Orange County Public School Whispering Oak Elementary Student Code Of Conduct

Student Code Of Conduct The Student Code of Conduct was established to help students, parents, and school staff understand the guidelines for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. The Student Code of Conduct was established to help students, parents, and school staff understand the guidelines for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Each student must obey the rules: Each student must obey the rules: 1) While on school grounds 2) While being transported to or from school at public expense at public expense 3) During school sponsored events

While at school students have RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES

RIGHTS GIVEN TO STUDENTS A few important rights given to you by Orange County Public Schools include: A few important rights given to you by Orange County Public Schools include: The right to attend school in a positive learning environment. The right to attend school in a positive learning environment. The right to feel safe from crime, violence, intimidation, bullying, harassment, racism and other discrimination in the school. The right to feel safe from crime, violence, intimidation, bullying, harassment, racism and other discrimination in the school. The right to make up class work in a reasonable amount of time after an excused absence/suspension. The right to make up class work in a reasonable amount of time after an excused absence/suspension. The right to have access to counseling services. The right to have access to counseling services.

RIGHTS GIVEN TO STUDENTS The right to receive a teacher’s grading standard at the beginning of the grading period. The right to receive a teacher’s grading standard at the beginning of the grading period. The right to learn from competent teachers in an atmosphere free from bias and prejudice. The right to learn from competent teachers in an atmosphere free from bias and prejudice. The right to express your views through speaking and writing, but without being obscene, disruptive, Slanderous, or telling lies. The right to express your views through speaking and writing, but without being obscene, disruptive, Slanderous, or telling lies. The right to one’s religious beliefs respected and to participate in patriotic observances. The right to one’s religious beliefs respected and to participate in patriotic observances.

Safe Harbor Provision If a student discovers an illegal item at school, at home, or on the way to school, the student may immediately approach a school employee and surrender the item. If a student discovers an illegal item at school, at home, or on the way to school, the student may immediately approach a school employee and surrender the item. If a student approaches a school official and voluntarily surrenders such an object, then the student will not be subject to disciplinary action. If a student approaches a school official and voluntarily surrenders such an object, then the student will not be subject to disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE Information about the dress code: Information about the dress code: 1) No backless shoes. 2) All shirts must be at least 4 fingers wide (no thin tank tops or spaghetti straps). 3)The length of your skirts, shorts, or any other piece of clothing must come to your mid-thigh.

The following items have the potential to cause disruption or threat to a safe and positive school environment, and are prohibited: Hats, caps, visors, bandanas Sunglasses Chains hanging from the neck, belt, pocket or attached to wallet Jewelry that contains any type of sharp object

Shoes must be worn. The following are not acceptable: Thongs (flip-flops) Backless Shoes Cleats Roller Sneakers

Reminders Cell phones are not to be used on campus during school. Cell phones must remain off and out of sight during school hours. Teachers have the right to confiscate cell phones if they are being used during the school day. Cell phones are not to be used on campus during school. Cell phones must remain off and out of sight during school hours. Teachers have the right to confiscate cell phones if they are being used during the school day.

Standards of conduct for students transported by school bus Riding the bus is a privilege that can be taken away from you. Rules on the bus are: Rules on the bus are: 1) Always obey the bus driver. 2) Stay out of the street while waiting for the bus. 3) Be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to a scheduled stop time.

HOW SHOULD I ACT ON THE BUS? 4) Ride only the assigned bus. 5) Act appropriately while waiting for the bus. 6) Remain seated at all times. 7) No food, gum, or drinks. 8) Remain silent at railroad crossings. 9) Do not throw anything from the bus window. These are a few of the bus rules. Please refer to the student code of conduct for a complete list.

Levels of Student Discipline All offenses get ranked from 1 to 4. Level 1 is a minor offense and level 4 is the most severe offense.

