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Students at fundamental schools are expected to exercise good judgment and behave in a responsible manner. Students are also expected to read and adhere to the behavioral expectations set forth in the Code of Student Conduct. Student behavior which disrupts the learning process is not tolerated. Each teacher will be responsible for maintaining control of the classroom and determining consequences appropriate for misbehavior.

Student Expectations

• We are on time to class, prepared to learn and attentive to the teacher’s instructions.
• Class or homework left in a student’s locker will be considered incomplete and the appropriate consequences will be the result.
• We accept responsibility for our actions and commit to the policies of the fundamental school.
• We behave in a way that promotes a healthy, safe environment in which to learn.
• We support our fellow students and work together to achieve our goals.
• We respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the rights of others.

Cheating, forgery, and plagiarism are serious violations and will result in specific consequences. Cheating will result in a zero percent and a discipline referral. Forgery and plagiarism will result in a disciplinary referral and the student may be referred to the IAC.

All violations will result in consequences including warning, parent/guardian contact, written report, detention, office referral, suspension, work detail, and/or recommendation for expulsion.

• Discipline Violation – discipline referrals will result in a parental notification and may require a parent/guardian signature. It may result in a Report (requiring administrator or guidance conference), detention, or office referral. Failure to return a signed notice the following day/scheduled class results in a detention.
• Detentions may be issued by teachers or administrators. Detentions are held after school. A missed detention results in an additional detention.
• Four detentions (cumulative total) in a school year results in a Notice of Disciplinary Status Warning requiring signature and a mandatory parent/guardian conference.
• Six additional detentions (10 total) requires referral to the IAC.
• Out of school suspension requires referral to the IAC.
• Students may be referred to the IAC upon receiving two (2) discipline referrals in the same marking period, earning an out of school suspension, or upon serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct as determined by the administrative team.

Parents remain responsible for making appropriate transportation arrangements. Students who earn ten detentions may be referred to the IAC. Detention forms which are not returned by the next class meeting may result in an additional detention. Students must be on time for detentions according to school clocks. No one will be admitted late. Students who are late will be issued a make-up detention and a penalty detention. Students failing to serve a penalty detention will be assigned additional consequences and may be referred to the IAC.

Misuse of the Internet including electronic communication (Email/texting) that disrupts the school community may result in disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may range from parent notification to a disciplinary referral to appear before the IAC. An out of school suspension may be assigned. Electronic bullying, electronic cheating, electronic acts of forgery and electronic plagiarism are included in this policy.

Students in honors, advanced placement, or fundamental courses must be aware that reassignment to a disciplinary program/ expulsion may impact their curriculum. While every attempt is made to match schedules, it is rarely possible to replicate every class. Students taking these classes must be aware that, when engaging in serious Code of Student Conduct violations, they are jeopardizing their academic plan.