Hopewell Elementary
Schools
Code of Conduct
The Hopewell
Area School District recognizes the importance of establishing clear and
consistent disciplinary consequences for violations of district rules. Students are expected to demonstrate
maturity, responsibility, consideration, as well as treating each other with
dignity and respect.
Pursuant to
School Board Policy (#218, 9/27/13), the Board finds that student conduct is
closely related to learning and an effective educational program requires a safe
and orderly school environment. The
Board adopted a Code of Student Conduct to govern student discipline, and
students shall not be subject to disciplinary action because of race, gender,
color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap/disability.
Each student
must adhere to Board policies and the Code of Student Conduct governing student
discipline, with the ultimate goal of providing students with a positive
learning climate. Our school wide rules
are:
We are safe
We are caring
We are respectful
We are responsible
The
elementary student Code of Conduct is designed with enough flexibility so that
teachers can exercise judgment which is within the scope of the Code, their
classroom behavior management system, the student’s personal behavior
monitoring system, or any behaviors in relation to off-campus activities.
The
following pages define the level system used in the elementary disciplinary
program.
*Depending on the
severity of the incident, a “level one” referral is not always the first used.*
Level One
Infractions
Defined: Refer to minor misbehavior on the
part of the student that impedes or disrupts orderly classroom procedures or
school operations. These infractions
will be addressed by the appropriate school personnel as well as contacting
parents/guardians. Administrative action
will typically not occur with these misbehaviors.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Disruptive
Classroom/School Behavior
Unauthorized
presence in the building
Failure
to complete or carry out directions
Possession
of non-instructional items such as but not limited to: cell phones, iPod’s,
laser pointers, gaming devices, cameras, video cameras
Failure
to return required forms, books, and other school materials
Verbal
harassment or bullying of others
Running
or shouting in the halls
Dishonesty
Inappropriate
language
Disciplinary Options:
Verbal
or written reprimand
Parental
notification (email or phone call)
Confiscation
of non-instructional item
Special
Assignment (Reflective in nature)
Loss
of recess
Level Two
Infractions
Defined: Misbehavior that is frequent or
serious enough that it disrupts the learning climate of the school and/or
endangers the health or safety of others.
These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of Level
One incidents require the intervention of administrative personnel because the
prior consequences have failed to modify the behavior. Also included in this level are misbehaviors
which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others, but
whose educational consequences once again require a corrective action on the
part of administrative personnel.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Continuation
of Level One misconduct
Abusive,
obscene, or disrespectful language, writings, drawings, or gestures
Forgery
of any kind
Bullying/Cyber
Bullying
Harassment
Theft
Vandalism
Plagiarism/Cheating
Hands-off
violation
Defiance
of authority, disrespectful behavior to staff
Inappropriate
use of technology
Throwing
food/objects
Field
Trip/Assembly Misbehavior
Bus
misconduct
Disciplinary Options:
Level Three
Infractions
Defined: Acts that are frequent or serious in
nature that disrupts the learning environment of the school or acts that pose a
threat or danger to the health, safety, or welfare of others in the
school. These acts will require
administrative actions which could result in the immediate removal of the
student from the school and possible intervention of law enforcement
authorities.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Continuation
of or extreme Level II misconduct
Assault
Fighting
Verbal
or Physical Threats
Ethnic
or racial slurs
Sexual
harassment
Leaving
school without permission
Vandalism
Indecent
exposure
Destruction
of property
Possession
of a weapon
Possession
of drugs or alcohol
Other
violation of federal, state, or local laws
Disciplinary Options: