2023-2024
The Edmonson County 5/6 Center staff, along with family and community support, will provide a safe environment and the opportunity for all students to learn and become productive citizens.
WELCOME TO THE EDMONSON COUNTY 5/6 CENTER
As we set out to begin a new and exciting year, I would like to take this opportunity to personally welcome each and every student to a place filled with learning, positivity, and engagement on a daily basis. The faculty and staff take great pride in providing our students with a school environment that is safe, nurturing, understanding, and friendly.
We also aspire to be a welcoming environment to all parents, as it is my belief that parental involvement is one of the major keys to a student's success. I encourage parents and guardians to become actively involved with the school’s Parent Teacher Organization, attend Site Based Council Meetings, and stay in constant contact with the teachers and staff of the 5/6 Center. Together we can make a difference in the lives of the students in Edmonson County.
Students should use this handbook as a guide to help them become familiar with the expectations, policies, and procedures of the 5/6 Center. Any student or parent needing help understanding anything within this handbook should feel free to consult a member of the faculty and staff.
Sincerely,
Charla Caudill, Principal
OFFICE STAFF
Principal: Charla Caudill
Family
Resource
Center: Lisa Whobrey
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
597-3900
Edmonson County Board of Education
597-2101
597-3878
5/6 Family Resource Center
597-8329
597-2172
Wildcat Core Values
Worthy - We deserve to be successful, safe and loved
Integrity - We are honest and always keep our word
Leaders - We will support, guide and inspire others to be great people
Determined - We will not give up even when things are hard
Caring - We will always consider the needs and feelings of others
Achievers - We will always strive to meet our goals
Trustworthy - Our family, teachers and friends can depend on us to be honest and truthful
Successful- We will never quit
REWARDS: REWARDS: 4 students from each grade level who have perfect attendance for the week and demonstrate the Core Values will be recognized for a reward. Each Friday you should nominate a student from your class. On Monday 2 students from each grade level will receive recognition and a milkshake (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry). On Thursday 2 students from each grade level will receive recognition and a drink of their choice (coke product, water or sports drink). The nominating teachers will also receive a shake or drink on the recognition days.
We will also recognize two students for students of the week.
QUARTERLY REWARDS CRITERIA
Students will have the opportunity to receive a school-wide reward each nine weeks at the 5/6 Center. Students who earn this reward will have the opportunity for approximately one hour of supervised reward time.
Students who do not meet all criteria listed below will not receive the reward:
ATTENDANCE
GRADES
BEHAVIOR
This reward is per each nine weeks grading period. All students will have a new opportunity at the start of each grading period.
EDMONSON COUNTY SCHOOLS 2023-2024 School Calendar Amended 2/13/2023 Semester 1 - 83 Instructional Days --- Semester 2 - 87 Instructional Day
August 11, 14, 15 …..…………………Professional Development Days* (Teachers Only)
August 16, 17, 18 ……………………………………………… Teacher/Staff Work Days
August 21 …………………………………………………Opening Day (Teachers Only)
August 22 .…………………..………………….…………………...First Day for Students
September 4 ………………………………………………………… Holiday (Labor Day)
September 8 ....……………….………Professional Development Day* (Teachers Only)
October 2 – 6 ....…...…………………………………………..……………… Fall Break
October 27 .....………..………………………. End 1st Grading Period (42 Instructional Days) October 30 .…………………………………………… 2nd Grading Period Begins November 7 ………………. Election Day (No School – Teacher/Staff Work Day) November 22-24 …………………………………Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed) November 23 …………………………………………….Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) December 20 – January 2 ….………………………………………………Winter Break December 25………………………..…………...……………...Holiday (Christmas Day) January 1 ….....……………….…………………….…………Holiday (New Year’s Day) January 3 …………………………………………. Return to School from Winter Break January 12 .………………………………End 2nd Grading Period (41 instructional days) January 15 ……….…………………………………….School Closed (M. L. King Day) January 16 ……….………………………………………..3rd Grading Period Begins February 19 ……..…………… Presidents’ Day (No School – Teacher/Staff Work Day) March 15 ..…………..…………………... End 3rd Grading Period (43 instructional days) March 18 .…………………………………………..……….. 4th Grading Period Begins April 1 - 5 …………………………...Spring Break (includes 5 potential make-up days) May 21 …………………….……… Election Day (No School – Teacher/Staff Work Day) May 24 .………….. End 4th Grading Period - Students’ Last Day (44 instructional days) May 27 ……………………… Memorial Day (No School – NOT a Teacher/Staff Work Day) May 28 ………………………………………………. Closing Day (Teachers Only)
*Make-up days: Make-up days may be made up by extending the school calendar at the end of the school year, the use of Non-Traditional Instruction and by using the following as potential make-up days: February 19, and any/all of Spring Break (April 1 - 5). *All professional development days are flexible.
