1. St. Lucie County Schools Code of Conduct

2. What is the Code of Conduct?
The Code of Conduct tells us what is against the rules and what happens if we break the rules
There are 4 levels of infractions (things that break the rules)

3. Level 1 Infractions Cheating Disrespect Disruptive conduct
Being out of dress code
Misconduct on the bus
Being tardy
Not coming to school

4. What Happens? Parent contact
Not being allowed to ride the bus
Behavior contract

5. Level 2 Infractions Attempting to fight
Lying to teachers and other staff members
Serious misconduct on the school bus
Open defiance of authority or school policy
Stealing
Vandalism
Obscene or abusive language
Inappropriate Clothing

6. What Happens? Parent contact from the Dean’s Office
Not being allowed to ride the bus
Behavior contract
Confiscation of electronic devices
In-school suspension
Out of school suspension

7. Wait…there’s MORE!!! Level 3 Infractions
Assault or threatening another student
Fighting
Forgery
Gambling
Willful insubordination
Bullying
Harassment
Theft
Misuse of telecommunication services
Wait…there’s MORE!!!

8. Level 3 Infractions Serious misconduct on school buses
Possession of contraband materials
Sexual harassment
Tampering with school safety equipment
Possessing tobacco products
Trespassing
Extreme vandalism
Possession of drug paraphernalia

9. What Happens?
Mandatory parent contact from principal or district employee
NOTIFY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Loss of computer privileges
Removal from extracurricular activities
Restitution for loss or damages
Confiscation of electronic devices
In-school or out of school suspension
Recommendation for expulsion

10. Wait…there’s MORE!!! Level 4 Infractions
Possession of drugs or alcohol
Assault or battery
False fire alarm
Arson
Threatening or assaulting school employees
Robbery
Possession of weapons
Wait…there’s MORE!!!

11. Level 4 Infractions Extortion
False accusation against school employees
Manipulating computer data
Drug or alcohol sale or distribution
Extreme vandalism

12. What Happens? NOTIFY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Loss of privileges including riding the bus
Loss of computer privileges
Confiscation of electronic devices
Removal from extracurricular activities
Referral to guidance
Restitution for loss or damages
Referral to alternative school
Suspension from school for up to 10 days with recommendation for expulsion

13. More on Bullying Bullying includes: Teasing Social exclusion
Threatening
Intimidating
Physical violence
Theft
Harassment
Public humiliation
Destruction of property