HPS Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020

6. Disrespectful to staff such as rolling eyes, sucking teeth, etc.
7. Dress and grooming code violations (see “Dress and
Grooming” on page 14 of the Handbook).
8. Engaging in offensive conduct of a sexual nature, whether
verbal or physical, directed toward another student or any
other person.
9. Failing to comply with directives of School personnel.
10. Talking back to teacher.
11. Failing to comply with the School’s guidelines for student
conduct in the cafeteria (see “Lunch Periods” on page 19 of
the Handbook).
12. Failing to comply with the School’s guidelines for student
conduct in public areas (see “Public Areas” on page 19 of the
Handbook).
13. Inappropriate physical contact not defined as a Level II or
Level III offense.
14. Missing class or tutorial sessions without excuse.
15. Offensive language, orally or in writing.
16. Parking infractions or violations of campus vehicle operation
regulations.
17. Possessing a laser pointer on School property or at Schoolsponsored
events.
18. Possession of any electronic and/or telecommunication
devices without permission during school hours (see “Cell
Phones and Other Electronic Devices” on page 18 of the
Handbook).
19. Posting published materials or holding demonstrations or
meetings on School property without School approval (see
“Distribution of Published Materials,” page 19 of the
Handbook).
20. Profanity and/or obscene gestures toward other students.
21. Scuffling.
22. Single acts of disruptive behavior, including non- compliance
and insubordination.
23. Throwing objects not considered an illegal weapon that can
cause bodily injury or property damage.
24. Unruly, disruptive, or abusive behavior that interferes with
the teacher’s ability to effectively communicate with
students.
25. Possession of a cellular phone/paging device during the
school day.
26. Use of Skateboard, scooter, bikes, hover-boards, and/or roller
blades while on school property.
27. Verbal or written abuse, i.e., name-calling, racial or ethnic
slurs, or derogatory statements that may disrupt the school
environment.
28. Loitering on campus 2-9 times per school year.
29. Unauthorized use of school or classroom phone.
Disciplinary Consequences (not in order of
progressive disciplinary measures)
1. Lunch Detention.
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2. After School Detention.
3. Saturday Detention (3rd-12th grade)
4. In School Suspension.
5. Assignment of school duties such as scrubbing desks or
picking up litter.
6. Behavioral contracts or individually developed behavior
management plans.
7. Confiscation of cell phone; a fee of $10.00 may be charged for
the return of the phone. The school is not liable for lost or
stolen cell phone. All confiscated phones must be turned in to
the Campus Principal’s office immediately, if possible, or as
soon as practicable the day the phone is confiscated.
8. Classroom management techniques.
9. Community service.
10. Cooling-off time or “time-out.”
11. Counseling by teachers, counselors, or administrative
personnel.
12. Demerits.
13. Confiscation of electronic devices used during the
instructional day.
14. Grade reductions for academic dishonesty.
15. Loss of computer privileges/Internet access.
16. Parent/guardian contracts to restrict home privileges.
17. Parent/guardian observations in student’s classes.
18. Parent/guardian conference with teacher or Campus
Principal.
19. Peer mediation.
20. Placement in another appropriate classroom.
21. Restitution/restoration, if applicable
22. School-assessed and school-administered probation.
23. Seating changes within the classroom.
24. Temporary confiscation of items that disrupt the educational
process.
25. Verbal correction.
26. Voluntary peer mediation/family management classes/
community service.
27. Withdrawal of privileges, such as participation in
extracurricular activities and eligibility for seeking and holding
honorary offices, and/or membership in school- sponsored
clubs or organizations.
28. Withdrawal of participation in school events such as field
trips, assemblies, etc.
Level II Offenses
The following behaviors are prohibited at all School and Schoolrelated
activities:
1. Abusing prescription and/or non-prescription drugs, giving a
prescription drug to another student, or possessing or being
under the influence of another person’s prescription drug on
School property or at a School-related event (except the
possession of asthma or anaphylaxis medications, as allowed