A+ (100-99) A (98-94) A- (93-90)
B+ (89-88) B (87-84) B- (83-80)
C+ (79-78) C (77-74) C- (73-70)
D+ 69-68 D (67-64) D- (63-60)
F (Below 60)
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GRADING PERIODS
Grading periods are approximately nine weeks long. Report cards will be sent home with students a few days after each nine weeks grading period has ended. A progress report will be sent home with the students approximately halfway through each nine week grading period.
VISITORS
Parents and visitors shall report to the main office before proceeding to any part of the building. All parents and visitors shall enter the building through the main office area on the West Center Street side of the building. All visitors must show proper ID and must obtain a Visitor’s Pass from the office. Students shall not bring a “guest” to school.
STUDENT DROP-OFF
The only entrance available to parents, guardians, or visitors is located on West Center Street at the main entrance to the building. These doors will not open until 7:30 a.m. Students may be dropped off at the gym entrance at 7:10 a.m. Students that arrive before 7:30 a.m. shall enter the building through the gymnasium using the doors (Door C) on the West Center Street side of the building (the same location where students that ride the bus enter and exit). Students who arrive early must remain in the gym until 7:30 a.m.
STUDENT CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
The bell to begin class will ring at 7:48 a.m. Students that arrive after 7:48 a.m. must report to the main office and sign in. They will be counted tardy (or receive a half-day absence, depending on arrival time) for the day and will need a note from the secretary before being allowed to enter class.
The bell to dismiss classes will ring at 2:35 p.m. If a student must leave school early, the parent or an adult who has written authorization (on file at the 5/6 Center) from the guardian, shall report directly to the principal or her secretary, and they will call for the student. Students that are checked out of school prior to this time will be counted tardy (or receive a half-day absence, depending on departure time). A student may not leave school grounds before the last dismissal bell unless he/she is signed out through the office. The parent or person who has written authorization on file at the 5/6 Center must sign out any student that does not ride the bus. These students will go directly to the office after the bell at 2:35 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Students that have been absent should bring a parent note or doctor’s excuse to Mr Arnold or their homeroom teacher on the day they return to school. Parent notes must have the student’s full name, list the date of the absence(s), a valid reason as to why they were absent, and be signed by their parent/guardian (see district attendance policy manual). Once a child returns from an absence, they have five school days to submit an excuse. Students will be allowed three parent notes per semester and a total of 6 parent notes per school year. Students will not be allowed to use all six parent notes in one semester
Students that have unexcused absences will receive a grade of 0 for all work they missed that day. Suspensions are considered as unexcused absences (Administration discretion).
One Call is used to notify the guardian when a student is absent. A student who has six unexcused absences will be considered a habitual truant. After the eighth unexcused absence the student will be referred to the Director of Pupil Personnel for possible legal action.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
Breakfast is served from 7:30-7:48 a.m. Students that do not ride the school bus should arrive at school in time to eat breakfast and be ready for class by 7:48 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Students that have a negative balance in their account will not be allowed to charge extra food items. Microwave ovens are not available at the 5/6 Center for students who chose to bring their own lunch to school.
MONEY
The 5/6 Center has no means of providing change for students. It is recommended that parents/guardians pay for yearbooks, pictures, and other items with a personal check.
SNACKS/DRINKS/GUM
No outside drinks, with the exception of bottled water in a clear container, are allowed at school unless they are with a sack lunch, and the drink must be in the original container. Students must have permission from their teacher to have a drink or snack in their classroom. Students are allowed to have gum at school, but must have individual teacher approval before chewing gum in the classroom. This privilege may be taken away if abused by the student.
STUDENT FILES
Students will not be allowed to attend the Edmonson County 5/6 Center unless they have the following items on file with the school.
