Volunteer drivers and chaperones are necessary to make our field trips possible.  If you are able to accompany us on any of our outings, please let your child’s teacher know.  Your involvement will be greatly appreciated.  If you will be driving for a field trip, a copy of your valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance must be on file in the office.  There must be a seatbelt for each passenger in the vehicle.

Personal Items
Personal toys or non-essential items of any type are not to be brought to school.  Students are only to bring to school items that are necessary for their education.

Inappropriate Conduct
Conduct which deliberately interferes with the educational process or violates accepted and ordinary standards of conduct is prohibited even though not specifically set forth below.  Violating any school rule or performing any act that is disruptive or detrimental to the health and welfare of other individuals or is damaging to school property whether specifically listed or not, will not be tolerated or condoned.  The degree of seriousness of the misconduct, as well as the accumulative effect of misconduct, will be used in determining the degree of severity of the discipline to be imposed and whether the offense warrants expulsion.  The precise discipline to be imposed with respect to an infraction (suspension up to and including expulsion) may vary in type or length depending upon the seriousness of the misconduct and the accumulative misconduct of the student.   Gross misbehavior and persistent disobedience may result in expulsion.  School grounds are defined as the immediate vicinity which students are identified with, or activities under the jurisdiction of the school.

For occurrences of unacceptable behavior, the teacher administration, parents and student will meet as the first step in solving the problem.  Administrators have the authority to execute the discipline outlined.  The severity of the violation will determine the degree of discipline administered within the stated guidelines.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR	DISCIPLINARY ACTION
1. Arson: Purposefully setting fire on school premises.	Suspension 10 days Recommended expulsion Referral to Police Restitution
2. Assault: Striking or threatening to use physical force with school personnel, students, and/or others on school property or at school sponsored events.	Removal from class Possible suspension 1 to 10 days Possible referral to police Possible expulsion up to and including 180 school days.
3. Biting: The act of purposefully biting another person to do bodily harm.	Removal from class Possible suspension
4. Cheating: The act or an instance of fraudulently deceiving.	Removal from class/Telephone call home
5. Alcohol & Drugs: Possession of, use of, under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, caffeine pills and/or any controlled substances including look-alikes or what is represented as a drug or alcohol inclusive and/or any related paraphernalia (empty beer or liquor containers or substitute containers, etc.)	1st Offense Referral to police Suspension 3 to 5 days 2nd Offense Referral to police Suspension 5 to 10 days Drug assessment Meeting with a qualified substance abuse counselor 3rd Offense Referral to police Suspension 10 days Possible recommended expulsion. This action may be indefinitely postponed if the student participates in and adheres to a substance abuse treatment program.
6.Extortion: Taking money or items of value through force, illegal activity, or ingenuity.	Confiscation of item Suspension 1 to 3 days
7.False Alarms: Fire alarms, the removal of fire extinguishers, a call to 911, or bomb threats.	Referral to police Suspension 3 day minimum Possible expulsion
8.Fighting: Pushing, hitting, kicking, etc., between two or more students on school property, or at school sponsored activities.	Suspension:  All parties 1 to 10 days Possible recommended expulsion
9.Forgery:  Faudulent means to use or obtain use of school related documents.	Suspension 1 to 3 days
10.Gang or Gang-Like Behavior: Gang or gang like activity of any kind (including graffiti on school property) at any school activities at any time; forming associations with other students who imitate gangs or who have similar characteristics; gang or gang like attire; "ganging up' on other persons to harass, threaten or intimidate; creating a threatening environment; vandalizing or damaging property.	Suspension 1 to 3 days
11.Habits or Bodily Conditions Detrimental to the School: Conditions under which the pupil is suspected of having a communicable disease.  One who has persistently neglected personal hygiene to the point where it is disruptive.	Parent and student will be required to correct the condition.
12.Harassment: Gender/Ethnic/Religious/Disability/Genera I Conduct that shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or age that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance. Also includes incidents that occur at school sponsored activities, that are initiated by students and that are directed toward students, staff, or employees of the school district.	Suspension 1 to 10 days Possible referral to police Possible recommended expulsion
13.Illegal Activities: Illegal activities not referred to in other portions of the Code of Conduct (breaking and entering, etc.)	Suspension 1 to 10 days Possible referral to police
14. Inappropriate Behavior: Disrespectful student behavior, defiance of authority, the refusal of a student to comply with the reasonable requests of any school employee, unauthorized leaving of school property, or instigating inappropriate behavior.	Possible suspension 1 to 10 days Possible recommendation for expulsion
15. Indecency: Offending acts against recognized standards of propriety and good taste (as interpreted by the school administration). This may include items of clothing that the administration determines to be inappropriate.	Suspension 1 to 3 days Parent and student will be required to correct the condition.
16. Lying: Marked by or containing falsehoods	Suspension 1 to 3 days
17. Non-Productive Behavior: Not meeting reasonable academic and/or attendance responsibilities.	Parent contact made Meeting with parent, teacher, and administration
18. Obscenity and Profanity: Vulgar acts in verbal or written form, pictures or gestures. Use of inappropriate or offensive language, either written or spoken.	Suspension 1 to 5 days
19. Pyrotechnics: Use, possession, and/or production of any explosive, smoke- or- odor- producing device is prohibited in or on school property includes possession of lighters and matches.	Suspension 1 to 10 days Referral to police Possible recommended expulsion
20. Sexual Assault or Harassment: Any physical or verbal effort to intimidate/force, or attempt to force another person against his/her will into any sexually related activity. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal/physical conduct, or communication of an intimidating/hostile or offensive sexual nature.	Suspension 1 to 10 days Referral to a counselor Possible referral to police Possible recommended expulsion
21. Tardiness/Truancy: Excessive tardiness, skipping classes or skipping school.	Parent contact made Referral to Truant Officer
22. Theft: The act of stealing and/ or possessing stolen goods.	Suspension up to 5 days Restitution Possible referral to police
23. Tobacco: Possession or use of tobacco in any form, including look alike or what is represented as tobacco or in the presence of visible smoke, is prohibited on school property, or at any school event regardless of location. This includes look- alike or what is represented as tobacco or any related paraphernalia (empty tobacco containers or substitute containers), possession of smoking materials, i.e. lighter, matches, etc.	1st Offense Suspension up to 5 days Meeting with a counselor Referral to police 2nd Offense Suspension up to 10 days Meeting with a counselor Referral to police
24. Vandalism: Defacing or destroying property of the school, staff, or students	Suspension 1 to 10 days Restitution Possible referral to police Possible recommended expulsion
25. Weapon Possession: Possessing, using, threatening to use, or transferring any weapon or instrument capable of inflicting harm or considered dangerous by the administration or teachers. The term weapon includes such items as a fire arm, gun revolver, pistol, (including a starter gun or BB gun) dagger, dirk, stiletto, knife with a blade over three inches in length, pocket knife opened by a mechanical device, iron bar, brass knuckles etc. (State Law: Weapons- Free School Zone Policy#5131.4a)	Suspension pending possible recommended expulsion Referral to police The law requires a school administrator to contact the local police agency when a weapon is found in the possession of a student.
26. Weapon Look- Alikes: Possessing, handling, or transmitting any object or instrument that is a "look alike" weapon or instrument, (e.g. starter pistol, rubber knife, comb switchblade, souvenir, or collectable weapons, toy guns, etc.)	Suspension 1 to 10 days Possible referral to police Possible recommended expulsion