LEVEL I DISCIPLINE RESPONSE CODE

Level 1 Offenses Level 1 offenses include: Cheating Cheating Classroom Disruption Classroom Disruption Disorderly Conduct Disorderly Conduct Disrespect Disrespect Dress Code Dress Code False and/or Misleading Information False and/or Misleading Information Insubordination Insubordination Misconduct on School Bus Misconduct on School Bus Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language/Materials Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language/Materials Repeated Misconduct Repeated Misconduct Tardiness Tardiness

Level 1 - Disorderly Conduct Conduct or behavior that interferes with or disrupts the orderly process of the school environment, a school function or extracurricular / co- curricular activity.

Conduct or behavior that lacks regard, civility, politeness, and/or courteous consideration which goes beyond the bounds of acceptable student behavior. Such as teasing, name calling, gossiping, spreading or starting rumors, and purposely embarrassing or humiliating another student. Level 1 - Disrespect

Level 1 - Giving False or Misleading Information Intentionally providing information to, or withholding valid information from, a school district employee.

Level 1 - Insubordination Refusal or failure to comply with a direction or an order from a school district employee.

Level 1 - Repeated Misconduct Repeated behavior that includes one or more Level I offenses.

What Could Happen to Me If I Commit A Level I Offense? Parental Contact ( recommended ) Parental Contact ( recommended ) Counseling and Direction Counseling and Direction Verbal Reprimand Verbal Reprimand Special Work Assignment Special Work Assignment Peer Mediation Peer Mediation Withdrawal of Privileges Withdrawal of Privileges Return of property, payment for same, or restitution for damages Detention (Parental Contact Mandatory) Behavior plan/contract Warning of referral to Level II

LEVEL II DISCIPLINE RESPONSE CODE

Level 2 Offenses Level 2 acts of misconduct are more serious and disruptive. Level 2 acts of misconduct are more serious and disruptive. All level 1 offenses can be considered a level 2 offense if they are more serious. All level 1 offenses can be considered a level 2 offense if they are more serious.

Level 2 Offenses Stealing – taking the property of another without permission Stealing – taking the property of another without permission Destruction of Property / Vandalism – destruction of school property or the property of others Destruction of Property / Vandalism – destruction of school property or the property of others Misconduct on School Bus Misconduct on School Bus Fighting Fighting

Level 2 - Intimidation / Threats The verbal or physical threat to do harm or violence to another student(s) or to the property of another person. This includes bullying.

Level 2 - Insubordination/ Open Defiance Either verbal or non- verbal refusal to comply with school rules or directions from school staff.

Level 2 - Other Serious Misconduct Any other intermediate act of misconduct or any more serious, harmful or disruptive example of any of the offenses described in Level I.

Level 2 - Forgery The making of a false or misleading written communication to a school staff member with either the intent to deceive the staff member or under circumstances which would be reasonably calculated to deceive the staff member.

Level 2 - Gambling Any unlawful participation in games (or activities) of chance for money and / or other things of value.

What Could Happen to Me If I Commit A Level II Offense? Any appropriate response from Level 1 Any appropriate response from Level 1 Parental contact recommended Parental contact recommended Behavior contract Behavior contract In-school suspension In-school suspension Work detail Work detail Confiscation of unauthorized materials / objects / contraband Return of property, payment for same or restitution for damages. Suspension from bus Warning of referral to Level III

LEVEL III DISCIPLINE RESPONSE CODE

Level 3 Offenses Level 3 offenses are major acts of misconduct. Level 3 offenses are major acts of misconduct. Additional infractions from the previous levels include: Additional infractions from the previous levels include: Firecrackers Firecrackers Smoking - * Must be reported to Law Enforcement * Smoking - * Must be reported to Law Enforcement * Destruction of Property - * Must be reported to Law Enforcement * Destruction of Property - * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 3 - Possession of Contraband Material Possession, use and or distribution of materials or items which are forbidden, including electronic items. This included possession of any type of weapon, excluding firearms (only if there is no threatening or intimidating display of the weapon).

Level 3 - Gross Insubordination / Open Defiance Willful refusal to submit to or comply with authority; exhibiting contempt or open resistance to a direct order.