6th grade physical on the 6th grade physical form. Parents/guardians may get a physical form from the school secretary or counselor.
Copy of their legal birth certificate.
Copy of their legal social security card.
An up-to-date immunization certificate.
All students will need the following items on file with the school secretary.
Current address (including post office box number) and phone number.
Emergency card.
A list of individuals that are allowed to check the student out of school.
Legal guardianship papers/divorce agreements, if applicable.
If any of the above information changes, please notify school personnel so we can maintain the correct information on our students.
BUS PASSES
Whenever a student needs to disembark the bus at a location other than his/her regular pickup/dropoff location, that student must obtain a bus pass from the office by presenting a written request (to the school secretary) of the change, signed by his/her parents/guardian. A physical address must be listed on the written request provided to the front office. Students shall ride the bus they have been assigned, from Kyrock Elementary and South Edmonson Elementary, to and from the 5/6 Center. Students are not allowed to switch buses without permission from the principal.
BUS DISCIPLINE
Students must obey the driver’s request at all times. A complete list of bus rules may be found in the “Student Code of Conduct” handbook. Refusal to follow and/or obey the driver will result in the driver reporting misbehavior to the principal. The following are the general guidelines used to discipline bus misbehavior:
1st offense Student conference (letter to parents).
2nd offense One-day bus suspension.
3rd offense Three-day bus suspension.
4th offense Five-day bus suspension.
5th offense Number of days to be determined by the school administrator.
When the first offense is fighting, verbal abuse of the driver, or an offense that endangers the student or other students, probation will be waived and the student will receive a minimum three-day bus suspension. In special circumstances the investigating administrator may place the student in AE.
CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT
Parent requests for specific teachers will not be taken at the 5/6 Center.
TEXTBOOKS LIBRARY BOOKS, CHROMEBOOKS AND CHROMEBOOK CHARGERS
Textbooks, Library books, Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers are furnished to students at no cost. However, if any Textbooks, Library book, Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers furnished to a student are lost, damaged, or misused, the student will be expected to pay the replacement cost for the Textbooks, Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers. Students who owe for Textbooks, Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers will not be issued another until the debt is paid.
TELEPHONE USE
Students may use the telephone in the office for emergencies only after they have received permission from the front office. Students should never use their personal phone unless given permission by an administrator. Messages from home are taken at the office and will be delivered to the student.
LOCKERS
Lockers are provided to students at no cost. However, students that misuse their lockers may lose their locker privileges. Students should use their assigned lockers to store only school-related items, and be considerate of others when opening their lockers. School officials have the right to inspect lockers to ensure correct and safe use.
MEDICATION
All medication (including inhalers, EpiPens, daily prescribed medications, Tylenol, etc.) must be registered at the A+ office. A+ will designate a secure location for medication to be stored. Only individuals that have been trained by the district nurse may administer prescription or over-the-counter medication. These individuals must write the date, time, and initial the proper form when they administer medication. Students that plan on attending field trips and need medication must have someone from the school that has been trained to administer medication travel with the student, or a parent/guardian may meet the student at a designated site and administer the medication.
The following are guidelines that pertain to the administering of medication:
All medication must be in the original container.
Over-the-counter medication can be given no more than 3 consecutive days or 10 days in a month without a physician's order.
Parents/guardians must fill out and sign the proper form if a student is taking over-the-counter medication.
A physician or provider must fill out and sign the district form for prescribed meds. The directions on the form must match the directions on the medication label.
STUDENTS THAT WALK TO AND FROM SCHOOL
Students are allowed to walk to and from school if they have a note on file in the principal’s office. If bad weather occurs the principal may place all students on the bus unless a parent/guardian signs the student out of school. Phone calls for the purpose of allowing students to walk home from school are not allowed.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CAMERAS, TOYS, GAMES, ETC.
*Students are required to disable sound and place Cell Phones/Smart Watches in a phone caddy near the teacher’s desk at the beginning of class.
Students should not bring to school aftershave, cologne, perfumes, cameras, toys, games, hobby cards, laser pointers, flashlights or other items that are not beneficial to the educational process. Such items will be sent to the principal and will be returned only to a parent.
