No. 218AR
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
218-AR. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The general guidelines which follow do not restrict the administration from assigning consequences by number of offenses or by combinations of rule infractions. Consequences for any offense can be taken to a higher degree at the discretion of the administration. This list is a guideline only and nothing in this statement of standards shall be construed as limiting the district in imposing different consequences when circumstances warrant. Student Discipline must comply with state and federal law. Privacy rights of individual students will preclude sharing information with anyone other than parents or guardians. Discipline is administered with age appropriate consequences according to the developmental level of the students.
Range of Consequences
IRC: Informal Restorative Conference
FRC: Formal Restorative Conference
D: Detention
SMD: Saturday Morning Detention
ISS: In-School Suspension
OSS: Out-of-School Suspension
E: Expulsion
Rule infractions and general guidelines for consequences shall apply within one school year and not be carried over into a subsequent year, except for record keeping purposes as required by law. Restorative Practices conferencing and/or parent contact shall be required for each student infraction.
| RULE |
GENERAL GUIDELINES |
| Level I |
(Minor Infraction) |
CONSEQUENCES (OCCURENCES) |
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Minor infractions are handled within the school |
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A. Dress code violation |
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B. Electronic devices |
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C. Food out of cafeteria |
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D. Inappropriate showing of affection |
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E. Late to school without reporting to office |
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F. Late to class - unexcused |
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G. Late to homeroom |
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H. Locker violation |
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I. Not returning library book |
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J. Outside without permission |
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K. Bus Violation |
(seriousness of incident) |
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L. Cutting class |
(loss of academic grade) |
| Level II |
Range of Consequences - PC - Explusion |
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Infractions handled within the school |
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A. Cheating (plus academic consequences) |
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B. Classroom disruption (minor) |
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C. Disprespect to faculty/staff |
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D. Disorderly conduct |
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E. Disruptive in halls |
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F. Horseplay |
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G. Throwing objects |
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H. Using profanity |
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I. Failure to comply with directives |
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J. Profanity directed at teacher/staff |
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K. Purposeful disruption of a school activity |
| Level III |
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Infractions that may also be referred to the police |
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Range of Consequences: Parent Conference - Explusion (Unless Indicated) |
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A. Vandalism - (restitution) |
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B. Graffiti - (restitution) |
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C. Falsifying documents |
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D. Forgery |
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E. Harassment |
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F. Sexual harassment |
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G. Smoking/posession of tobacco/tobacco products |
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H. Use of racial or other inflammatory terms |
| Level IV |
Infractions will be referred to police |
Parent Conference will be held |
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Range of Consequences: Parent Conference - Explusion (Unless Indicated) |
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A. Assault |
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B. Extortion |
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C. Fighting |
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D. Inciting a disturbance |
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E. Tampering with a fire alarm / fire extinguisher |
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F. Transfering / recieving stolen property |
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G. Stealing |
| Level V |
Infractions will be referred to police and to the Superintendent for Expulsion |
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A. Possession / use of sale / transfer drug or illegal substance |
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B. Possession of Alcohol |
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C. Possession of Weapon(s) |
Note: Any act that constitutes a crime under state and federal criminal codes is a violation of the code of conduct.
Approved: August 22, 2006
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