Checks and Office Discipline Referral

Good News…..there are less checks! Limited the types of checks Limited the types of checks Fewer ways that you can get checks Fewer ways that you can get checks

Motivation….pep rallies and activities First marking period---school wide pep rally …games, prizes, special guests First marking period---school wide pep rally …games, prizes, special guests Second m.p.– ice skating party (get out of school) Second m.p.– ice skating party (get out of school) Third m.p.- fun assembly…special guests, games, prizes Third m.p.- fun assembly…special guests, games, prizes Fourth m.p.- outside fun day….Rita’s Fourth m.p.- outside fun day….Rita’s To make the activity/reward party…..19 or less checks and no ISS. To make the activity/reward party…..19 or less checks and no ISS.

Here are the new checks

Unprepared for class Student comes to class repeatedly without the necessary materials, including Book, pencil, calculator, notebook, packets, etc. Student comes to class repeatedly without the necessary materials, including Book, pencil, calculator, notebook, packets, etc.

Passport The student does not have a passport in the hallway or uses another student’s passport The student does not have a passport in the hallway or uses another student’s passport

Hallway Misconduct Students is running or being unsafe in the hallway Students is running or being unsafe in the hallway Can include yelling in the hallway Can include yelling in the hallway

Inappropriate Language Student uses inappropriate language that is not directed toward another student or staff member Student uses inappropriate language that is not directed toward another student or staff member Example. Student drops books in hallway and accidentally swears. Example. Student drops books in hallway and accidentally swears.

Horseplay Student engages in inappropriate physical contact including PDA (public displays of affection) Student engages in inappropriate physical contact including PDA (public displays of affection) Example: Hugging, pushing (not meant to harm) Example: Hugging, pushing (not meant to harm)

Defiance/Disrespect/ Non- compliance Student failure to respond to adult requests/directives. Student failure to respond to adult requests/directives. Not following teacher’s class rules. Not following teacher’s class rules.

Disruption Student disrupts teacher or staff in the classroom Student disrupts teacher or staff in the classroom includes talking during instruction, out of seat, or other. includes talking during instruction, out of seat, or other.

Technology Violation Student engages in non-serious but inappropriate (as defined by school) technology violation Student engages in non-serious but inappropriate (as defined by school) technology violation pager, music/video players, camera, and/or computer. pager, music/video players, camera, and/or computer. Cell phone is seen but not used Cell phone is seen but not used

Property Misuse/throwing Student misuses school property or equipment. Student misuses school property or equipment. Writing on desks Writing on desks Throwing paper Throwing paper Writing in books Writing in books Wasting supplies Wasting supplies Leaving trash in cafeteria Leaving trash in cafeteria

Tardy Student repeatedly arrives at class after the bell Student repeatedly arrives at class after the bell

Consequences of Checks 10 checks= contact home 10 checks= contact home 20 checks = ISS 20 checks = ISS 30 checks = ISS 30 checks = ISS 30 checks also results in a meeting with your parents to discuss behavior 30 checks also results in a meeting with your parents to discuss behavior

What about the strikes? Strikes are now part of an Office Discipline Referral (ODR) Strikes are now part of an Office Discipline Referral (ODR) All behaviors worthy of a strike will now go directly to the office. All behaviors worthy of a strike will now go directly to the office. Accumulation of checks will also earn a visit to the office. Accumulation of checks will also earn a visit to the office. All information will be kept on file for future reference. All information will be kept on file for future reference. Will determine participation in assemblies or activities (Reward Parties) Will determine participation in assemblies or activities (Reward Parties)

Abusive Language/ Inappropriate Language/ Profanity Student delivers verbal or non- verbal (hand gestures) messages that include swearing, name calling or use of words in an inappropriate way. Student delivers verbal or non- verbal (hand gestures) messages that include swearing, name calling or use of words in an inappropriate way. Directed towards another student or staff member Directed towards another student or staff member

Arson Student plans and/or participates in burning of property. Student plans and/or participates in burning of property.

Bomb Threat/ False Alarm Student delivers a message of possible explosive materials being in school, or near school, and/or pending explosion Student delivers a message of possible explosive materials being in school, or near school, and/or pending explosion

Defiance/Disrespect/ Insubordination/ Non-Compliance Student engages in repeated refusal to follow directions, talks back and/or is disrespectful Student engages in repeated refusal to follow directions, talks back and/or is disrespectful

Disruption Student engages in behavior causing an interruption in a class or activity. Student engages in behavior causing an interruption in a class or activity. includes includes sustained loud talk, sustained loud talk, yelling, or screaming; yelling, or screaming; noise with materials; noise with materials; horseplay or roughhousing; horseplay or roughhousing; and/or sustained out-of-seat behavior. and/or sustained out-of-seat behavior.