USE OF VIDEO DEVICES
Students should be aware that (video) recording of minors without parental permission is a violation of state law. Any student who records other students on school premises could be subject to school discipline and criminal charges.
PAPER, PENS, AND PENCILS
Students are expected to have supplies when they come to school each day. Paper, pens, and pencils are not provided at school. There are several businesses throughout the county that have these supplies. In special situations (not to be abused) the Family Resource Center has supplies that students may receive free of charge.
LIBRARY
Library books will be checked out for two weeks at a time.
Books must be renewed by the due date.
The student is responsible for books they have checked out. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books.
Students that have lost or damaged books will not be allowed to check out books until they have taken care of their obligations.
The library is a quiet place. Students are allowed to visit the library to read magazines and do research with the teacher’s permission.
Students that visit the library on an individual basis, shall have a note from their teacher.
All books should be returned two (2) weeks before the end of the school year.
FUNDRAISERS
The SBDM Council and the Board of Education must approve all fundraisers.
Students may not sell items at school unless it is a school-sponsored fundraiser, or unless prior approval has been obtained from the principal.
No club or school related organization can use 5/6 Center students in a roadblock fundraiser.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students may participate in the following activities at the 5/6 Center.
Band (5th and 6th Grade)
ESS (Extended School Services)
Student Government/Student Council
Beta Club
Students may participate in the following activities at Edmonson County Middle School.
Academic Team
Basketball (6th Grade only, according to ECMS policy)
Cheerleading (6th Grade only)
Track/Cross Country (when available)
Archery
Softball
Baseball
Volleyball
TARDY POLICY
Promptness to class is very important. Students are to be in their seats and ready to begin work when scheduled classroom instruction is set to begin. Tardiness by a student constitutes disruptive behavior and delays the beginning of instruction for that class. The teacher will confer with the student after class concerning tardiness. Teachers are to keep a record of tardies as well as absences.
Students will be excused for tardies only if they have a note stating that he/she has been detained by a staff member or if an emergency occurs. If a student has unexcused tardies in his/her class during a nine weeks grading period, he/she will be disciplined in the following manner:
(1) unexcused tardy – student is admitted to and allowed to participate in class
(2) unexcused tardies – teachers assign a “Needs Work” in Class Dojo to student.
(3) or more unexcused tardies – teachers assign a dojo negative to a student, parents will be notified, and the student will be assigned detention during their extended break.
(4) or more unexcused tardies – student is sent to administration for possible assignment to A.E.
All students should be clean and neat in their personal appearance.
Any clothing or lack of clothing that is considered indecent and/or distracting will not be allowed.
Students must wear shoes.
No clothing or accessories shall be worn with pictures or writing that are considered to be in bad taste, indecent, vulgar, offensive, distracting, or promoting the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any illegal substance.
No see-through clothing, no bare midriffs, and no bare backs.
Hats, caps, head coverings, bandanas, or sunglasses should not be worn in the building while school is in session unless school sponsored.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than 6 inches from the bend of the knee.
Leggings or form-fitting knit pants may be worn with longer tops that cover their core area.
Sleeveless shirt arm openings must conform to a person's arm with no rib cage or undergarments visible. All tops (shirts, blouses, dresses, etc.) must measure no less than 3 inches at the narrowest point across the shoulders.
Clothing or accessories are prohibited that are commonly understood to convey hatred, contempt, prejudice, or have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing another individual.
Chains that are attached to purses or wallets or worn as belts are prohibited. Dog collars or large chains are prohibited.
Loose, baggy, sagging clothing or clothing with large pockets deemed inappropriate or unsafe is not allowed.
If a violation of the same nature reoccurs, then the student may be assigned to AE. The number of days of the AE assignment will be determined by the administration.
The staff of the Edmonson County 5/6 Center considers it a privilege for students to attend field trips. The following guidelines will regulate field trips taken by students at the 5th/6th Center.
Any student who is suspended from school or assigned to the Alternative Education room, during the time of the trip, may be denied the privilege of attending but is expected to attend school on the day of the trip.
Parents/Guardian must provide written consent on the official 5/6 Center field trip permission form for their child to attend any trip that leaves the campus of the 5/6 Center with the exception of the academic team, since no handwritten notes or telephone calls will be taken.
Teachers must set a deadline for all permission forms to be turned in.
