weapons, dangerous instruments, sprays,or explosive devicesThreats and/or physical abuse of othersPhysical violence to another individualBreaking and entering school buildings, buses, and otherpropertyViolations of any federal or state statute, or local ordinanceChewing gumSkippingOther behaviors deemed improper/unacceptable as determinedby school administrationDISCIPLINEFighting: Fighting in school or during any school activity (on or off campus) is strictly forbidden. All efforts will be made todetermine who is at fault, and the responsible students(s) will be suspended. All students may be suspended with a standardsuspension of 10 days. Note: In all but exceptional cases both parties will be penalized. A referral for a DAC with recommendationfor expulsion or long-term placement at alternative school may be warranted.Gangs: Students shall NOT engage in any gang activity, to include, but not be limited to: Wearing, using, distributing, or sellingany clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang,committing any act, or using any speech or committing any act in furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including,that may include but not limited to: a) soliciting others for membership; b) requesting any person to pay for protection or otherwiseintimidating or threatening any person, c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school or district rules, and d) incitingother students to act with physical violence upon any other person. The school will not tolerate such behavior and expulsion may beconsidered.Leaving Campus: Students are not permitted to leave campus at any time during the school day. This rule holds from the timestudents arrive at school until the school day ends. Students leaving the campus without proper permission will result in an unexcusedabsence and will face disciplinary action.Corridor Passes: Students passing through the hallways at times other than those between class periods must have a valid passissued by a teacher or the office. If the student does not have a valid pass, his/her reason for being in the halls or out of class will beinvestigated and possible disciplinary action may be taken. Only one name is permitted on each pass. Students found in the hallwayswithout a pass are skipping. Students caught in the hallways without a pass are considered to be skipping class.Misuse, Graffiti and/or Destruction of Government Property: Any student who willfully cuts, defaces, marks with gang symbolsor other forms of graffiti, or otherwise injures, in any way, any property, real or personal, belonging to the school will be suspendedand liable for all the damages caused. Students will be subject to disciplinary action (Board Policy 405) and referred to the GuamPolice Department for appropriate action.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”14