Code of Student Conduct and Handbook for Lebanon High School ...

VII. DISCIPLINARY STRUCTURE: STUDENT MISCONDUCT and RESPONSELevel Examples of Behavior Procedures Possible Disciplinary ResponsesLEVEL ILevel I misconduct involvesbehavior on the part of thestudent that impedes orderlyclassroom procedures orinterferes with the orderlyoperation of the school.Individual staff members canusually correct thesemisbehaviors as they occur.However, sometimes thesupport of other schoolpersonnel is required.LEVEL IILevel II misconduct involvesbehavior that is frequent orserious enough to disrupt thelearning climate of the school.These infractions, which usuallyresult from the continuation ofLevel I behaviors, require theintervention of an administrator.Misbehaviors that do notrepresent a direct threat to thehealth and safety of others, yetthey do disrupt the educationalclimate are considered Level II.Level IIILevel III misconduct involvesacts directed against persons orproperty. The consequences ofthese acts may or may notseriously endanger the health orsafety of others in the school.However, they seriously disruptthe learning environment.Frequently, these acts can behandled by schooladministrators.Those offenses which arecriminal (or illegal) willautomatically be referred to ourschool resource officer and lawenforcement.Level IVLevel IV misconduct involvesacts which result in violence toanother person or to property.These acts pose a direct threat tothe safety of others in theschool.These acts are clearly criminaland are so serious that theyalways require administrativeaction, which results in theimmediate removal of thestudent from school, theintervention of law enforcementauthorities, and action by theBoard of School Directors.Classroom or school tardinessNon-defiant failure to complete assignmentsor carry out directionsHorseplay/yellingClassroom/hallway/cafeteria disturbancesLyingDisrespectful language or gesturesDress Code violationDrawing or displaying gang related symbolsBus disturbanceCheating/plagiarism*Continuation of Level I behaviorUsing forged notes/excuses;impersonation of a parentFailure to give correct nameCutting ClassMisuse of hall passInsubordination/DefianceTruancyLeaving class without permissionDefiant failure to complete assignmentsGamblingUse of prohibited technologydevices/phonesAbusive or obscene language/verbal threatsFailure to serve detention assignmentHarassment/intimidation/bullyingPossession, use or sale of tobacco*Continuation of Level I and/or II behaviorLeaving school without permissionThrowing harmful objectsFightingVandalismTheft/attempted theftThreats to students/staffInappropriate sexual conductGang related activityPossession of drug or alcohol relatedparaphernalia or look-alike items*Possession, use, or sale of alcohol, drugs orother controlled substances*Possession, use or sale of fireworks, bombs,or other unauthorized dangerous items*Reckless driving on school property (LHSstudents only) **Unmodified Level I, II, and/or III behaviorsDeliberately striking a district employee,official or volunteer (appropriate)Seriously threatening a district employee,official, or volunteerExtortionBomb threat or false alarmPossession, use, or sale of weapons or lookalike itemsAssaultVandalism (major)Theft, possession, or sale of stolen propertyArson36Intervention is required by the staffmember who is supervising the studentand observes the misbehavior.Repeated misbehavior requires aparent/teacher conference with thecounselor and/or administrator.The staff member needs to maintain anaccurate record of the offense anddisciplinary action.The student is referred to theadministrator for appropriate disciplinaryaction.The administrator meets with the studentand teacher and decides the mostappropriate response.A parent conference is held.Behavior support plan is developed forre-occurring infractions.The administrator needs to maintain anaccurate record of the offense anddisciplinary action.The administrator initiates investigationand confers with staff aboutconsequences. A threat and/or riskassessment may be required.Law enforcement is contacted whenappropriate.The administrator meets with the studentand the parent about the student’smisconduct about the disciplinary action.An administrative hearing may berequired. Behavior support plan isrequired at this level.Administrator may initiate a threat andrisk assessment.Restitution of property and damage isrequired when applicable.The administrator needs to maintain anaccurate record of the offense anddisciplinary action.The administrator verifies the offense,confers with the staff involved and meetswith student and parent. The student isimmediately removed from the schoolenvironment. School officials contactlaw enforcement agency and assist inprosecution.Board hearing will be held.Parents/student may be responsiblefor all associated costs if student isfound guilty.*Asterisks in the “examples” column refer to corresponding asterisks in the “disciplinary responses” column.Verbal reprimandSpecial assignment such as areflection paperParent conference (person or phone)Withdrawal of privilegesDetentionFailure of test/assignment*Special assignment such as areflection paperParent/staff/student conferenceDetentionWithdrawal of privilegesCounseling possible referral forPsychological evaluationAlternative placementIn-school suspensionOut-of-school suspensionRemoval of bus privileges forbus offensesMandatory action: detentions/fine maybe levied*Temporary removal from classInstruction in the homeAlternative educationIn-school suspensionOut-of-school suspensionAdministrative hearingBoard hearingExpulsionRestitutionCounseling/referral forPsychologicalevaluation/rehabilitationCharges under PA Civil/CriminalCodeRemoval of bus privileges*In accordance with specificpolicies, student may besuspended and may be expelledLoss of driving privileges toschool**SuspensionExpulsionAlternative EducationReferral for psychological/rehabilitationtreatmentRestitutionCharges under PennsylvaniaCivil/Criminal CodeAll proven offenses in Level IV will have amandatory 10-day suspension and a hearingbefore the Board of Directors.