5/6 Center staff members shall accompany students on all school-sponsored trips.
Students who have habitual discipline problems, who are not making adequate academic progress, and/or who violate the 5/6 Center policies may be denied the privilege of attending field trips.
Parents wishing to pick up their child while attending a field trip must sign for the release of the student.
Proper identification is required of anyone who picks a student up during a field trip.
If a student is to be picked up by someone other than the parent, the parent must send a signed note to the school the day before the trip is to take place. The note is to contain the name of the individual(s) who are going to pick the students up during the field trip.
All school policies and procedures shall be followed on all field trips.
RETENTION POLICY
Any student failing two (2) or more of the core area subjects as of the year-end average will be recommended for retention. The principal will notify parents concerning the recommendation. Taking into consideration, grades, teacher recommendations, IEP’s (if applicable), and parental input, the principal will make the final decision on retention.
Parent requests for retention will be determined by a majority vote of the SBDM Council.
THREATS/HARASSMENT
Threats or harassment will not be tolerated. All forms of threats or harassment will be investigated.
If a student is threatened or harassed, he/she should report the act to the first adult staff member he/she sees.
If a student is aware of another student being threatened or harassed, he/she should report the incident to a teacher or staff member.
ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Edmonson County School District policy forbids the trafficking, distributing, using, and possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit drugs, look-alike drugs, or alcohol on school property or at school-sponsored events. If an Edmonson County student violates the school substance abuse policy, the following procedures will be followed as soon as possible.
The student's parents/guardians will be notified and requested to come to school immediately.
The Kentucky State Police/ School Resource Officer will be notified and requested to come to school immediately to investigate.
The Edmonson County Superintendent's Office will be notified of a possible violation.
The student will be suspended from school immediately. This suspension will be
until the principal has adequate time to investigate the incident and schedule a
disciplinary hearing. The student and his/her parents/guardians will be required to
attend this hearing. The student's status in the Edmonson County School System
will be determined at the hearing, in accordance with Edmonson County Board
Policy.
SCHOOL CONDUCT
VOICE LEVELS
0-Total Silence 1-Whisper 2-Group Work 3-Presentations to Class
RESTROOM CONDUCT
Use only with teacher permission unless on break.
Leave the restroom clean and unmarked.
Flush the commode or urinal after each use.
Dispose of paper and other waste correctly. (Chewing gum, etc.)
Speak in a Voice Level of 1 or lower.
Keep your hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
Use quiet voices, not to exceed level 2.
Extras shall be paid for at the time of purchase. (No charging extras)
Extras should be purchased from your own account.
Wait for your own turn at the cash register (no reaching around other students).
Take only the items you need.
One straw per beverage
Appropriate amount of napkins and condiments
Stay seated and raise your hand to get help if needed. (Opening condiments, etc.)
No beverages from home unless you bring lunch from home.
Cutting line is not permitted.
Treat others with dignity and respect.
Dispose of gum and all other waste appropriately. (Do not leave your gum on trays)
Enter the kitchen door in a single file line at voice level of 0.
Wait for a teacher or lunchroom monitor to dismiss tables after lunch.
There should be no ‘standing around’ in the halls.
Students must walk on the appropriate line at all times when traveling to various rooms. When traveling, only use the line on the right side of the hall. The only exception is at dismissal time (follow teacher directions).
Students may not pass others (at any time) on the lines.
Students MUST pay attention at ALL times! Check the hall before leaving the classroom. Always be mindful of other students who are at lockers. When leaving lockers, turn around and look before moving towards a line.
Lockers are not a place to waste time. Take care of locker business and travel to your next destination.
Students who must wait to visit their locker during breaks should step off the line to the middle of the hall, unless given other directions by a teacher.
All teachers will help monitor traffic flow, and will direct students who are waiting to less congested areas, as needed.
Students who intentionally do not meet these expectations will face the following consequences:
Some rules are necessary when a group of students interact with each other for a school year. Most students will have no trouble following these rules if they are courteous to their classmates and teachers and respect the rights of others. At the Edmonson County 5th/6th Center an important part of education is learning to get along with others.
All school rules apply:
At all school-sponsored activities regardless of location.
While riding the bus to and from school, including while waiting for the bus.