Dress Code Violation Student wears clothing that does not fit within the dress code guidelines practiced by the school/district. Student wears clothing that does not fit within the dress code guidelines practiced by the school/district.

Fighting Student is involved in an incident involving physical violence. Student is involved in an incident involving physical violence.

Forgery/ Theft Student takes something that doesn’t belong to them without permission and/or passes the item on to someone else. Student takes something that doesn’t belong to them without permission and/or passes the item on to someone else. Student signed a person’s name without that person’s permission. Student signed a person’s name without that person’s permission.

Harassment/Bullying Student delivers disrespectful messages* (verbal or gestural) to another person that includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or written notes. Student delivers disrespectful messages* (verbal or gestural) to another person that includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or written notes. *Disrespectful messages include negative comments based on race, religion, gender, age, and/or national origin; sustained or intense verbal attacks based on ethnic origin, disabilities or other personal matters. *Disrespectful messages include negative comments based on race, religion, gender, age, and/or national origin; sustained or intense verbal attacks based on ethnic origin, disabilities or other personal matters.

Inappropriate Display of Affection Student engages in inappropriate, verbal and/or physical gestures/contact of a sexual nature Student engages in inappropriate, verbal and/or physical gestures/contact of a sexual nature

Inappropriate Location/ Out of Bounds Area Student is in an area that is outside of school boundaries (as defined by school). Student is in an area that is outside of school boundaries (as defined by school).

Lying/Cheating Student copies another students work and tries to take credit. Student copies another students work and tries to take credit. Student lies to staff Student lies to staff Copying materials from internet Copying materials from internet Cheating on test/quizzes Cheating on test/quizzes

Misconduct for a SUB The student acts in a disruptive or disrespectful manner towards a substitute teacher The student acts in a disruptive or disrespectful manner towards a substitute teacher

Physical Aggression Student engages in actions involving serious physical contact where injury may occur (e.g., hitting, punching, hitting with an object, kicking, hair pulling, scratching, etc.). Student engages in actions involving serious physical contact where injury may occur (e.g., hitting, punching, hitting with an object, kicking, hair pulling, scratching, etc.).

Property Damage/Vandalism Student participates in an activity that results in destruction or damage of property. Student participates in an activity that results in destruction or damage of property. Using science equipment inappropriately Using science equipment inappropriately

Skip class Student leaves or misses class without permission Student leaves or misses class without permission

Technology Violation Student violates school cell phone policy Student violates school cell phone policy Uses cell phone Uses cell phone Phone rings in class Phone rings in class Student violates school computer/internet policy Student violates school computer/internet policy

Use/Possession of Alcohol Student is in possession of or is using alcohol Student is in possession of or is using alcohol

Use/Possession of Combustibles Student is in possession of substances/objects easily capable of causing bodily harm and/or property damage (matches, lighters, firecrackers, gasoline, lighter fluid). Student is in possession of substances/objects easily capable of causing bodily harm and/or property damage (matches, lighters, firecrackers, gasoline, lighter fluid).

Use/Possession of Drugs Student is in possession of or is using illegal drugs/substances or imitations. Student is in possession of or is using illegal drugs/substances or imitations.

Use/Possession of Tobacco Student is in possession of or is using tobacco. Student is in possession of or is using tobacco.

Use/Possession of Weapons Student is in possession of knives or guns (real or look alike), or other objects readily capable of causing bodily harm. Student is in possession of knives or guns (real or look alike), or other objects readily capable of causing bodily harm.

Consequences of Office Discipline Referral (ODR) Misconduct forms now called Office Discipline Referral (ODR) Misconduct forms now called Office Discipline Referral (ODR) Every ODR results in a contact with parent Every ODR results in a contact with parent Possible consequences for receiving an ODR Possible consequences for receiving an ODR Meeting with principal Meeting with principal Parent meeting Parent meeting Team meeting Team meeting Lunch detention with Mr. Rudy Lunch detention with Mr. Rudy ISS– In school suspension ISS– In school suspension OSS– Out of school suspension OSS– Out of school suspension Not allowed to participate in school assemblies or pep rallies Not allowed to participate in school assemblies or pep rallies Not allowed to participate in after school activities or dances Not allowed to participate in after school activities or dances