Level 3- Battery When one student physically attacks another student with the intent to do bodily harm. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 3 - Extortion / Threats The willful or malicious threat of harm, injury, or violence to the person, property or reputation of another with the intent to obtain money, information, services, items of material worth or to cause fear. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 3 - Repeated Misconduct of a More Serious Nature Repeated misconduct which tends to substantially disrupt the orderly conduct of school, a school function or extracurricular / co- curricular activity.

Level 3 - Fighting Physical contact between two or more students which is harmful or disruptive (more serious than Level II) * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

NOTE SELF DEFENSE IS DESCRIBED AS AN ACTION TAKEN TO BLOCK AN ATTACK BY ANOTHER PERSON OR TO SHIELD YOURSELF FROM BEING HIT BY ANOTHER PERSON. RETALIATING BY HITTING A PERSON BACK IS NOT SELF DEFENSE AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FIGHTING!!! SELF DEFENSE IS DESCRIBED AS AN ACTION TAKEN TO BLOCK AN ATTACK BY ANOTHER PERSON OR TO SHIELD YOURSELF FROM BEING HIT BY ANOTHER PERSON. RETALIATING BY HITTING A PERSON BACK IS NOT SELF DEFENSE AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FIGHTING!!!

What Could Happen to Me If I Commit A Level III Offense? Appropriate response from Level I or Level II Appropriate response from Level I or Level II Parent Contact ( Mandatory ) Parent Contact ( Mandatory ) Assignment to alternative program / school. Assignment to alternative program / school. Behavior Plan / Contract Behavior Plan / Contract Suspension from school (1-10) days Suspension from school (1-10) days Referral to suspension reduction program Referral to suspension reduction program Expulsion from bus Expulsion from bus Temporary or permanent removal from participation in activities. Temporary or permanent removal from participation in activities. Referral to appropriate prevention or treatment program. Referral to appropriate prevention or treatment program. Warning of referral to Level IV. Warning of referral to Level IV.

LEVEL IV DISCIPLINE RESPONSE CODE

Level 4 Offenses Level 4 offenses are serious acts of misconduct. Level 4 offenses are serious acts of misconduct. Additional infractions from the previous levels include: Additional infractions from the previous levels include:

Level 4 - Threats of Employees, Volunteers or Students Any threat, direct or indirect, by word or act, to do violence or harm to a school employee, volunteer or students which creates a fear that the threat could be carried out. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - Battery of Employees, Volunteers or Students An actual or intentional touching or striking of a school employee, volunteer or student against his / her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - Robbery / Extortion The taking or attempting to take anything by force or violence. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - Firearms (Mandatory recommendation for expulsion for a minimum of 1 year) The possession, use, or control of any firearm (loaded or unloaded). * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - Other Weapons The possession, use, or control of any object, other than a firearm, that can harm or intimidate another person (chains, pipes, razors, pocket knife, bb guns, pellet gun, paintball gun, etc.) * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - Bomb Threats / Explosions Any communication which has the effect of threatening an explosion to do malicious, destructive or bodily harm to school system property, activity, or person. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 - False Fire Alarm The willful and / or malicious activation of a fire alarm system, or reporting a false fire. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

Level 4 – Drugs/ Possession/ Use (Mandatory recommendation for selling any drug is expulsion for a minimum of 1 year) The possession, use, transmission, buying, selling or being under the influence of illegal or illicit drugs, or any substance capable of modifying behavior

Level 4 - Sexual Harassment A slur, comment, or other verbal or physical conduct that is hostile or offensive to the educational environment. * Must be reported to Law Enforcement *

What Could Happen to Me If I Commit A Level IV Offense? Mandatory 10-day suspension from school with consideration of expulsion. Mandatory 10-day suspension from school with consideration of expulsion. Parent Contact ( mandatory ) Parent Contact ( mandatory ) Probation / expulsion for elementary students Probation / expulsion for elementary students Law Enforcement Contacted Law Enforcement Contacted Expulsion from the school district Expulsion from the school district

Summary I reviewed a large portion of information within the student code of conduct. I reviewed a large portion of information within the student code of conduct. Students are reminded to read the entire book for all of the information. Students are reminded to read the entire book for all of the information. ANY QUESTIONS?