The principal has the option as described in the District Code of Conduct for dealing with behavior violations. The alternatives for discipline management may include, but are not limited to the following:
Teacher/principal assigned reports.
Loss of extended break.
Isolation of students (during lunch and at other times).
Student and/or parent conferences.
Loss of field trip privileges.
Students having to pay restitution for damaged or lost items.
Alternative education assignments.
Suspensions.
Alternate Learning Center placement (by the district disciplinary committee)
Expulsions (by the board of education).
Although incidents will be considered on a case-by-case occurrence, at the discretion
Discipline Policy
Four Levels of offenses:
Number one being minor offenses, number four being the most serious offenses. Also listed are other offenses that are subject to suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action. Each violation of an offense will be recorded in the appropriate level and is accumulative with other violations throughout the entire school year. All violations that fall into the same offense level combine to determine the amount of detention or suspension time.
Level 1 Offenses (Minor)
Reports will be assigned for each violation. If the student fails to complete the report in an adequate amount of time, they will face the following penalties.
1st offense warning/probation
2nd offense report and 1 day AE
3rd offense report and 2 days AE
4th offense principal’s discretion
No outside beverages (except water in a clear plastic container in the classroom) from 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. unless authorized by school personnel for medical reasons or accompanying a bagged lunch or carry-in breakfast. Energy drinks/coffee of any kind are not allowed.
Bringing games, toys and unapproved electronic devices. (Returned at parent’s request on first offense).
Failure to follow correct procedures for signing in and out during the school day.
Classroom disturbance or any action that might be considered a disruption to the learning process of other students.
Running, horseplay, throwing objects.
Lunchroom disturbance (excessive noise/throwing food/etc.)
Penalties will start over at the beginning of each school year.
***Reports will not be assigned for failing to complete assignments. However, penalties for office referral are the same. Each subject department will determine at what point students are referred to the office for failing to complete assignments. Guardians will be notified of any offense leading to AE time or a suspension.
Level 2 Offenses
1st offense one day AE
2nd offense two days AE
3rd offense three days AE (parent conference)
Additional offenses principal’s discretion
Out of class without permission/skipping class.
Horseplay/throwing objects (to the degree that potential harm may occur).
Falsification of documents or signatures of school personnel and/or parents.
Failing to follow procedure for using medication at school.
Dress code violation (second office referral).
Failure to follow directions/showing disrespect to school personnel
Close physical contact
Inappropriate language
Level 3 Offenses
1st offense three days AE
2nd offense five days AE
3rd offense suspension (principal’s discretion)
Bullying
Harassment-verbal or physical
Loud, abusive language/profanity
Stealing
Fighting (5 days AE for first offense, based on severity)
Smoking and/or possession of tobacco products or paraphernalia.
Vandalism (minor)
Misbehavior at in-school and after-school sponsored events and activities
Level 4 Offenses
1st offense three days suspension
2nd offense five days suspension
3rd offense long-term suspension
4th offense referral for expulsion
Refusal of punishment.
Leaving school without permission
Vandalism (major offense, must pay for damage)
Willful destruction of property or grounds
False activation of fire alarm
Habitual violators of Level 1, 2, or 3 Offenses
Repeated disrespect toward teachers and personnel (defiance or insubordination)
Possession and/or use of fireworks
Misbehavior in AE/failing to follow AE rules
Any student who is in violation of any of the following shall be subject to suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action.
Possession/use of/selling or drugs, counterfeit drugs, look-alike or pretense of drug use. All drug and alcohol violations will be addressed by the local school districts Student Assistance Program Policy, which is now in effect.
Threatening another person
Threatening a teacher or bus driver.
Extortion
Possession of any dangerous weapon
Assault and battery
Arson
Bomb threat or failure to disclose information pertaining to a bomb threat.
A school administrator may initiate disciplinary action in a particular case. All of these policy guidelines are for general misbehaviors. A disciplinary action may be altered at the discretion of the administrator depending on the severity of the offense.
A student’s AE assignment may be extended due to incomplete work or misbehavior. Extension will be administered at the discretion of the principal or his/her designee. At the end of this extension, if work or behavior is still not acceptable, the student may be considered for out-of-school suspension or recommended to the Board of Education for expulsion.
When a student is suspended, administration will schedule a conference with a guardian prior to the student’s return to school.
